granule_id,date,congress,session,volume,issue,title,chamber,granule_class,sub_granule_class,page_start,page_end,speakers,bills,citation,full_text CREC-2008-12-30-pt1-PgD1333-2,2008-12-30,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1333,D1333,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1333,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 30, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 30, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1333] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) No committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-12-30-pt1-PgD1333-3,2008-12-30,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1333,D1333,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HCONRES"", ""number"": ""440""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1333,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 30, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 30, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1333] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House is scheduled to meet at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009, pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 440." CREC-2008-12-30-pt1-PgD1333-4,2008-12-30,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1333,D1333,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1333,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 30, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 30, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1333] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-12-30-pt1-PgD1333-5,2008-12-30,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1333,D1334,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1333,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 30, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 30, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1333-D1334] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at 202�09512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $252.00 for six months, $503.00 per year, or purchased as follows: less than 200 pages, $10.50; between 200 and 400 pages, $21.00; greater than 400 pages, $31.50, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $146.00 per year, or purchased for $3.00 per issue payable in advance. The semimonthly Congressional Record Index may be purchased for the same per issue prices. To place an order for any of these products, visit the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at: bookstore.gpo.gov. Mail orders to: Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250�097954, or phone orders to 866�09512�091800 (toll free), 202�09512�091800 (D.C. area), or fax to 202�09512�092104. Remit check or money order, made payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or use VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or GPO Deposit Account. Following each session of Congress, the daily Congressional Record is revised, printed, permanently bound and sold by the Superintendent of Documents in individual parts or by sets. With the exception of copyrighted articles, there are no restrictions on the republication of material from the Congressional Record. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1334]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 10 a.m., Friday, January 2, 2009 Senate Chamber Program for Friday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2009 House Chamber Program for Saturday: To be announced." CREC-2008-12-30-pt1-PgD1333,2008-12-30,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1333,D1333,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1333,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 30, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 30, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1333] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Tuesday, December 30, 2008 [[Page D1333]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Senate met at 10:30:03 a.m. in pro forma session, and recessed at 10:30:12 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., on Friday, January 2, 2009." CREC-2008-12-26-pt1-PgD1331-2,2008-12-26,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1331,D1331,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1331,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 191 (Friday, December 26, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 191 (Friday, December 26, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1331] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) No committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-12-26-pt1-PgD1331-3,2008-12-26,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1331,D1331,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HCONRES"", ""number"": ""440""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1331,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 191 (Friday, December 26, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 191 (Friday, December 26, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1331] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House is scheduled to meet at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009, pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 440." CREC-2008-12-26-pt1-PgD1331-4,2008-12-26,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1331,D1331,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1331,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 191 (Friday, December 26, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 191 (Friday, December 26, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1331] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-12-26-pt1-PgD1331-5,2008-12-26,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1331,D1332,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1331,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 191 (Friday, December 26, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 191 (Friday, December 26, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1331-D1332] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at 202�09512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $252.00 for six months, $503.00 per year, or purchased as follows: less than 200 pages, $10.50; between 200 and 400 pages, $21.00; greater than 400 pages, $31.50, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $146.00 per year, or purchased for $3.00 per issue payable in advance. The semimonthly Congressional Record Index may be purchased for the same per issue prices. To place an order for any of these products, visit the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at: bookstore.gpo.gov. Mail orders to: Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250�097954, or phone orders to 866�09512�091800 (toll free), 202�09512�091800 (D.C. area), or fax to 202�09512�092104. Remit check or money order, made payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or use VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or GPO Deposit Account. Following each session of Congress, the daily Congressional Record is revised, printed, permanently bound and sold by the Superintendent of Documents in individual parts or by sets. With the exception of copyrighted articles, there are no restrictions on the republication of material from the Congressional Record. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1332]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 30 Senate Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2009 House Chamber Program for Saturday: To be announced." CREC-2008-12-26-pt1-PgD1331,2008-12-26,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1331,D1331,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1331,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 191 (Friday, December 26, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 191 (Friday, December 26, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1331] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Friday, December 26, 2008 [[Page D1331]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Senate met at 11:00:01 a.m. in pro forma session, and recessed at 11:00:11 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, December 30, 2008." CREC-2008-12-23-pt1-PgD1329-2,2008-12-23,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1329,D1329,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1329,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 190 (Tuesday, December 23, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 190 (Tuesday, December 23, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1329] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) No committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-12-23-pt1-PgD1329-3,2008-12-23,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1329,D1329,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HCONRES"", ""number"": ""440""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1329,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 190 (Tuesday, December 23, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 190 (Tuesday, December 23, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1329] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House is scheduled to meet at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009, pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 440." CREC-2008-12-23-pt1-PgD1329-4,2008-12-23,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1329,D1329,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1329,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 190 (Tuesday, December 23, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 190 (Tuesday, December 23, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1329] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-12-23-pt1-PgD1329-5,2008-12-23,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1329,D1330,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1329,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 190 (Tuesday, December 23, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 190 (Tuesday, December 23, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1329-D1330] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at 202�09512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $252.00 for six months, $503.00 per year, or purchased as follows: less than 200 pages, $10.50; between 200 and 400 pages, $21.00; greater than 400 pages, $31.50, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $146.00 per year, or purchased for $3.00 per issue payable in advance. The semimonthly Congressional Record Index may be purchased for the same per issue prices. To place an order for any of these products, visit the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at: bookstore.gpo.gov. Mail orders to: Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250�097954, or phone orders to 866�09512�091800 (toll free), 202�09512�091800 (D.C. area), or fax to 202�09512�092104. Remit check or money order, made payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or use VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or GPO Deposit Account. Following each session of Congress, the daily Congressional Record is revised, printed, permanently bound and sold by the Superintendent of Documents in individual parts or by sets. With the exception of copyrighted articles, there are no restrictions on the republication of material from the Congressional Record. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1330]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 11 a.m., Friday, December 26 Senate Chamber Program for Friday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2009 House Chamber Program for Saturday: To be announced." CREC-2008-12-23-pt1-PgD1329,2008-12-23,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1329,D1329,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1329,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 190 (Tuesday, December 23, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 190 (Tuesday, December 23, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1329] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Tuesday, December 23, 2008 [[Page D1329]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Senate met at 11:00:08 a.m. in pro forma session, and recessed at 11:00:40 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., on Friday, December 26, 2008." CREC-2008-12-19-pt1-PgD1327-2,2008-12-19,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1327,D1327,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1327,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 189 (Friday, December 19, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 189 (Friday, December 19, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1327] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) No committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-12-19-pt1-PgD1327-3,2008-12-19,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1327,D1327,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HCONRES"", ""number"": ""440""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1327,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 189 (Friday, December 19, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 189 (Friday, December 19, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1327] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House is scheduled to meet at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009, pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 440." CREC-2008-12-19-pt1-PgD1327-4,2008-12-19,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1327,D1327,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1327,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 189 (Friday, December 19, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 189 (Friday, December 19, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1327] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-12-19-pt1-PgD1327-5,2008-12-19,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1327,D1328,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1327,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 189 (Friday, December 19, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 189 (Friday, December 19, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1327-D1328] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at 202�09512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $252.00 for six months, $503.00 per year, or purchased as follows: less than 200 pages, $10.50; between 200 and 400 pages, $21.00; greater than 400 pages, $31.50, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $146.00 per year, or purchased for $3.00 per issue payable in advance. The semimonthly Congressional Record Index may be purchased for the same per issue prices. To place an order for any of these products, visit the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at: bookstore.gpo.gov. Mail orders to: Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250�097954, or phone orders to 866�09512�091800 (toll free), 202�09512�091800 (D.C. area), or fax to 202�09512�092104. Remit check or money order, made payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or use VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or GPO Deposit Account. Following each session of Congress, the daily Congressional Record is revised, printed, permanently bound and sold by the Superintendent of Documents in individual parts or by sets. With the exception of copyrighted articles, there are no restrictions on the republication of material from the Congressional Record. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1328]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 23 Senate Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2009 House Chamber Program for Saturday: To be announced." CREC-2008-12-19-pt1-PgD1327,2008-12-19,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1327,D1327,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1327,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 189 (Friday, December 19, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 189 (Friday, December 19, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1327] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Friday, December 19, 2008 [[Page D1327]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Senate met at 10:00:37 a.m. in pro forma session, and recessed at 10:01:04 a.m. until 11 a.m., on Tuesday, December 23, 2008." CREC-2008-12-16-pt1-PgD1325-2,2008-12-16,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1325,D1325,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1325,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 188 (Tuesday, December 16, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 188 (Tuesday, December 16, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1325] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) No committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-12-16-pt1-PgD1325-3,2008-12-16,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1325,D1325,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HCONRES"", ""number"": ""440""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1325,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 188 (Tuesday, December 16, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 188 (Tuesday, December 16, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1325] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House is scheduled to meet at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009, pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 440." CREC-2008-12-16-pt1-PgD1325-4,2008-12-16,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1325,D1325,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1325,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 188 (Tuesday, December 16, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 188 (Tuesday, December 16, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1325] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-12-16-pt1-PgD1325-5,2008-12-16,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1325,D1326,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1325,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 188 (Tuesday, December 16, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 188 (Tuesday, December 16, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1325-D1326] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at 202�09512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $252.00 for six months, $503.00 per year, or purchased as follows: less than 200 pages, $10.50; between 200 and 400 pages, $21.00; greater than 400 pages, $31.50, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $146.00 per year, or purchased for $3.00 per issue payable in advance. The semimonthly Congressional Record Index may be purchased for the same per issue prices. To place an order for any of these products, visit the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at: bookstore.gpo.gov. Mail orders to: Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250�097954, or phone orders to 866�09512�091800 (toll free), 202�09512�091800 (D.C. area), or fax to 202�09512�092104. Remit check or money order, made payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or use VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or GPO Deposit Account. Following each session of Congress, the daily Congressional Record is revised, printed, permanently bound and sold by the Superintendent of Documents in individual parts or by sets. With the exception of copyrighted articles, there are no restrictions on the republication of material from the Congressional Record. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1326]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 10 a.m., Friday, December 19 Senate Chamber Program for Friday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2009 House Chamber Program for Saturday: To be announced." CREC-2008-12-16-pt1-PgD1325,2008-12-16,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1325,D1325,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1325,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 188 (Tuesday, December 16, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 188 (Tuesday, December 16, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1325] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Tuesday, December 16, 2008 [[Page D1325]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Senate met at 11:00:19 a.m. in pro forma session, and recessed at 11:00:50 a.m. until 10 a.m., on Friday, December 19, 2008." CREC-2008-12-12-pt1-PgD1323-2,2008-12-12,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1323,D1323,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1323,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 187 (Friday, December 12, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 187 (Friday, December 12, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1323] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) No committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-12-12-pt1-PgD1323-3,2008-12-12,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1323,D1323,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HCONRES"", ""number"": ""440""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1323,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 187 (Friday, December 12, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 187 (Friday, December 12, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1323] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House is scheduled to meet at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009, pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 440." CREC-2008-12-12-pt1-PgD1323-4,2008-12-12,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1323,D1323,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1323,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 187 (Friday, December 12, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 187 (Friday, December 12, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1323] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-12-12-pt1-PgD1323-5,2008-12-12,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1323,D1324,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1323,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 187 (Friday, December 12, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 187 (Friday, December 12, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1323-D1324] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at 202�09512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $252.00 for six months, $503.00 per year, or purchased as follows: less than 200 pages, $10.50; between 200 and 400 pages, $21.00; greater than 400 pages, $31.50, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $146.00 per year, or purchased for $3.00 per issue payable in advance. The semimonthly Congressional Record Index may be purchased for the same per issue prices. To place an order for any of these products, visit the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at: bookstore.gpo.gov. Mail orders to: Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250�097954, or phone orders to 866�09512�091800 (toll free), 202�09512�091800 (D.C. area), or fax to 202�09512�092104. Remit check or money order, made payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or use VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or GPO Deposit Account. Following each session of Congress, the daily Congressional Record is revised, printed, permanently bound and sold by the Superintendent of Documents in individual parts or by sets. With the exception of copyrighted articles, there are no restrictions on the republication of material from the Congressional Record. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1324]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 16 Senate Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2009 House Chamber Program for Saturday: To be anounced." CREC-2008-12-12-pt1-PgD1323,2008-12-12,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1323,D1323,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1323,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 187 (Friday, December 12, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 187 (Friday, December 12, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1323] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Friday, December 12, 2008 [[Page D1323]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Senate met at 10:00:23 a.m. in pro forma session, and recessed at 10:00:54 a.m. until 11 a.m., on Tuesday, December 16, 2008." CREC-2008-12-11-pt1-PgD1320,2008-12-11,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1320,D1321,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SCONRES"", ""number"": ""107""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HCONRES"", ""number"": ""440""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""664""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""710""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""728""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3501""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3732""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3741""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7005""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7327""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1320,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1320-D1321] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Thursday, December 11, 2008 [[Page D1320]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Routine Proceedings, pages S10889-S10958 Measures Introduced: Ten bills and one resolution were introduced, as follows: S. 3732-3741, and S. Con. Res. 107. Page S10946 Measures Reported: Report to accompany S. 3501, to ensure that Congress is notified when the Department of Justice determines that the Executive Branch is not bound by a statute. (S. Rept. No. 110-528) Page S10946 Measures Passed: Technical Corrections: Senate passed H.R. 7327, to make technical corrections related to the Pension Protection Act of 2006, clearing the measure for the President. Pages S10914-15 United States Capitol Complex Tours: Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 107, expressing the sense of Congress regarding the rights of Members of Congress (or any employee of a Member of Congress authorized by that member) to lead tours of the United States Capitol complex. Page S10957 Union Station, Washington, D.C. Centennial: Committee on Environment and Public Works was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 664, celebrating the centennial of Union Station in Washington, District of Columbia, and the resolution was then agreed to. Page S10957 National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week: Committee on the Judiciary was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 710, designating the week of February 2 through February 6, 2009, as ``National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week'', and the resolution was then agreed to. Pages S10957-58 National Mentoring Month: Committee on the Judiciary was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 728, designating January 2009 as ``National Mentoring Month'', and the resolution was then agreed to. Pages S10957-58 Measures Considered: Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act--Cloture: Senate continued consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 7005, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide alternative minimum tax relief for individuals for 2008. Page S10931 During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the following action: By 52 yeas to 35 nays (Vote No. 215), three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, not having voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected the motion to close further debate on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill. Page S10931 Senator Reid entered a motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill. Page S10931 Appointments: Congressional Award Board: The Chair, on behalf of the Majority Leader, pursuant to Public Law 96-114, as amended, appointed the following individual to the Congressional Award Board: Major General Robert Newman of Virginia. Page S10958 Authorizing Leadership to Make Appointments--Agreement: A unanimous- consent agreement was reached providing that, notwithstanding the recess or adjournment of the Senate, the President of the Senate, the President Pro Tempore, and the Majority and Minority Leaders be authorized to make appointments to commissions, committees, boards, conferences, or interparliamentary conferences authorized by law, by concurrent action of the two Houses, or by order of the Senate. Page S10958 Pro Forma Sessions--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that Senate meet in pro forma sessions with no business conducted on the following days and times: Friday, December 12 at 10 a.m.; Tuesday, December 16 at 11 a.m.; Friday, December 19 at 10 a.m.; Tuesday, December 23 at 11 a.m.; Friday, December 26 at 11 a.m.; Tuesday, December 30 at 10:30 a.m.; and Friday, January 2 at 10 a.m.; and that at the close of the pro forma session on Friday, January 2, Senate stand adjourned sine die under the provisions of H. Con. Res. 440. Page S10958 [[Page D1321]] Nomination Received: Senate received the following nomination: Matthew W. Friedrich, of Texas, to be an Assistant Attorney General. Page S10958 Messages from the House: Pages S10944-45 Executive Communications: Pages S10945-46 Additional Cosponsors: Page S10947 Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Pages S10947-51 Additional Statements: Pages S10943-44 Amendments Submitted: Pages S10951-57 Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S10957 Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. (Total--215) Page S10931 Recess: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and recessed at 11:50 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S10958.)" CREC-2008-12-11-pt1-PgD1321-2,2008-12-11,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1321,D1321,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HCONRES"", ""number"": ""440""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1321,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1321] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House is scheduled to meet at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January, 3, 2009, pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 440." CREC-2008-12-11-pt1-PgD1321-3,2008-12-11,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1321,D1321,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1321,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1321] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings STATES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES--IMPACT OF RECESSION Committee on Appropriations: Held a hearing on the Impact of Recession on States and Local Communities. Testimony was heard from the following Governors: Jon Corzine, New Jersey; Jim Doyle, Wisconsin; and Jim Douglas, Vermont; and public witnesses. OVERSIGHT--ADMINISTRATION'S LAST-MINUTE RULEMAKINGS Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming: Held a hearing entitled ``Approaching Midnight: Oversight of the Bush Administration's Last-Minute Rulemakings.'' Testimony was heard from public witnesses." CREC-2008-12-11-pt1-PgD1321-4,2008-12-11,110,2,,,Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2008-12-12,,DAILYDIGEST,DDCOMMITTEEMEETINGS,D1321,D1321,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1321,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1321] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2008 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Senate No meetings/hearings scheduled. House No committee meetings are scheduled." CREC-2008-12-11-pt1-PgD1321-5,2008-12-11,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1321,D1322,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1321,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1321-D1322] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at 202�09512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $252.00 for six months, $503.00 per year, or purchased as follows: less than 200 pages, $10.50; between 200 and 400 pages, $21.00; greater than 400 pages, $31.50, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $146.00 per year, or purchased for $3.00 per issue payable in advance. The semimonthly Congressional Record Index may be purchased for the same per issue prices. To place an order for any of these products, visit the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at: bookstore.gpo.gov. Mail orders to: Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250�097954, or phone orders to 866�09512�091800 (toll free), 202�09512�091800 (D.C. area), or fax to 202�09512�092104. Remit check or money order, made payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or use VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or GPO Deposit Account. Following each session of Congress, the daily Congressional Record is revised, printed, permanently bound and sold by the Superintendent of Documents in individual parts or by sets. With the exception of copyrighted articles, there are no restrictions on the republication of material from the Congressional Record. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1322]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 10 a.m., Friday, December 12 Senate Chamber Program for Friday: Senate will meet in pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2009 House Chamber Program for Saturday: To be announced." CREC-2008-12-11-pt1-PgD1321,2008-12-11,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1321,D1321,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1321,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1321] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION PROLIFERATION AND TERRORISM PREVENTION REPORT Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine a report from the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism, after receiving testimony from former Senators Bob Graham and Jim Talent, Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, and former Representative Tim Roemer, and Robin Cleveland, each a Commissioner, all of the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism." CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgD1314,2008-12-10,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Highlights + Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1314,D1315,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SJRES"", ""number"": ""46""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""196""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""728""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""729""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3297""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3725""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3731""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3731""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6184""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7005""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7311""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7321""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1314,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1314-D1315] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Wednesday, December 10, 2008 [[Page D1314]] Daily Digest HIGHLIGHTS The House passed H.R. 7321, Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act. Senate Chamber Action Routine Proceedings, pages Page S10841-S10887 Measures Introduced: Seven bills and three resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 3725-3731, S.J. Res. 46, and S. Res. 728-729. Page S10881 Measures Reported: Special Report entitled ``Recognition of Excellence in Aging Research Committee Report''. (S. Rept. No. 110-527) Pages S10880-81 Measures Passed: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: Senate passed S. 3731, to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (division A of Public Law 110-343) to provide the Special Inspector General with additional authorities and responsibilities. Pages S10884-85 America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 6184, to provide for a program for circulating quarter dollar coins that are emblematic of a national park or other national site in each State, the District of Columbia, and each territory of the United States, and the bill was then passed, clearing the measure for the President. Page S10885 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 196, commending Idaho on winning the bid to host the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games, and the resolution was then agreed to. Page S10885 Secretary of State Compensation: Senate passed S.J. Res. 46, ensuring that the compensation and other emoluments attached to the office of Secretary of State are those which were in effect on January 1, 2007. Pages S10885-86 Trafficking Victims Protection Act: Senate passed H.R. 7311, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, to enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons, clearing the measure for the President. Pages S10886-87 Measures Considered: Advancing America's Priorities Act: Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 3297, to advance America's priorities. Page S10859 Subsequently, the motion to proceed was withdrawn. Page S10859 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 7005, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide alternative minimum tax relief for individuals for 2008. Page S10859 A motion was entered to close further debate on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur on Friday, December 12, 2008. Page S10859 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill at approximately 11 a.m., on Thursday, December 11, 2008. Page S10887 Messages from the House: Page S10880 Additional Cosponsors: Page S10881 Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Pages S10881-84 Additional Statements: Pages S10879-80 [[Page D1315]] Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S10884 Recess: Senate convened at 10:30 a.m. and recessed at 6:45 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S10887.)" CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgD1315-2,2008-12-10,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1315,D1316,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SJRES"", ""number"": ""46""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HCONRES"", ""number"": ""443""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1516""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1526""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1532""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1533""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1534""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1535""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3663""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3712""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3731""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7311""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7321""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7322""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7323""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7324""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7327""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1315,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1315-D1316] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 18 public bills, H.R. 7321, 7325-7340; and 2 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 443; and H. Res. 1535 were introduced. Page H10975 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H10975-76 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 7322, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009 (H. Rept. 110-919); H.R. 7323, making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009 (H. Rept. 110- 920); H.R. 7324, making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009 (H. Rept. 110-921); and H. Res. 1534, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7321) to authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers (H. Rept. 110-922). Pages H10870, H10876, H10974-75 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed Representative Tauscher to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. Page H10869 Journal: The House agreed to the Speaker's approval of the Journal by a recorded vote of 215 ayes and 170 noes with 1 voting ``present'', Roll No. 686. Pages H10869, H10877-78 Calendar Wednesday: Agreed that the business in order under the Calendar Wednesday rule be dispensed with today. Page H10869 Recess: The House recessed at 10:11 a.m. and reconvened at 2:30 p.m. Page H10870 United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission-- Appointment: Read a letter from Representative Boehner, Minority Leader, in which he reappointed Mr. Larry Wortzel of Williamsburg, Virginia, to the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission, effective January 1, 2009. Page H10871 [[Page D1316]] Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules: The House agreed to H. Res. 1533, waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, by a yea-and-nay vote of 226 yeas to 169 nays, Roll No. 685, after agreeing to order the previous question by a yea-and-nay vote of 224 yeas to 174 nays, Roll No. 684. Pages H10871-77 Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1533, H. Res. 1516 and H. Res. 1526 are laid on the table. William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008: The House agreed to discharge from committee and pass H.R. 7311, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and to enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons. Pages H10888-H10905 Condemning the November 26, 2008, terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, and expressing sympathy to the innocent victims from India and around the world: The House agreed to discharge from committee and agree to H. Res. 1532, to condemn the November 26, 2008, terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, and to express sympathy to the innocent victims from India and around the world. Pages H10905-06 Moment of Silence: The House observed a moment of silence in honor of the men and women in uniform who have given their lives in the service of our Nation in Iraq and Afghanistan, their families, and all who serve in the armed forces and their families. Page H10907 Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act: The House passed H.R. 7321, to authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers, by a recorded vote of 237 ayes to 170 noes with 1 voting ``present'', Roll No. 690. Pages H10908-35 Accepted: LaTourette amendment (No. 1 printed in H. Rept. 110-922) that requires that any lending assistance provided under TARP or EISA to an insured depository institution shall report the amount of any increase or decrease in new lending attributed to the TARP or EISA assistance (by a recorded vote of 403 ayes with none voting ``no'' and 1 voting ``present'', Roll No. 689). Pages H10932-34 H. Res. 1534, the rule providing for consideration of the bill, was agreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 225 yeas to 179 noes with 1 voting ``present'', Roll No. 688, after agreeing to order the previous question by a yea-and-nay vote of 225 yeas to 180 nays with 1 voting ``present'', Roll No. 687. Pages H10878-88, H10906-07, H10907-08 Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008: The House agreed to discharge from committee and pass H.R. 7327, to make technical corrections related to the Pension Protection Act of 2006. Pages H10935-43 Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act: The House agreed to discharge from committee and pass S. 3663, to require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short-term extension of the analog television broadcasting authority so that essential public safety announcements and digital television transition information may be provided for a short time during the transition to digital television broadcasting. Pages H10943-44 Making a technical correction in the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008: The House agreed to discharge from committee and pass S. 3712, to make a technical correction in the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. Page H10944 Ensuring that the compensation and other emoluments attached to the office of Secretary of State are those which were in effect on January 1, 2007: The House agreed by unanimous consent to S.J. Res. 46, to ensure that the compensation and other emoluments attached to the office of Secretary of State are those which were in effect on January 1, 2007. Pages H10944-45 Senate Message: Message received from the Senate today appears on page H10935. Senate Referrals: S. 3731 was referred to the Committee on Financial Services. Page H10957 Quorum Calls--Votes: Four yea-and-nay votes and three recorded votes developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H10876, H10876-77, H10877-78, H10906-07, H10907-08, H10934, and H10935. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 10:51 p.m." CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgD1315,2008-12-10,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1315,D1315,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1315,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1315] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) CLEAN ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee concluded a hearing to examine investments in clean energy and natural resources projects and programs to create ``green jobs''--family-supporting, middle-skill jobs in the primary sectors of a clean energy economy of efficiency, renewables, and alternative transportation and fuels, and to stimulate the economy, after receiving testimony from Mark A. Limbaugh, former Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, and Denis Galvin, former Deputy Director National Park Service, National Parks Conservation Association, both of the Department of the Interior; Malcolm D. Woolf, Maryland Energy Administration, Annapolis, on behalf of the National Association of State Energy Officials; Bracken Hendricks, Center for American Progress Action Fund, and Joe Loper, Alliance to Save Energy, both of Washington, D.C.; Steven G. Hauser, GridPoint, Inc., and Kevin Book, Friedman Billings Ramsey and Company Capital Markets Corporation, both of Arlington, Virginia; and Cassandra Moseley, University of Oregon Institute for a Sustainable Environment, Eugene. PREVENTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Committee concluded a hearing to examine disease prevention and public health, focusing on transforming the health care system, after receiving testimony from Donald Wright, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Health; Jeffrey Levi, Trust for America's Health, Washington, D.C.; Kenneth E. Thorpe, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health Department of Health Policy and Management, Atlanta, Georgia; John J. Mahoney, Pitney Bowes, Stamford, Connecticut; and Carol Hibbs, Marshalltown Community Y, Marshalltown, Iowa, on behalf of the YMCA of the USA's Activate America: Pioneering Healthier Communities." CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgD1316,2008-12-10,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1316,D1317,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7321""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1316,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1316-D1317] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings TROUBLED ASSETS RELIEF PROGRAM OVERSIGHT Committee on Financial Services: Held a hearing entitled ``Oversight Concerns Regarding Treasury Department Conduct of the Troubled Assets Relief Program.'' Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Congressional Oversight Panel under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: Representative Hensarling and Elizabeth Warren, Chair; Gene [[Page D1317]] Dodaro, Acting Comptroller General, GAO; and Neel Kashkari, Interim Assistant Secretary, Financial Stability and Assistant Secretary, International Affairs, Department of the Treasury. AUTO INDUSTRY FINANCING AND RESTRUCTURING ACT Committee on Rules: Granted, by a non-record vote, a structured rule providing for consideration of H.R. 7321, the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act. The rule provides for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Committee on Financial Services. The rule waives all points of order against the bill and against its consideration. The rule provides that the bill shall be considered as read. The rule makes in order the amendment printed in this report if offered by Representative LaTourette. The amendment made in order shall be considered as read and shall be debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent. All points of order against the amendment are waived. The rule provides one motion to recommit the bill. Finally, the rule permits the Chair, during consideration of the bill, to postpone further consideration to a time designated by the Speaker. Testimony was heard from Chairman Frank and Representative LaTourette." CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgD1317-2,2008-12-10,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1317,D1318,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7005""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1317,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1317-D1318] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. 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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1318]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 10 a.m., Thursday, December 11 Senate Chamber Program for Thursday: After the transaction of any morning business (not to extend beyond 11 a.m.), Senate will continue consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 7005, Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2009 House Chamber Program for Saturday To be announced. _______________________________________________________________________ Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue HOUSE Akin, W. Todd, Mo., E2355, E2370 Alexander, Rodney, La., E2362, E2364 Arcuri, Michael A., N.Y., E2355, E2369 Barton, Joe, Tex., E2379 Berry, Marion, Ark., E2377, E2381 Bilirakis, Gus M., Fla., E2378 Blumenauer, Earl, Ore., E2355 Blunt, Roy, Mo., E2380 Bonner, Jo, Ala., E2376, E2376, E2377, E2378, E2378, E2379, E2380, E2380, E2381, E2382 Bordallo, Madeleine Z., Guam, E2382 Brady, Kevin, Tex., E2373 Braley, Bruce L., Iowa, E2353 Brown, Corrine, Fla., E2361, E2365, E2368 Calvert, Ken, Calif., E2367 Carson, Andre, Ind., E2355 Castle, Michael N., Del., E2364 Childers, Travis W., Miss., E2375 Christensen, Donna M., The Virgin Islands, E2354 Davis, Lincoln, Tenn., E2383 Doolittle, John T., Calif., E2361 Dreier, David, Calif., E2360 Emanuel, Rahm, Ill., E2371 Emerson, Jo Ann, Mo., E2354 Franks, Trent, Ariz., E2384 Gerlach, Jim, Pa., E2376 Gordon, Bart, Tenn., E2360, E2360, E2374, E2375 Graves, Sam, Mo., E2354, E2354, E2355, E2356, E2357, E2358, E2358, E2359 Herger, Wally, Calif., E2357 Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E2354, E2356 Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E2372, E2372, E2373, E2374 LaHood, Ray, Ill., E2353 Lewis, John, Ga., E2366 Lynch, Stephen F., Mass., E2358 McCotter, Thaddeus G., Mich., E2362 McIntyre, Mike, N.C., E2366 Marchant, Kenny, Tex., E2364 Meek, Kendrick B., Fla., E2367 Miller, George, Calif., E2372 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E2358 Mitchell, Harry E., Ariz., E2361, E2362 Moran, Jerry, Kans., E2376, E2381 Radanovich, George, Calif., E2353, E2356, E2358, E2370 Rahall, Nick J., II, W.Va., E2383 Reichert, David G., Wash., E2372, E2377, E2382 Rogers, Mike, Ala., E2377 Sanchez, Loretta, Calif., E2367 Saxton, Jim, N.J., E2362 Scott, Robert C. ``Bobby'', Va., E2384 Sestak, Joe, Pa., E2371 Shimkus, John, Ill., E2357, E2365, E2369 Sires, Albio, N.J., E2357 Skelton, Ike, Mo., E2358 Smith, Adrian, Nebr., E2365 Smith, Christopher H., N.J., E2372 Speier, Jackie, Calif.,E2383 Terry, Lee, Nebr., E2374, E2375, E2378, E2382 Towns, Edolphus, N.Y., E2359, E2365, E2365, E2366, E2367, E2368, E2369, E2369, E2370, E2371 Udall, Mark, Colo., E2384 Udall, Tom, N.M., E2383 Walden, Greg, Ore., E2374 WWittman, Robert J., Va., E2371 Wolf, Frank R., Va., E2360, E2362, E2368" CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgD1317,2008-12-10,110,2,,,Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2008-12-11,,DAILYDIGEST,DDCOMMITTEEMEETINGS,D1317,D1317,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1317,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1317] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: to hold hearings to examine a report from the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Proliferation, and Terrorism, 10 a.m., SH-216. House Committee on Appropriations, hearing on the Impact of Recession on States and Local Communities, 9:30 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, hearing entitled ``Approaching Midnight: Oversight of the Bush Administration's Last-Minute Rulemakings,'' 10 a.m., 210 Cannon." CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgD1309-2,2008-12-09,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1309,D1309,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1309,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1309] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) No committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgD1309,2008-12-09,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1309,D1309,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""718""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""719""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""720""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""724""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""727""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""724""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""725""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""726""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""727""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3297""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1309,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1309] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Tuesday, December 9, 2008 [[Page D1309]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Routine Proceedings, pages S10821-S10839 Measures Introduced: Four resolutions were submitted, as follows: S. Res. 724-727. Page S10834 Measures Passed: Drive Safer Sunday: Committee on the Judiciary was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 718, designating November 30, 2008, as ``Drive Safer Sunday'', and the resolution was then agreed to. Page S10835 Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 720, supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and the resolution was then agreed to. Pages S10835-36 National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: Committee on Indian Affairs was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 719, recognizing National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives and the contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the United States, and the resolution was then agreed to. Page S10836 Terrorist Attacks and Siege in Mumbai, India: Senate agreed to S. Res. 724, expressing the sense of the Senate on the horrific terrorist attacks and siege in Mumbai, India, beginning on November 26, 2008, and concluding on November 29, 2008. Pages S10836-37 Youth Impact Program: Senate agreed to S. Res. 725, acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program. Page S10837 Wreaths Across America Day: Senate agreed to S. Res. 726, designating December 13, 2008, as ``Wreaths Across America Day''. Page S10837 Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 20th Anniversary: Senate agreed to S. Res. 727, honoring the victims of the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 on the twentieth anniversary of the tragedy. Pages S10837-38 Advancing America's Priorities Act--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that at approximately 11:30 a.m., on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 3297, to advance America's priorities. Page S10838 Nomination Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nomination: 1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general. Pages S10838, S10839 Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations: Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Foreign Service, Navy. Pages S10838-39 Messages from the House: Pages S10833-34 Measures Placed on the Calendar: Pages S10821, S10834 Additional Cosponsors: Page S10834 Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Pages S10834-35 Additional Statements: Page S10833 Adjournment: Senate convened at 10:30 a.m. and adjourned at 6:30 p.m., until 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S10838.)" CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgD1310-2,2008-12-09,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1310,D1311,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1310,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1310-D1311] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings FINANCIAL CRISIS--ROLE OF FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC; COMMITTEE REPORT Committee on Oversight and Government: Held a hearing on the Role of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the Financial Crisis. Testimony was heard from the following CEOs of Freddie Mac: Richard Syron, 2003-2008; and Leland C. Brendsel, 1987-2003; the following CEOs of Fannie Mae: Daniel H. Mudd, 2005-2008; and Franklin Raines, 1999-2004; Edward Pinto, former Chief Credit Officer, Fannie Mae, 1987-1989; Arnold King, former member, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System, 1980-1986; and public witnesses. The Committee approved the Committee Report regarding President Bush's assertion of executive privilege in response to the Committee subpoena to Attorney General Michael Mukasey. AUTO BAILOUT PROPOSAL--ENERGY INDEPENDENCE IMPLICATIONS Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming: Held a hearing entitled ``The Energy Independence Implications of the Auto Bailout Proposal.'' Testimony was heard from Joan Claybrook, former Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation; and public witnesses. WAIVING A REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE ON RULES Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, a rule waiving clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) against certain resolutions reported from the Rules Committee. The rule applies the waiver to any resolution reported through the legislative day of December 13, 2008 [[Page D1311]] relating to consideration or disposition of a measure to authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers, and for other purposes. The resolution tables House resolutions 1516 and 1526." CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgD1310,2008-12-09,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1310,D1310,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1532""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1533""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3663""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3681""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3711""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3712""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6871""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7308""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7318""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7319""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7320""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1310,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1310] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page D1310]] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 11 public bills, H.R. 7308- 7318; 2 private bills, H.R. 7319-7320; and 1 resolution, H. Res. 1532 were introduced. Pages H10866-67 Additional Cosponsors: Page H10867 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 6871, to amend the Expedited Funds Availability Act to provide a 1-time adjustment in certain dollar amounts to account for inflation over the 21 years since the enactment of such Act and to provide for future adjustments of such amounts on a regular basis (H. Rept. 110- 917) and H. Res. 1533, waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (H. Rept. 110-918). Page H10866 Notification of Reassembly: Read the text of the formal notification sent to Members on Friday, December 5, 2008, of the reassembling of the House. Page H10859 Member Resignation: Read a letter from Representative Davis (VA), wherein he resigned as Representative for the 11th Congressional District of Virginia, effective November 24, 2008. Pages H10859-60 Whole Number of the House: The Speaker announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Virginia, Mr. Tom Davis, the whole number of the House is adjusted to 434. Page H10860 Congressional Oversight Panel--Appointment: The Chair announced a joint appointment by the Speaker and the Majority Leader of the Senate and an appointment by the Speaker on the part of the House to the Congressional Oversight Panel pursuant to section 125(c)(1) of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-343): Joint Appointment: Mr. Damon Silvers of Maryland; Speaker's Appointment: Mr. Richard H. Neiman of New York. Page H10860 Recess: The House recessed at 11:08 a.m. and reconvened at 8 p.m. Page H10860 Recess: The House recessed at 8:01 p.m. and reconvened at 9 p.m. Page H10860 Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the House today appear on page H10859. Senate Referrals: S. 3663 was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce; S. 3681 was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; S. 3711 was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; and S. 3712 was referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor, and Ways and Means. Page H10860 Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no yea-and-nay votes, and there were no recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 11 a.m. and adjourned at 9:01 p.m." CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgD1311-2,2008-12-09,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1311,D1312,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3297""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1311,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1311-D1312] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. 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The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $252.00 for six months, $503.00 per year, or purchased as follows: less than 200 pages, $10.50; between 200 and 400 pages, $21.00; greater than 400 pages, $31.50, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $146.00 per year, or purchased for $3.00 per issue payable in advance. The semimonthly Congressional Record Index may be purchased for the same per issue prices. To place an order for any of these products, visit the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at: bookstore.gpo.gov. Mail orders to: Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250�097954, or phone orders to 866�09512�091800 (toll free), 202�09512�091800 (D.C. area), or fax to 202�09512�092104. Remit check or money order, made payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or use VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or GPO Deposit Account. Following each session of Congress, the daily Congressional Record is revised, printed, permanently bound and sold by the Superintendent of Documents in individual parts or by sets. With the exception of copyrighted articles, there are no restrictions on the republication of material from the Congressional Record. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1312]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 10 Senate Chamber Program for Wednesday: After the transaction of any morning business (not to extend beyond 11:30 a.m.), Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 10 House Chamber Program for Wednesday: To be announced. _______________________________________________________________________ Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue HOUSE Andrews, Robert E., N.J., E2339 Bachmann, Michele, Minn., E2341 Blackburn, Marsha, Tenn., E2348 Brown-Waite, Ginny, Fla., E2342 Cardoza, Dennis A., Calif., E2340 Cleaver, Emanuel, Mo., E2346 Davis, Lincoln, Tenn., E2349 Delahunt, William D., Mass., E2350 Diaz-Balart, Lincoln, Fla., E2343 Doolittle, John T., Calif., E2343, E2347, E2349 Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E2345 Frank, Barney, Mass., E2339, E2348, E2350 Franks, Trent, Ariz., E2346 Granger, Kay, Tex., E2344 Graves, Sam, Mo., E2345, E2346, E2346, E2347, E2348, E2349, E2349, E2350, E2350, E2351 Hall, Ralph M., Tex., E2342 Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie, S.D., E2347 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E2348 Lowey, Nita M., N.Y., E2342 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E2345 Regula, Ralph, Ohio, E2340, E2349 Serrano, Jose E., N.Y., E2347 Shuster, Bill, Pa., E2341 Skelton, Ike, Mo., E2339, E2350 Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E2346 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E2340, E2341, E2342, E2343, E2344" CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgD1311,2008-12-09,110,2,,,Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2008-12-10,,DAILYDIGEST,DDCOMMITTEEMEETINGS,D1311,D1311,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1311,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1311] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: to hold hearings to examine investment in clean energy and natural resources projects and programs to create jobs and stimulate the economy, 9:30 a.m., SD-366. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: to hold hearings to examine prevention and public health, 10 a.m., SD-192. House Committee on Financial Services, hearing entitled ``Oversight Concerns Regarding Treasury Department Conduct of the Troubled Assets Relief Program,'' 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn." CREC-2008-12-08-pt1-PgD1304,2008-12-08,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Highlights + Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1304,D1305,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""707""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""708""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""721""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""723""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""723""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""967""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1000""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1695""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3297""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3477""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3718""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3724""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1304,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 183 (Monday, December 8, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 183 (Monday, December 8, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1304-D1305] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Monday, December 8, 2008 [[Page D1304]] Daily Digest HIGHLIGHTS See Resume of Congressional Activity. Senate Chamber Action Routine Proceedings, pages S10789-S10820 Measures Introduced: Seven bills and three resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 3718-3724, and S. Res. 721-723. Page S10812 Measures Reported: Reported on Wednesday, November 19, during the adjournment: Special Report entitled ``Activities of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs''. (S. Rept. No. 110-524) S. Res. 707, authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the facts of the failure of Joshua Bolten, as the Custodian of Records at the White House, to appear before the Committee on the Judiciary and produce documents as required by Committee subpoena, with a preamble. (S. Rept. No. 110-522) S. Res. 708, authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the facts of the failure of Karl Rove to appear and testify before the Committee on the Judiciary and to produce documents as required by Committee subpoena, with a preamble. (S. Rept. No. 110-522) Report to accompany S. 967, to amend chapter 41 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for the establishment and authorization of funding for certain training programs for supervisors of Federal employees. (S. Rept. No. 110-523) Report to accompany S. 3477, to amend title 44, United States Code, to authorize grants for Presidential Centers of Historical Excellence. (S. Rept. No. 110-525) Report to accompany S. 1000, to enhance the Federal Telework Program. (S. Rept. No. 110-526) S. 1695, to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products, to promote innovation in the life sciences, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Measures Passed: Collection of Clothing, Toys, Food, and Housewares: Senate agreed to S. Res. 723, to permit the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings. Page S10819 Appointments: Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxics Research Center: The Chair, on behalf of the Majority Leader, pursuant to Public Law 101-549, appointed the following individuals to the Board of Directors of the Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxics Research Center: Jane Delgado, of the District of Columbia, and John Hiatt, of Nevada. Pages S10818-19 Advancing America's Priorities Act--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that at approximately 12 noon, on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 3297, to advance America's priorities. Page S10819 Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations: Neil M. Barofsky, of New York, to be Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program. (Prior to this action, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs was discharged from further consideration, the nomination was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and discharged from further consideration.) 7 Air Force nominations in the rank of general. 6 Army nominations in the rank of general. 1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral. Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy. Routine list in the Foreign Service. (Prior to this action, Committee on Foreign Relations was discharged from further consideration.) Pages S10817-18, S10819-20 [[Page D1305]] Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations: Brad Cole, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service for the remainder of the term expiring October 6, 2012. Cheryl Feldman Halpern, of New Jersey, to be an Alternate Representative of the United States of America to the Sixty-third Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Roszell Dulany Hunter, of Virginia, to be Executive Vice President of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. Routine lists in the Army. Page S10819 Messages from the House: Page S10804 Measures Read the First Time: Page S10805 Enrolled Bills Presented: Page S10805 Executive Communications: Pages S10805-12 Additional Cosponsors: Page S10812 Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Pages S10813-16 Additional Statements: Page S10804 Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Page S10816 Adjournment: Senate convened at 3 p.m. and adjourned at 6:14 p.m., until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S10819.)" CREC-2008-12-08-pt1-PgD1305-2,2008-12-08,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1305,D1305,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HCONRES"", ""number"": ""440""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1305,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 183 (Monday, December 8, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 183 (Monday, December 8, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1305] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House is scheduled to meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, pursuant to section 2 of H. Con. Res. 440." CREC-2008-12-08-pt1-PgD1305-3,2008-12-08,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1305,D1305,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1305,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 183 (Monday, December 8, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 183 (Monday, December 8, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1305] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings U.S. ECONOMY--ROLE OF CREDIT DERIVATIVES Committee on Agriculture: Held a hearing to review the role of credit derivatives in the U.S. economy. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. BRIEFING--MUMBAI/CYBER UPDATE Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Met in executive session to receive a briefing on Mumbai/Cyber Update. The Committee was briefed by departmental witnesses." CREC-2008-12-08-pt1-PgD1305-4,2008-12-08,110,2,,,Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDNEWPUBLAWS,D1305,D1306,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""602""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1193""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2040""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5714""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6867""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1305,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 183 (Monday, December 8, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 183 (Monday, December 8, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1305-D1306] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D1271) H.R. 6867, to provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation. Signed on November 21, 2008. (Public Law 110-449) H.R. 5714, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the United States Army in 1775, to honor the American soldier of both today and yesterday, in wartime and in peace, and to commemorate the traditions, history, and heritage of the United States Army and its role in American society, from the Colonial period to today. Signed on December 1, 2008. (Public Law 110-450) H.R. 2040, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Signed on December 2, 2008. (Public Law 110-451) S. 602, to develop the next generation of parental control technology. Signed on December 2, 2008. (Public Law 110-452) [[Page D1306]] S. 1193, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to take into trust 2 parcels of Federal land for the benefit of certain Indian Pueblos in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes. Signed on December 2, 2008. (Public Law 110-453)" CREC-2008-12-08-pt1-PgD1305,2008-12-08,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1305,D1305,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1305,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 183 (Monday, December 8, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 183 (Monday, December 8, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1305] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) USDA FOOD ASSISTANCE AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food assistance and child nutrition programs in the economic downturn, focusing on promoting health and fighting hunger, after receiving testimony from Eileen Kennedy, Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Boston, Massachusetts; Mariana Chilton, Drexel University School of Public Health, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Mary Kay Fox, Mathematica Policy Research, Cambridge, Massachusetts; and Carolyn L. Duff, Richland County School District One, Columbia, South Carolina, on behalf of the National Association of School Nurses." CREC-2008-12-08-pt1-PgD1306-2,2008-12-08,110,2,,,Daily Digest/CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDAHEAD,D1306,D1306,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3297""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1306,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 183 (Monday, December 8, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 183 (Monday, December 8, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1306] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Week of December 9 through December 13, 2008 Senate Chamber On Tuesday, at 12 noon, Senate will resume consideration of S. 3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act. During the balance of the week, Senate may consider any cleared legislative and executive business. Senate Committees (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: December 10, to hold hearings to examine investment in clean energy and natural resources projects and programs to create jobs and stimulate the economy, 9:30 p.m., SD-366. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: December 10, to hold hearings to examine prevention and public health, 10 a.m., SD-192. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: December 11, to hold hearings to examine a report from the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Proliferation, and Terrorism, 10 a.m., SH-216." CREC-2008-12-08-pt1-PgD1306,2008-12-08,110,2,,,Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2008-12-09,,DAILYDIGEST,DDCOMMITTEEMEETINGS,D1306,D1306,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1306,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 183 (Monday, December 8, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 183 (Monday, December 8, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1306] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Senate No meetings/hearings scheduled. House Committee on Oversight and Government, hearing on The Role of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the Financial Crisis; followed by a mark up of a Committee Report regarding President Bush's assertion of executive privilege in response to the Committee subpoena to Attorney General Michael Mukasey, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, hearing entitled ``The Energy Independence Implications of the Auto Bailout Proposal,'' 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn." CREC-2008-12-08-pt1-PgD1307-2,2008-12-08,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1307,D1308,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3297""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1307,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 183 (Monday, December 8, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 183 (Monday, December 8, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1307-D1308] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. 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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1308]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 9 Senate Chamber Program for Tuesday: After the transaction of any morning business (not to extend beyond 12 noon), Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 9 House Chamber Program for Tuesday: To be announced." CREC-2008-12-08-pt1-PgD1307,2008-12-08,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Resume of Congressional Activity,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDRESUMEONGOING,D1307,D1307,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1307,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 183 (Monday, December 8, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 183 (Monday, December 8, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1307] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] *These figures include all measures reported, even if there was no accompanying report. A total of 272 reports have been filed in the Senate, a total of 409 reports have been filed in the House. [[Page D1307]] Resume of Congressional Activity SECOND SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED TENTH CONGRESS The first table gives a comprehensive resume of all legislative business transacted by the Senate and House. The second table accounts for all nominations submitted to the Senate by the President for Senate confirmation. DATA ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY January 3 through November 30, 2008 Senate House Total Days in session............... 171 116 . . Time in session............... 957 hrs., 33 881 hrs., 48 . . Congressional Record: Pages of proceedings........... 10,777 10,857 . . Extensions of Remarks.......... . . 2,336 . . Public bills enacted into law. 94 176 . . Private bills enacted into law . . . . . . Bills in conference........... 4 5 . . Measures passed, total........ 571 990 1,561 Senate bills................... 108 93 . . House bills.................... 175 424 . . Senate joint resolutions....... 4 4 . . House joint resolutions........ 4 3 . . Senate concurrent resolutions.. 23 6 . . House concurrent resolutions... 38 94 . . Simple resolutions............. 219 366 . . Measures reported,* total..... 452 398 850 Senate bills................... 295 4 . . House bills.................... 127 288 . . Senate joint resolutions....... 3 1 . . House joint resolutions........ 1 . . . . Senate concurrent resolutions.. 2 . . . . House concurrent resolutions... 2 5 . . Simple resolutions............. 22 100 . . Special reports............... 7 8 . . Conference reports............ 1 4 . . Measures pending on calendar.. 661 89 . . Measures introduced, total.... 1,555 3,187 4,742 Bills.......................... 1,193 2,377 . . Joint resolutions.............. 18 26 . . Concurrent resolutions......... 42 164 . . Simple resolutions............. 302 620 . . Quorum calls.................. 3 2 . . Yea-and-nay votes............. 214 468 . . Recorded votes................ . . 213 . . Bills vetoed.................. . . 4 . . Vetoes overridden............. 3 3 . . DISPOSITION OF EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS January 3 through November 30, 2008 Civilian nominations, totaling 504 (including 180 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed..........................................268... Unconfirmed........................................196... Withdrawn...........................................40... Other Civilian nominations, totaling 2,970 (including 8 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed........................................2,959... Unconfirmed.........................................11... Air Force nominations, totaling 5,929 (including 5 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed........................................5,904... Unconfirmed.........................................24... Withdrawn............................................1... Army nominations, totaling 6,355 (including 19 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed........................................5,640... Unconfirmed........................................714... Withdrawn............................................1... Navy nominations, totaling 4,723 (including 3 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed........................................4,665... Unconfirmed.........................................57... Withdrawn............................................1... Marine Corps nominations, totaling 1,566 (including 1 nomination carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed........................................1,557... Unconfirmed..........................................9... Summary Total nominations carried over from the First Session..216 Total nominations received this Session.............21,831 Total confirmed.....................................20,993 Total unconfirmed....................................1,011 Total withdrawn.........................................43 Total returned to the White House........................0" CREC-2008-12-05-pt1-PgD1300-2,2008-12-05,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1300,D1300,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1300,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 182 (Friday, December 5, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 182 (Friday, December 5, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1300] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) DOMESTIC AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: On Thursday, December 4, Committee continued hearings to examine the state of the domestic automobile industry, after receiving testimony from Gene L. Dodaro, Acting Comptroller General, Government Accountability Office; G. Richard Wagoner, Jr., General Motors Corporation, and Ron Gettelfinger, both of Detroit, Michigan; Robert Nardelli, Chrysler LLC, Auburn Hills, Michigan; Alan R. Mulally, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan; James Fleming, Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association, Simsbury, Connecticut; Keith Wandell, Johnson Controls, Inc., Glendale, Wisconsin; and Mark Zandi, Moody's Economy.com, West Chester, Pennsylvania." CREC-2008-12-05-pt1-PgD1300-3,2008-12-05,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1300,D1300,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HCONRES"", ""number"": ""440""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1300,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 182 (Friday, December 5, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 182 (Friday, December 5, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1300] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House is scheduled to meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, pursuant to section 2 of H. Con. Res. 440." CREC-2008-12-05-pt1-PgD1300-4,2008-12-05,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1300,D1300,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1300,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 182 (Friday, December 5, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 182 (Friday, December 5, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1300] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings INDUSTRY PLANS TO STABILIZE THE AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY Committee on Financial Services: Held a hearing entitled ``Review Industry Plans to Stabilize the Financial Condition of the American Automobile Industry.'' Testimony was heard from G. Richard Wagoner, Jr., Chairman and CEO, General Motors Corporation; Robert Nardelli, CEO, Chrysler; Alan Mulally, President and CEO, Ford Motor Company; Ron Gettelfinger, President, United Auto Workers; Gene Dodaro, Acting Comptroller General, GAO; and public witnesses. 2009 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD BENEFIT: WHAT IT MEANS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: On December 3, the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia held a hearing entitled ``2009 Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Benefit: What it means for Federal employees.'' Testimony was heard from Nancy H. Kichak, Associate Director, Strategic Human Resources Policy, OPM; Stephen W. Gammarino, Senior Vice President, National Programs, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association; and public witnesses. Joint Meetings EMPLOYMENT Joint Economic Committee: Committee concluded hearings to examine the employment-unemployment situation for November 2008, after receiving testimony from Keith Hall, Commissioner, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor." CREC-2008-12-05-pt1-PgD1300-5,2008-12-05,110,2,,,Daily Digest/CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDAHEAD,D1300,D1301,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1300,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 182 (Friday, December 5, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 182 (Friday, December 5, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1300-D1301] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Week of December 8 through December 13, 2008 Senate Chamber To be announced. [[Page D1301]] Senate Committees (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) To be announced. House Committees Committee on Agriculture, December 8, hearing to review the role of credit derivatives in the U.S. economy, 1 p.m., 1300 Longworth. Committee on Appropriations, December 11, hearing on the Impact of Recession on States and Local Communities, 9:30 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. Committee on Energy and Commerce, December 10, Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, hearing entitled ``Implementation of the CPSIA: Urgent Questions about Application Dates, Testing and Certification, and Protecting Children,'' 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Committee on Financial Services, December 10, hearing entitled ``Oversight Concerns Regarding Treasury Department Conduct of the Troubled Assets Relief Program,'' 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Committee on Oversight and Government, December 9, hearing on The Role of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the Financial Crisis, followed by a markup of a committee report regarding President Bush assertion of executive privilege in response to the committee subpoena to Attorney General Mukasey, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, December 8, executive, briefing on Mumbai/Cyber Update, 2 p.m., H-405 Capitol. Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, December 11, hearing entitled ``Approaching Midnight: Oversight of the Bush Administration's Last-Minute Rulemakings,'' 10 a.m., room to be announced." CREC-2008-12-05-pt1-PgD1300,2008-12-05,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1300,D1300,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1300,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 182 (Friday, December 5, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 182 (Friday, December 5, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1300] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Friday, December 5, 2008 [[Page D1300]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Senate met at 11:00:00 a.m. in pro forma session, and recessed at 11:00:28 a.m. until 3 p.m., on Monday, December 8, 2008." CREC-2008-12-05-pt1-PgD1301,2008-12-05,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1301,D1302,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1301,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 182 (Friday, December 5, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 182 (Friday, December 5, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1301-D1302] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at 202�09512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $252.00 for six months, $503.00 per year, or purchased as follows: less than 200 pages, $10.50; between 200 and 400 pages, $21.00; greater than 400 pages, $31.50, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $146.00 per year, or purchased for $3.00 per issue payable in advance. The semimonthly Congressional Record Index may be purchased for the same per issue prices. To place an order for any of these products, visit the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at: bookstore.gpo.gov. Mail orders to: Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250�097954, or phone orders to 866�09512�091800 (toll free), 202�09512�091800 (D.C. area), or fax to 202�09512�092104. Remit check or money order, made payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or use VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or GPO Deposit Account. Following each session of Congress, the daily Congressional Record is revised, printed, permanently bound and sold by the Superintendent of Documents in individual parts or by sets. With the exception of copyrighted articles, there are no restrictions on the republication of material from the Congressional Record. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1302]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 3 p.m., Monday, December 8 Senate Chamber Program for Monday: Senate will be in a period of morning business. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 9 House Chamber Program for Tuesday: To be announced." CREC-2008-12-02-pt1-PgD1297-2,2008-12-02,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1297,D1297,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1297,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 181 (Tuesday, December 2, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 181 (Tuesday, December 2, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1297] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) No committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-12-02-pt1-PgD1297-3,2008-12-02,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1297,D1297,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HCONRES"", ""number"": ""440""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1297,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 181 (Tuesday, December 2, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 181 (Tuesday, December 2, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1297] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House is scheduled to meet at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009, pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 440." CREC-2008-12-02-pt1-PgD1297-4,2008-12-02,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1297,D1297,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1297,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 181 (Tuesday, December 2, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 181 (Tuesday, December 2, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1297] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-12-02-pt1-PgD1297-5,2008-12-02,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1297,D1298,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1297,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 181 (Tuesday, December 2, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 181 (Tuesday, December 2, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1297-D1298] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at 202�09512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $252.00 for six months, $503.00 per year, or purchased as follows: less than 200 pages, $10.50; between 200 and 400 pages, $21.00; greater than 400 pages, $31.50, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $146.00 per year, or purchased for $3.00 per issue payable in advance. The semimonthly Congressional Record Index may be purchased for the same per issue prices. To place an order for any of these products, visit the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at: bookstore.gpo.gov. Mail orders to: Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250�097954, or phone orders to 866�09512�091800 (toll free), 202�09512�091800 (D.C. area), or fax to 202�09512�092104. Remit check or money order, made payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or use VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or GPO Deposit Account. Following each session of Congress, the daily Congressional Record is revised, printed, permanently bound and sold by the Superintendent of Documents in individual parts or by sets. With the exception of copyrighted articles, there are no restrictions on the republication of material from the Congressional Record. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1298]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 11 a.m., Friday, December 5 Senate Chamber Program for Friday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2009 House Chamber Program for Saturday: To be announced." CREC-2008-12-02-pt1-PgD1297,2008-12-02,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1297,D1297,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1297,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 181 (Tuesday, December 2, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 181 (Tuesday, December 2, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1297] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Tuesday, December 2, 2008 [[Page D1297]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Senate met at 10:30:02 a.m. in pro forma session, and recessed at 10:30:27 a.m. until 11 a.m., on Friday, December 5, 2008." CREC-2008-11-29-pt1-PgD1295-2,2008-11-29,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1295,D1295,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1295,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 180 (Saturday, November 29, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 180 (Saturday, November 29, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1295] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) No committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-11-29-pt1-PgD1295-3,2008-11-29,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1295,D1295,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HCONRES"", ""number"": ""440""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1295,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 180 (Saturday, November 29, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 180 (Saturday, November 29, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1295] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House is scheduled to meet at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009, pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 440." CREC-2008-11-29-pt1-PgD1295-4,2008-11-29,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1295,D1295,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1295,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 180 (Saturday, November 29, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 180 (Saturday, November 29, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1295] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-11-29-pt1-PgD1295-5,2008-11-29,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1295,D1296,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1295,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 180 (Saturday, November 29, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 180 (Saturday, November 29, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1295-D1296] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at 202�09512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $252.00 for six months, $503.00 per year, or purchased as follows: less than 200 pages, $10.50; between 200 and 400 pages, $21.00; greater than 400 pages, $31.50, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $146.00 per year, or purchased for $3.00 per issue payable in advance. The semimonthly Congressional Record Index may be purchased for the same per issue prices. To place an order for any of these products, visit the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at: bookstore.gpo.gov. Mail orders to: Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250�097954, or phone orders to 866�09512�091800 (toll free), 202�09512�091800 (D.C. area), or fax to 202�09512�092104. Remit check or money order, made payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or use VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or GPO Deposit Account. Following each session of Congress, the daily Congressional Record is revised, printed, permanently bound and sold by the Superintendent of Documents in individual parts or by sets. With the exception of copyrighted articles, there are no restrictions on the republication of material from the Congressional Record. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1296]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 2 Senate Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2009 House Chamber Program for Saturday: To be announced." CREC-2008-11-29-pt1-PgD1295,2008-11-29,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1295,D1295,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1295,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 180 (Saturday, November 29, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 180 (Saturday, November 29, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1295] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Saturday, November 29, 2008 [[Page D1295]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Senate met at 2:00:03 p.m. in pro forma session, and recessed at 2:00:30 p.m. until 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, December 2, 2008." CREC-2008-11-26-pt1-PgD1293-2,2008-11-26,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1293,D1293,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1293,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 179 (Wednesday, November 26, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 179 (Wednesday, November 26, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1293] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) No committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-11-26-pt1-PgD1293-3,2008-11-26,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1293,D1293,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HCONRES"", ""number"": ""440""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1293,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 179 (Wednesday, November 26, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 179 (Wednesday, November 26, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1293] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House is scheduled to meet at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009, pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 440." CREC-2008-11-26-pt1-PgD1293-4,2008-11-26,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1293,D1293,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1293,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 179 (Wednesday, November 26, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 179 (Wednesday, November 26, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1293] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-11-26-pt1-PgD1293-5,2008-11-26,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1293,D1294,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1293,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 179 (Wednesday, November 26, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 179 (Wednesday, November 26, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1293-D1294] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at 202�09512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $252.00 for six months, $503.00 per year, or purchased as follows: less than 200 pages, $10.50; between 200 and 400 pages, $21.00; greater than 400 pages, $31.50, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $146.00 per year, or purchased for $3.00 per issue payable in advance. The semimonthly Congressional Record Index may be purchased for the same per issue prices. To place an order for any of these products, visit the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at: bookstore.gpo.gov. Mail orders to: Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250�097954, or phone orders to 866�09512�091800 (toll free), 202�09512�091800 (D.C. area), or fax to 202�09512�092104. Remit check or money order, made payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or use VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or GPO Deposit Account. Following each session of Congress, the daily Congressional Record is revised, printed, permanently bound and sold by the Superintendent of Documents in individual parts or by sets. With the exception of copyrighted articles, there are no restrictions on the republication of material from the Congressional Record. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1294]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 2 p.m., Saturday, November 29, 2008 Senate Chamber Program for Saturday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2009 House Chamber Program for Saturday: To be announced." CREC-2008-11-26-pt1-PgD1293,2008-11-26,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1293,D1293,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1293,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 179 (Wednesday, November 26, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 179 (Wednesday, November 26, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1293] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Wednesday, November 26, 2008 [[Page D1293]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Senate met at 10:00:14 a.m. in pro forma session, and recessed at 10:00:40 a.m. until 2 p.m., on Saturday, November 29, 2008." CREC-2008-11-24-pt1-PgD1291-2,2008-11-24,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1291,D1291,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1291,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 178 (Monday, November 24, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 178 (Monday, November 24, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1291] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No Committee meetings were held." CREC-2008-11-24-pt1-PgD1291-3,2008-11-24,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1291,D1291,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HCONRES"", ""number"": ""440""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1291,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 178 (Monday, November 24, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 178 (Monday, November 24, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1291] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House is scheduled to meet at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009, pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 440." CREC-2008-11-24-pt1-PgD1291-4,2008-11-24,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1291,D1292,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1291,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 178 (Monday, November 24, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 178 (Monday, November 24, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1291-D1292] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. 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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1292]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 26 Senate Chamber Program for Wednesday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2009 House Chamber Program for Saturday: To be announced." CREC-2008-11-24-pt1-PgD1291,2008-11-24,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1291,D1291,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1291,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 178 (Monday, November 24, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 178 (Monday, November 24, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1291] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Monday, November 24, 2008 [[Page D1291]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Senate met at 9:30:12 a.m. in pro forma session, and recessed at 9:30:41 a.m. until 10 a.m., on Wednesday, November 26, 2008." CREC-2008-11-20-pt1-PgD1286,2008-11-20,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1286,D1288,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""13""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SCONRES"", ""number"": ""106""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HCONRES"", ""number"": ""435""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""709""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""710""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""720""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""711""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""712""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""713""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""714""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""715""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3297""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3663""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3681""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3711""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3712""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6859""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6867""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1286,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1286-D1288] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Thursday, November 20, 2008 [[Page D1286]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Routine Proceedings, pages S10681-S10777 Measures Introduced: Fifteen bills and twelve resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 13, 16-20, 3709-3717, S. Res. 710-720, and S. Con. Res. 106. Pages S10742-43 Measures Passed: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act: Senate passed H.R. 6867, to provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation, after agreeing to the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, clearing the measure for the President. Pages S10701-02 During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the following action: By 89 yeas to 6 nays (Vote No. 214), three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, having voted in the affirmative, Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill. Page S10701 Dr. Walter Carl Gordon, Jr. Post Office Building: Senate passed H.R. 6859, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1501 South Slappey Boulevard in Albany, Georgia, as the ``Dr. Walter Carl Gordon, Jr. Post Office Building'', clearing the measure for the President. Page S10768 Joseph A. Ryan Post Office Building: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs was discharged from further consideration of S. 3681, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5070 Vegas Valley Drive in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the ``Joseph A. Ryan Post Office Building'', and the bill was then passed. Page S10768 Federal Judiciary Cost of Living Adjustment: Senate passed S. 3711, to authorize a cost of living adjustment for the Federal judiciary. Pages S10768-69 Technical Correction: Senate passed S. 3712, to make a technical correction in the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. Page S10769 Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation was discharged from further consideration of S. 3663, to require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short-term extension of the analog television broadcasting authority so that essential public safety announcements and digital television transition information may be provided for a short time during the transition to digital television broadcasting, and the bill was then passed, after agreeing to the following amendment proposed thereto: Pages S10769-71 Dorgan (for Rockefeller) Amendment No. 5698, to provide for the short-term partial extension of analog broadcasting. Pages S10770-71 Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall: Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 435, authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall on December 2, 2008, for ceremonies and activities held in connection with the opening of the Capitol Visitor Center to the public. Page S10771 Bluefin Tuna Conservation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 709, expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should pursue the adoption of bluefin tuna conservation and management measures at the 16th Special Meeting of the International Commission on the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, and the resolution was then agreed to. Pages S10771-72 Stoning Death in Somalia: Senate agreed to S. Res. 711, condemning the tragic and senseless death by stoning of a 13-year-old girl from Somalia. Page S10772 Congratulating Philadelphia Phillies: Senate agreed to S. Res. 712, congratulating the Philadelphia Phillies on winning the 2008 World Series. Pages S10772-73 Democratic Republic of Congo: Senate agreed to S. Res. 713, calling on all parties to the escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to implement an immediate ceasefire and work with [[Page D1287]] the support of the international community toward a comprehensive and lasting solution to the crisis. Pages S10773-75 Honoring California Firefighters and Emergency Workers: Senate agreed to S. Res. 714, honoring the firefighters and emergency workers who courageously fought fires in California in 2008. Page S10775 Senate National Security Working Group Authority: Senate agreed to S. Res. 715, extending the authority for the Senate National Security Working Group. Page S10775 Measures Considered: Advancing America's Priorities Act: Senate continued consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 3297, to advance America's priorities. Page S10702 Appointments: United States-China Economic Security Review Commission: The Chair, on behalf of the President pro tempore, pursuant to Public Law 106-398, as amended by Public Law 108-7, in accordance with the qualifications specified under section 1238(b)(3)(E) of Public Law 106-398, and upon the recommendation of the Majority Leader, in consultation with the chairmen of the Senate Committee on Armed Services and the Senate Committee on Finance, reappointed the following individual to the United States-China Economic Security Review Commission: Peter Videnieks of Virginia, for a term beginning January 1, 2009 and expiring December 31, 2010. Page S10776 Signing Authority--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that during the session of the Senate on Thursday, November 20, 2008, the Majority Leader, be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions. Page S10707 Tributes to Retiring Senators--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that the order from September 27, 2008 regarding tributes to retiring Senators be modified so that Senators be permitted to submit such tributes for inclusion in a Senate document until Friday, December 12, 2008. Page S10776 Authorizing Leadership to Make Appointments--Agreement: A unanimous- consent agreement was reached providing that, notwithstanding the upcoming recess or adjournment of the Senate, the President of the Senate, the President pro tempore, and the Majority and Minority Leaders be authorized to make appointments to commissions, committees, boards, conferences, or interparliamentary conferences authorized by law, by concurrent action of the two Houses, or by order of the Senate. Page S10776 Pro Forma Sessions--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that Senate meet the following days and times for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted: Monday, November 24 at 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday, November 26 at 10 a.m.; Saturday, November 29 at 2 p.m.; Tuesday, December 2 at 10:30 a.m.; and Friday, December 5 at 11 a.m.; that when Senate recesses on Friday, December 5, 2008, it stand in recess until 3 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008; that following the prayer and pledge, the journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and Senate be in a period of morning business for up to one hour with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. Page S10776 Removal of Injunction of Secrecy: The injunction of secrecy was removed from the following treaty: Investment Treaty with Rwanda (Treaty Doc. No. 110-23). The treaty was transmitted to the Senate today, considered as having been read for the first time, and referred, with accompanying papers, to the Committee on Foreign Relations and ordered to be printed. Pages S10775-76 Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations: Gene Allan Cretz, of New York, to be Ambassador to Libya. (Prior to this action, Committee on Foreign Relations was discharged from further consideration.) Ricardo H. Hinojosa, of Texas, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2013. (Prior to this action, Committee on the Judiciary was discharged from further consideration.) William B. Carr, Jr., of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2011. Douglas D. Randall, of Missouri, to be a Member of the National Science Board, National Science Foundation, for a term expiring May 10, 2014. (Prior to this action, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions was discharged from further consideration.) Ray M. Bowen, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Science Board, National Science Foundation, for a term expiring May 10, 2014. (Prior to this action, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions was discharged from further consideration.) [[Page D1288]] France A. Cordova, of Indiana, to be a Member of the National Science Board, National Science Foundation, for a term expiring May 10, 2014. (Prior to this action, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions was discharged from further consideration.) G. P. Peterson, of Colorado, to be a Member of the National Science Board, National Science Foundation, for a term expiring May 10, 2014. (Prior to this action, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions was discharged from further consideration.) Alfred S. Irving, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years. (Prior to this action, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs was discharged from further consideration.) Kathryn A. Oberly, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals for the term of fifteen years. (Prior to this action, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs was discharged from further consideration.) Barbara Ernst Prey, of New York, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2014. (Prior to this action, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions was discharged from further consideration.) 5 Coast Guard nominations in the rank of admiral, and a Routine list, except the nomination of Robert E. Day. (Prior to this action, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation was discharged from further consideration.) Routine lists in the Foreign Service. (Prior to this action, Committee on Foreign Relations was discharged from further consideration.) Routine lists in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (Prior to this action, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation was discharged from further consideration.) Routine lists in the Public Health Service. (Prior to this action, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions was discharged from further consideration.) Pages S10765-68, S10776-77 Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations: 1 Army nomination in the rank of general. A routine list in the Foreign Service. Page S10776 Messages from the House: Page S10735 Executive Communications: Pages S10735-41 Executive Reports of Committees: Pages S10741-42 Additional Cosponsors: Page S10743 Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Pages S10743-57 Additional Statements: Pages S10732-34 Amendments Submitted: Pages S10757-58 Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. (Total--214) Page S10701 Recess: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and recessed at 6:03 p.m., until 9:30 a.m. on Monday, November 24, 2008. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S10776.)" CREC-2008-11-20-pt1-PgD1288,2008-11-20,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1288,D1288,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1288,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1288] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) NOMINATIONS Committee on Armed Services: Committee ordered favorably reported 795 nominations in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps." CREC-2008-11-20-pt1-PgD1289-2,2008-11-20,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1289,D1289,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1289,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1289] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings CREDIT DERIVATIVES ECONOMIC ROLE Committee on Agriculture: Held a hearing to review the role of credit derivatives in the U.S. economy. Testimony was heard from Ananda Radhakrishman, Director, Division of Clearing and Intermediary Oversight, CFTC; Patrick Parkinson, Deputy Director, Division of Research and Statistics, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System; Erik R. Sirri, Director, Division of Trading and Markets, SEC; and Eric R. Dinallo, Superintendent, Department of Insurance, State of New York. SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT CONDITIONS Committee on Small Business: Held a hearing entitled ``Review of Recent Federal Efforts to Improve Credit Conditions for Small Businesses.'' Testimony was heard from Randall S. Kroszner, member, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System; and Karthik Ramanathan, Acting Assistant Secretary, Financial Markets, Department of the Treasury." CREC-2008-11-20-pt1-PgD1289-3,2008-11-20,110,2,,,Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2008-11-21,,DAILYDIGEST,DDCOMMITTEEMEETINGS,D1289,D1289,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1289,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1289] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Senate No meetings/hearings are scheduled. HOUSE No committee meetings are scheduled." CREC-2008-11-20-pt1-PgD1289-4,2008-11-20,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1289,D1290,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1289,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1289-D1290] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. 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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1290]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 9:30 a.m., Monday, November 24 Senate Chamber Program for Monday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11 a.m., Saturday, January 3 House Chamber Program for Saturday: To be announced. _______________________________________________________________________ Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue HOUSE Abercrombie, Neil, Hawaii, E2295 Ackerman, Gary L., N.Y., E2290, E2305 Alexander, Rodney, La., E2292, E2311 Bartlett, Roscoe G., Md., E2332 Bishop, Rob, Utah, E2311 Bishop, Timothy H., N.Y., E2290, E2301 Bonner, Jo, Ala., E2323, E2329 Bordallo, Madeleine Z., Guam, E2311, E2314, E2315 Brown, Corrine, Fla., E2296 Butterfield, G.K., N.C., E2290, E2329 Capito, Shelley Moore, W.Va., E2320, E2333 Castle, Michael N., Del., E2292 Castor, Kathy, Fla., E2315 Clay, Wm. Lacy, Mo., E2299, E2300, E2306 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E2323 Costa, Jim, Calif., E2286, E2298, E2303, E2317, E2324, E2331 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E2302, E2315 Cuellar, Henry, Tex., E2312 Davis, Danny K., Ill., E2329, E2333 Davis, David, Tenn., E2320 Davis, Tom, Va., E2312 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E2300 Dent, Charles W., Pa., E2328 Donnelly, Joe, Ind., E2320 Doolittle, John T., Calif., E2288, E2298, E2303, E2305, E2307, E2314 Farr, Sam, Calif., E2285, E2293 Fattah, Chaka, Pa., E2284, E2286 Filner, Bob, Calif., E2292 Frank, Barney, Mass., E2299, E2326 Gallegly, Elton, Calif., E2333 Garrett, Scott, N.J., E2321 Giffords, Gabrielle, Ariz., E2289, E2300, E2302, E2304, E2306 Gingrey, Phil, Ga., E2304 Gonzalez, Charles A., Tex., E2327 Goodlatte, Bob, Va., E2321, E2330 Graves, Sam, Mo., E2321, E2322, E2323, E2325, E2326, E2327, E2329, E2330, E2331, E2332 Harman, Jane, Calif., E2285 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E2313 Hayes, Robin, N.C., E2328 Hensarling, Jeb, Tex., E2284 Hulshof, Kenny C., Mo., E2284 Johnson, Sam, Tex., E2328 Kagen, Steve, Wisc., E2314 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E2283 Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E2298, E2303 King, Steve, Iowa, E2310 Kingston, Jack, Ga., E2310 Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E2332, E2333, E2334, E2335, E2335 Lampson, Nick, Tex., E2324 Larson, John B., Conn., E2315 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E2322 Lewis, Jerry, Calif., E2284, E2304 Lewis, John, Ga., E2308, E2325 Lipinski, Daniel, Ill., E2297 McCarthy, Kevin, Calif., E2286, E2288, E2332 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E2296, E2303, E2307, E2313, E2331 McCotter, Thaddeus G., Mich., E2291 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E2288, E2291, E2303, E2306 Mitchell, Harry E., Ariz., E2321, E2332 Moore, Dennis, Kans., E2287, E2302 Myrick, Sue Wilkins, N.C., E2299 Nadler, Jerrold, N.Y., E2291 Ortiz, Solomon P., Tex., E2327 Pascrell, Bill, Jr., N.J., E2294 Paul, Ron, Tex., E2334 Pickering, Charles W. ``Chip'', Miss., E2390 Pryce, Deborah, Ohio, E2318 Radanovich, George, Calif., E2294, E2304 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E2295, E2317 Rogers, Mike, Ala., E2285 Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana, Fla., E2335 Ryan, Tim, Ohio, E2323 Saxton, Jim, N.J., E2289 Schwartz, Allyson Y., Pa., E2289, E2316 Shimkus, John, Ill., E2285, E2305, E2307 Shuster, Bill, Pa., E2298 Skelton, Ike, Mo., E2312 Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, N.Y., E2313 Speier, Jackie, Calif.,E2316, E2318, E2320 Stark, Fortney Pete, Calif., E2317 Tancredo, Thomas G., Colo., E2286 Tanner, John S., Tenn., E2316 Tauscher, Ellen O., Calif., E2312 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E2295, E2301, E2307, E2322 Towns, Edolphus, N.Y., E2283 Upton, Fred, Mich., E2321, E2325, E2330 Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E2293 Walberg, Timothy, Mich., E2288 Walsh, James T., N.Y., E2297, E2321 Weldon, Dave, Fla., E2335, E2335, E2335, E2336, E2336 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E2318, E2325, E2331 WWittman, Robert J., Va., E2289, E2291 Wolf, Frank R., Va., E2319 Woolsey, Lynn C., Calif., E2295, E2297, E2301" CREC-2008-11-20-pt1-PgD1289,2008-11-20,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1289,D1289,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HCONRES"", ""number"": ""440""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1531""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7296""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7307""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1289,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1289] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page D1289]] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 12 public bills, H.R. 7296- 7307, and 1 resolution, H. Res. 1531, were introduced. Page H10856 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H10856-57 Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows: Security Clearance Reform: Upgrading the Gateway to the National Security Community (H. Rept. 110-916). Page H10856 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed Representative McNulty to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H10847 United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission-- Appointment: The Chair announced the Speaker's reappointment of the following member on the part of the House to the United States-China Economic Security Review Commission, effective January 1, 2009: Mr. Michael Wessel of Falls Church, Virginia. Page H10847 Recess: The House recessed at 10 a.m. and reconvened at 3 p.m. Page H10847 Congressional Oversight Panel--Appointment: Read a letter from Representative Boehner, Minority Leader, in which he appointed Representative Hensarling to the Congressional Oversight Panel, pursuant to section 125(c)(1) of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-343). Page H10848 Senate Message: Message received from the Senate today appears on page H10847. Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no yea-and-nay votes, and there were no recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and at 3:02 p.m., pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 440, the House stands adjourned until 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009." CREC-2008-11-19-pt1-PgD1280,2008-11-19,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Highlights + Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1280,D1281,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""707""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""709""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""707""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""708""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""967""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1000""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1193""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1695""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2040""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3297""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3477""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3691""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3708""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6867""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1280,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 176 (Wednesday, November 19, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 176 (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1280-D1281] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Wednesday, November 19, 2008 [[Page D1280]] Daily Digest HIGHLIGHTS Senator Barack Obama, of Illinois, submitted a letter of resignation from the United States Senate. Senate Chamber Action Routine Proceedings, pages S10607-S10679 Measures Introduced: Eighteen bills and three resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 3691-3708, and S. Res. 707-709. Pages S10659-60 Measures Reported: Special Report entitled ``Activities of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs''. (S. Rept. No. 110-524) S. Res. 707, authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the facts of the failure of Joshua Bolten, as the Custodian of Records at the White House, to appear before the Committee on the Judiciary and produce documents as required by Committee subpoena, with a preamble. (S. Rept. No. 110-522) S. Res. 708, authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the facts of the failure of Karl Rove to appear and testify before the Committee on the Judiciary and to produce documents as required by Committee subpoena, with a preamble. (S. Rept. No. 110-522) Report to accompany S. 967, to amend chapter 41 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for the establishment and authorization of funding for certain training programs for supervisors of Federal employees. (S. Rept. No. 110-523) Report to accompany S. 3477, to amend title 44, United States Code, to authorize grants for Presidential Centers of Historical Excellence. (S. Rept. No. 110-525) Report to accompany S. 1000, to enhance the Federal Telework Program. (S. Rept. No. 110-526) S. 1695, to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products, to promote innovation in the life sciences, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Page S10659 Measures Passed: Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 2040, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the bill was then passed, clearing the measure for the President. Page S10678 Measures Considered: Advancing America's Priorities Act: Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 3297, to advance America's priorities. Page S10627 Subsequently, the motion to proceed was withdrawn. Page S10627 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act--CLOTURE: Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 6867, to provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation. Pages S10627-29 A motion was entered to close further debate on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur on Friday, November 21, 2008. Page S10627 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill at approximately 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, November 20, 2008. Page S10678 Resignation Messages: Resignation of Senator Barack Obama: Senator Barack Obama, of Illinois, submitted a letter of resignation from the United States Senate, effective November 16, 2008, in order to prepare for duties as President of the United States. Page S10609 [[Page D1281]] House Messages: Albuquerque Indian School Act: Senate concurred in the amendments of the House of Representatives to S. 1193, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to take into trust 2 parcels of Federal land for the benefit of certain Indian Pueblos in the State of New Mexico, clearing the measure for the President. Pages S10676-78 Appointments: Congressional Oversight Panel: The Chair, on behalf of the Republican Leader, pursuant to provisions of Public Law 110-343, appointed the following individual as a member of the Congressional Oversight Panel: the Honorable Judd Gregg, of New Hampshire. Page S10678 Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations: Steve A. Linick, of Virginia, to be Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Alesia Ranney-Marinelli, of New York, to be a Director of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation for a term expiring December 31, 2011. Mark S. Shelton, of Kansas, to be a Director of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation for a term expiring December 31, 2011. Thomas Joseph Dodd, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring June 26, 2014. Gary C. Bryner, of Utah, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring June 26, 2014. Roger W. Wallace, of Texas, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring October 6, 2014. Rodney G. Bent, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring September 20, 2014. 1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general. 1 Coast Guard nomination in the rank of admiral. Routine lists in the Air Force, Army. Pages S10678-79 Measures Placed on the Calendar: Page S10648 Executive Communications: Pages S10648-50 Petitions and Memorials: Pages S10650-59 Additional Cosponsors: Page S10660 Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Pages S10660-76 Additional Statements: Pages S10644-48 Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S10676 Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 6:42 p.m., until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2008. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S10678.)" CREC-2008-11-19-pt1-PgD1281,2008-11-19,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1281,D1282,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2136""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3690""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1281,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 176 (Wednesday, November 19, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 176 (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1281-D1282] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) DOMESTIC AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: On Tuesday, November 18, Committee concluded a hearing to examine the state of the domestic automobile industry, after receiving testimony from Senator Stabenow; Ron Gettelfinger, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), and Rick Wagoner, General Motors Corporation, both of Detroit, Michigan; Alan R. Mulally, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan; Robert Nardelli, Chrysler LLC, Auburn Hills, Michigan; and Peter Morici, University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business, College Park. NOMINATION Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nomination of Neil M. Barofsky, of New York, to be Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program of the Department of the Treasury, after the nominee, who was introduced by Senators Dodd and Schumer, testified and answered questions in his own behalf. ECONOMIC STIMULUS Committee on the Budget: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the economic outlook and options for stimulus, after receiving testimony from Mark M. Zandi, Moody's Economy.com, West Chester, Pennsylvania; Simon Johnson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management, Cambridge; and John B. Taylor, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California. HEALTH CARE REFORM Committee on Finance: Committee concluded a hearing to examine health care reform, focusing on the economic perspective, after receiving testimony from Ivan Seidenberg, Verizon, Inc., New York, New York, on behalf of the Business Roundtable; Andrew L. Stern, Service Employees International Union, Washington, D.C.; Uwe Reinhardt, Princeton University Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton, New Jersey; and Amitabh Chandra, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, Massachusetts. [[Page D1282]] BANKRUPTCY LAW Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a hearing to examine helping families stay in their homes, focusing on the role of bankruptcy laws, including S. 2136, to address the treatment of primary mortgages in bankruptcy, and S. 3690, to help struggling families stay in their homes and to ensure that taxpayers are protected when the Secretary of the Treasury purchases equity shares in financial situations, after receiving testimony from Tom Dart, Cook County Sheriff's Office, Chicago, Illinois; Michael D. Calhoun, Center for Responsible Lending, Durham, North Carolina; Adam J. Levitin, Georgetown University Law Center, David G. Kittle, Mortgage Bankers Association, and Scott A. Stengel, Orrick, Herrington, and Sutcliffe LLP, all of Washington, D.C.; and Christopher J. Mayer, Columbia Business School, New York, New York." CREC-2008-11-19-pt1-PgD1282-2,2008-11-19,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1282,D1283,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1282,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 176 (Wednesday, November 19, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 176 (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1282-D1283] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings F-22 FIGHTER JET PROGRAM Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces held a hearing on the F-22 program. Testimony was heard from the following officials of [[Page D1283]] the Department of Defense: John Young, Under Secretary, Acquisition, Technology and Logistics; and David M. Van Buren, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Acquisition and Management. U.S. AUTO INDUSTRY STABILIZATION Committee on Financial Services: Held a hearing entitled ``Stabilizing the Financial Condition of the American Automobile Industry.'' Testimony was heard from Senators Levin and Voinovich; Representatives Levin, Upton, Hoekstra, Miller of Michigan, and Kilpatrick, the following CEOs of the automobile industry: G. Richard Wagoner, Jr., Chairman, GM; Robert Nardelli, Chrysler; and Alan Mulally, President, FMC; Ron Gettelfinger, President, United Auto Workers; and public witnesses. OVERSIGHT--FINANCIAL RESCUE PLANS Committee on Financial Services: On November 18, the Committee held a hearing entitled ``Oversight of Implementation of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and of Government Lending and Insurance Facilities: Impact on Economy and Credit Availability.'' Testimony was heard from Henry M. Paulson, Jr., Secretary of the Treasury; Ben S. Bernanke, Chairman, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System; Sheila C. Bair, Chairman, FDIC; and public witnesses. U.N. MANDATE FOR IRAQ Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight held a hearing on Renewing the United Nations Mandate for Iraq: Plans and Prospects. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. IMPLEMENTING NEW G.I. BILL REQUIREMENTS Committee on Veterans' Affairs: On November 18, the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity held a hearing on VA's Short- and Long-Term Strategies for Implementing New G.I. Bill Requirements. Testimony was heard from Keith Wilson, Director, Office of Education Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. Joint Meetings TURKMENISTAN Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Commission concluded a hearing to examine Turkmenistan, focusing on prospects for change and a new legislative framework that will result in real reform for upcoming parliamentary election, after receiving testimony from George Krol, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State; Eric McGlinchey, George Mason University Department of Public and International Affairs, and Anthony Bowyer, Caucasus and Central Asia International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), both of Washington, D.C.; and Cathy Fitzpatrick, Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights, New York, New York." CREC-2008-11-19-pt1-PgD1282,2008-11-19,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1282,D1282,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HJRES"", ""number"": ""101""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1529""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1530""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7272""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7294""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7295""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1282,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 176 (Wednesday, November 19, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 176 (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1282] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 23 public bills, H.R. 7272- 7294; 1 private bill, H.R. 7295; and 3 resolutions, H.J. Res. 101; and H. Res. 1529-1530, were introduced. Pages H10843-44, H10845 Additional Cosponsors: Page H10845 Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows: Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming: Final Staff Report for the 110th Congress (H. Rept. 110-915). Page H10843 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed Representative McNulty to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H10829 Notification of Reassembly: Read the text of the formal notification sent to Members on Thursday, November 13, 2008, of the reassembling of the House. Page H10829 Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino--Appointment: Read a letter from Representative Boehner, Minority Leader, in which he appointed Mrs. Rosa J. Correa of Bridgeport, Connecticut as a voting member to the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino. Further, Dr. Aida Levitan of Key Biscayne, Florida, previously appointed, shall also be a voting member. Page H10830 Moment of Silence: The House observed a moment of silence in honor of the men and women in uniform who have given their lives in the service of our nation in Iraq and Afghanistan, their families, and all who serve in the armed forces. Page H10830 Oath of Office--Eleventh Congressional District of Ohio: Representative-elect Marcia L. Fudge presented herself in the well of the House and was administered the Oath of Office by the Speaker. Earlier, the Clerk of the House transmitted a facsimile copy of a letter from Ms. Pat Wolfe, Elections Administrator, Office of the Secretary of State, State of Ohio, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held November 18, 2008, the Honorable Marcia L. Fudge was elected Representative to Congress for the Eleventh Congressional District, State of Ohio. Pages H10830-31 Whole Number of the House: The Speaker announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath to the gentlewoman from Ohio, Ms. Fudge, the whole number of the House is adjusted to 435. Page H10831 Recess: The House recessed at 1:32 p.m. and reconvened at 3:04 p.m. Page H10831 Calendar Wednesday: Agreed that the business in order under the Calendar Wednesday rule be dispensed with today. Page H10831 Presidential Message: Read a message from the President wherein he submitted a certification pursuant to sec. 115(a)(2) of PL 110-343-- referred to the Committee on Financial Services and ordered printed (H. Doc. 110-158). Pages H10829-30 Senate Message: Message received from the Senate by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the House today appears on page H10830. Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no yea-and-nay votes, and there were no recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 1 p.m. and adjourned at 3:05 p.m." CREC-2008-11-19-pt1-PgD1283-2,2008-11-19,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Other End Matter,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1283,D1284,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6867""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1283,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 176 (Wednesday, November 19, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 176 (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1283-D1284] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. 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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1284]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 9:30 a.m., Thursday, November 20 Senate Chamber Program for Thursday: After the transaction of any morning business (not to extend beyond one hour), Senate will continue consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 6867, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Thursday, November 20 House Chamber Program for Thursday: To be announced. _______________________________________________________________________ Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue HOUSE Ackerman, Gary L., N.Y., E2262 Andrews, Robert E., N.J., E2260 Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., Ga., E2258 Brown-Waite, Ginny, Fla., E2264 Calvert, Ken, Calif., E2269 Capps, Lois, Calif., E2260 Clay, Wm. Lacy, Mo., E2261 Cleaver, Emanuel, Mo., E2252 Costa, Jim, Calif., E2253, E2257, E2263, E2267, E2270, E2275, E2280 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E2281 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E2256, E2266, E2273 Doolittle, John T., Calif., E2253, E2277 Ellsworth, Brad, Ind., E2258 Emanuel, Rahm, Ill., E2275 Everett, Terry, Ala., E2263, E2269 Fox, Virginia, N.C., E2278 Giffords, Gabrielle, Ariz., E2255, E2272 Gingrey, Phil, Ga., E2263 Gordon, Bart, Tenn., E2252 Graves, Sam, Mo., E2259, E2261, E2262, E2264, E2266, E2268, E2270, E2272, E2274, E2276 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E2265 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E2262 Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E2276 Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E2251, E2253, E2255, E2256, E2259 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E2251, E2252, E2275 Lewis, Jerry, Calif., E2266 McCarthy, Carolyn, N.Y., E2257 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E2269, E2279 Matsui, Doris O., Calif., E2257 Miller, Gary G., Calif., E2270 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E2255, E2267, E2272, E2274, E2276, E2279 Moore, Gwen, Wisc., E2259 Murtha, John P., Pa., E2266 Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E2258 Pascrell, Bill, Jr., N.J., E2251, E2262, E2274 Paul, Ron, Tex., E2267, E2277 Petri, Thomas E., Wisc., E2268 Poe, Ted, Tex., E2261 Radanovich, George, Calif., E2254, E2257, E2264, E2264, E2268, E2273, E2277, E2281 Rogers, Mike, Ala., E2264, E2266, E2268 Rothman, Steven R., N.J., E2276 Ruppersberger, C.A. Dutch, Md., E2259 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E2260 Shimkus, John, Ill., E2253 Simpson, Michael K., Idaho, E2261, E2271 Skelton, Ike, Mo., E2265 Solis, Hilda L., Calif., E2279 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E2255, E2263, E2267, E2270, E2280 Towns, Edolphus, N.Y., E2276, E2278, E2280 Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E2256 Weller, Jerry, Ill., E2273 Wexler, Robert, Fla., E2279 Woolsey, Lynn C., Calif., E2254, E2256, E2269" CREC-2008-11-19-pt1-PgD1283,2008-11-19,110,2,,,Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2008-11-20,,DAILYDIGEST,DDCOMMITTEEMEETINGS,D1283,D1283,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1283,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 176 (Wednesday, November 19, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 176 (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1283] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Senate No meetings/hearings scheduled. House Committee on Agriculture, hearing to review the role of credit derivatives in the U.S. economy, 10 a.m., 1301 Longworth. Committee on Small Business, hearing entitled ``Review of Recent Federal Efforts to Improve Credit Conditions for Small Businesses,'' 10 a.m., 2360 Rayburn." CREC-2008-11-17-pt1-PgD1269,2008-11-17,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Highlights + Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1269,D1270,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""602""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""SRES"", ""number"": ""706""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""980""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1924""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3526""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3535""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3646""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3683""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3690""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3688""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3689""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5714""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6842""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6867""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6899""}, {""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7110""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1269,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 175 (Monday, November 17, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 175 (Monday, November 17, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1269-D1270] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Monday, November 17, 2008 [[Page D1269]] Daily Digest HIGHLIGHTS See Resume of Congressional Activity. Senate Chamber Action Routine Proceedings, pages S10535-S10606 Measures Introduced: Eight bills and one resolution were introduced, as follows: S. 3683-3690, and S. Res. 706. Page S10578 Measures Reported: Report to accompany S. 1924, to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that a disability or death of a Federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employee's duty. (S. Rept. No. 110-520) Report to accompany S. 980, to amend the Controlled Substances Act to address online pharmacies. (S. Rept. No. 110-521) Page S10578 Measures Passed: United States Army Commemorative Coin Act: Senate passed H.R. 5714, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the United States Army in 1775, to honor the American soldier of both today and yesterday, in wartime and in peace, and to commemorate the traditions, history, and heritage of the United States Army and its role in American society, from the Colonial period to today, clearing the measure for the President. Page S10601 Authorizing Testimony and Legal Representation: Senate agreed to S. Res. 706, to authorize testimony and legal representation in Peter Bergel v. Pacific Gas & Electric. Pages S10601-02 =========================== NOTE =========================== On page D1269, November 17, 2008, the Record Reads: Authorizing Testimony and Legal Representation: The Senate agreed to S. Res. 706, to authorize testimony and legal representation in Peter Bergel v. Pacific Gas & Electric. Pages S10602-02 The online version was corrected to read: Authorizing testimony and Legal Representation: The Senate agreed to S. Res. 706, to authorize testimony and legal representation in Peter Bergel v. Pacific Gas & Electric. Pages S10601-02 ========================= END NOTE ========================= House Messages: Child Safe Viewing Act: Senate concurred in the amendment of the House of Representatives to S. 602, to develop the next generation of parental control technology, clearing the measure for the President. Page S10601 Appointments: Congressional Oversight Panel: The Chair announced the following appointment made by the Majority Leader of the Senate, after consultation with the Republican Leader of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House during the recess of the Senate pursuant to the unanimous consent agreement of October 2, 2008: Pursuant to provisions of Public Law 110-343, appointment of Damon Silvers, of Maryland, as a member of the Congressional Oversight Panel. Page S10602 Congressional Oversight Panel: The Chair announced the following appointment made by the Majority Leader during the recess of the Senate pursuant to the unanimous consent agreement of October 2, 2008: Pursuant to provisions of Public Law 110-343, the appointment of Elizabeth Warren, of Massachusetts, as a member of the Congressional Oversight Panel. Page S10602 Second Reading--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that with respect to the following measures that have been read for the first time, the measures be considered as having been read a second time on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, for the purpose of placing the bills on the Senate calendar with respect to rule XIV: S. 3526, H.R. 6842, H.R. 6899, S. 3535, S. 3646, H.R. 6867, H.R. 7110, S. 3688, and S. 3689. Page S10602 Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations: Neil M. Barofsky, of New York, to be Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program. Robert A. DeHaan, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation. Michael Jonathan Green, of Maryland, to be Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma, with the rank of Ambassador. [[Page D1270]] Steven C. Hollon, of Ohio, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring September 17, 2010. Joseph E. Lambert, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring September 17, 2009. Gayle A. Nachtigal, of Oregon, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring September 17, 2009. Arthur G. Scotland, of California, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring September 17, 2010. Gerald W. VandeWalle, of North Dakota, to be Member of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring September 17, 2009. 3 Air Force nominations in the rank of general. 2 Coast Guard nominations in the rank of admiral. 1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral. Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Foreign Service, Marine Corps, Navy, and the Public Health Service. Pages S10602-06 Messages from the House: Pages S10559-61 Measures Read the First Time: Page S10561 Enrolled Bills Presented During Recess: Page S10561 Executive Communications: Pages S10561-78 Additional Cosponsors: Pages S10578-79 Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Pages S10579-S10601 Additional Statements: Pages S10555-59 Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S10601 Adjournment: Senate convened at 12 noon and adjourned at 6:03 p.m., until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S10602.)" CREC-2008-11-17-pt1-PgD1270,2008-11-17,110,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1270,D1271,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""HCONRES"", ""number"": ""440""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1270,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 175 (Monday, November 17, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 175 (Monday, November 17, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1270-D1271] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) NOMINATION Committee on Finance: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nomination of Neil M. Barofsky, of New York, to be Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program of the Department of the Treasury, after the nominee testified and answered questions in his own behalf. NOMINATION Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nomination of Robert W. McGowan, of Nevada, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service, after the nominee testified and answered questions in his own behalf. NOMINATIONS Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nominations of Kathryn A. Oberly, to be an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, who was introduced by Senator Clinton, and Alfred S. Irving, Jr., to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, who was introduced by Representative Norton, after the nominees testified and answered questions in their own behalf. [[Page D1271]] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, pursuant to section 2 of H. Con. Res. 440." 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Rec. D1271,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 175 (Monday, November 17, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 175 (Monday, November 17, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1271-D1276] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D1232) H.R. 3986, to amend the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize appropriations for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and for other purposes. Signed on October 3, 2008. (Public Law 110-338) S. 1760, to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative. Signed on October 3, 2008. (Public Law 110- 339) S. 2135, to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, to allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers, and for other purposes. Signed on October 3, 2008. (Public Law 110-340) S.J. Res. 35, to amend Public Law 108-331 to provide for the construction and related activities in support of the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS) project in Arizona. Signed on October 3, 2008. (Public Law 110-341) S.J. Res. 45, expressing the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regarding water resources in the Great Lakes--St. Lawrence River Basin. Signed on October 3, 2008. (Public Law 110-342) H.R. 1424, of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment, and for other purposes. Signed on October 3, 2008. (Public Law 110-343) H.R. 923, to provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes. Signed on October 7, 2008. (Public Law 110-344) H.R. 1199, to extend the grant program for drug-endangered children. Signed on October 7, 2008. (Public Law 110-345) H.R. 5834, to amend the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 to promote respect for the fundamental human rights of the people of North Korea, and for other purposes. Signed on October 7, 2008. (Public Law 110-346) H.R. 5975, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Main Street in Waterville, New York, as the ``Cpl. John P. Sigsbee Post Office''. Signed on October 7, 2008. (Public Law 110-347) H.R. 6092, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 Tallapoosa Street in Bremen, Georgia, as the ``Sergeant Paul Saylor Post Office Building''. Signed on October 7, 2008. (Public Law 110-348) H.R. 6437, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 North Texas Avenue in Odessa, Texas, as the ``Corporal Alfred Mac Wilson Post Office''. Signed on October 7, 2008. (Public Law 110-349) H.R. 6889, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Education to purchase guaranteed student loans for an additional year, and for other purposes. Signed on October 7, 2008. (Public Law 110-350) H.R. 6893, to amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to connect and support relative caregivers, improve outcomes for children in foster care, provide for tribal foster care and adoption access, improve incentives for adoption, and for other purposes. Signed on October 7, 2008. (Public Law 110-351) S. 3015, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 18 S. G Street, Lakeview, Oregon, as the ``Dr. Bernard Daly Post Office Building''. Signed on October 7, 2008. (Public Law 110-352) [[Page D1272]] S. 3082, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1700 Cleveland Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, as the ``Reverend Earl Abel Post Office Building''. Signed on October 7, 2008. (Public Law 110-353) H.R. 1157, to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to make grants for the development and operation of research centers regarding environmental factors that may be related to the etiology of breast cancer. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-354) H.R. 1343, to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for the health centers program under section 330 of such Act, and for other purposes. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-355) H.R. 3068, to prohibit the award of contracts to provide guard services under the contract security guard program of the Federal Protective Service to a business concern that is owned, controlled, or operated by an individual who has been convicted of a felony. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-356) H.R. 3229, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the United States Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-357) H.R. 4120, to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for more effective prosecution of cases involving child pornography, and for other purposes. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-358) H.R. 5001, to authorize the Administrator of General Services to provide for the redevelopment of the Old Post Office Building located in the District of Columbia. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-359) H.R. 5057, to reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, and for other purposes. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-360) H.R. 5265, to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy, including Becker, congenital, distal, Duchenne, Emery-Dreifuss facioscapulohumeral, limb-girdle, myotonic, and oculopharyngeal, muscular dystrophies. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-361) H.R. 5571, to extend for 5 years the program relating to waiver of the foreign country residence requirement with respect to international medical graduates, and for other purposes. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-362) H.R. 5872, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Boy Scouts of America, and for other purposes. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-363) H.R. 6370, to transfer excess Federal property administered by the Coast Guard to the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-364) H.R. 6460, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern, and for other purposes. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-365) H.R. 6890, to extend the waiver authority for the Secretary of Education under section 105 of subtitle A of title IV of division B of Public Law 109-148, relating to elementary and secondary education hurricane recovery relief, and for other purposes. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-366) H.R. 6894, to extend and reauthorize the Defense Production Act of 1950, and for other purposes. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-367) H.R. 6946, to make a technical correction in the NET 911 Improvement Act of 2008. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-368) H.R. 7081, to approve the United States-India Agreement for Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, and for other purposes. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-369) H.J. Res. 62, to honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for other purposes. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-370) S. 496, to reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-371) S. 1046, to modify pay provisions relating to certain senior-level positions in the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-372) S. 1382, to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Registry. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-373) S. 1810, to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the provision of scientifically sound information and support services to patients receiving a positive test diagnosis for Down syndrome or other prenatally and postnatally diagnosed conditions. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-374) S. 2482, to repeal the provision of title 46, United States Code, requiring a license for employment in the business of salvaging on the coast of [[Page D1273]] Florida. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-375) S. 2606, to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-376) S. 2932, to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free number, national media campaign, and grant program to provide assistance for poison prevention, sustain the funding of poison centers, and enhance the public health of people of the United States. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-377) S. 2982, to amend the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purposes. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-378) S. 3560, to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide additional funds for the qualifying individual (QI) program, and for other purposes. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-379) S. 3597, to provide that funds allocated for community food projects for fiscal year 2008 shall remain available until September 30, 2009. Signed on October 8, 2008. (Public Law 110-380) H.R. 2851, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. Signed on October 9, 2008. (Public Law 110-381) S. 2840, to establish a liaison with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to expedite naturalization applications filed by members of the Armed Forces and to establish a deadline for processing such applications. Signed on October 9, 2008. (Public Law 110-382) H.R. 2963, to transfer certain land in Riverside County, California, and San Diego County, California, from the Bureau of Land Management to the United States to be held in trust for the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians, and for other purposes. Signed on October 10, 2008. (Public Law 110-383) H.R. 3480, to direct the United States Sentencing Commission to assure appropriate punishment enhancements for those involved in receiving stolen property where that property consists of grave markers of veterans, and for other purposes. Signed on October 10, 2008. (Public Law 110-384) S. 1492, to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of broadband services and to promote the deployment of affordable broadband services to all parts of the Nation. Signed on October 10, 2008. (Public Law 110-385) S. 1582, to reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act, and for other purposes. Signed on October 10, 2008. (Public Law 110-386) S. 2162, to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Signed on October 10, 2008. (Public Law 110-387) S. 2816, to provide for the appointment of the Chief Human Capital Officer of the Department of Homeland Security by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Signed on October 10, 2008. (Public Law 110-388) S. 3023, to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and enhance compensation and pension, housing, labor and education, and insurance benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. Signed on October 10, 2008. (Public Law 110-389) S. 3128, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to provide a loan to the White Mountain Apache Tribe for use in planning, engineering, and designing a certain water system project. Signed on October 10, 2008. (Public Law 110-390) S. 3606, to extend the special immigrant nonminister religious worker program and for other purposes. Signed on October 10, 2008. (Public Law 110-391) H.R. 1532, to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of eliminating tuberculosis, and for other purposes. Signed on October 13, 2008. (Public Law 110-392) H.R. 5350, to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to sell or exchange certain National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration property located in Norfolk, Virginia, and for other purposes. Signed on October 13, 2008. (Public Law 110-393) H.R. 5618, to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes. Signed on October 13, 2008. (Public Law 110-394) H.R. 6199, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 245 North Main Street in New City, New York, as the ``Kenneth Peter Zebrowski Post Office Building''. Signed on October 13, 2008. (Public Law 110-395) H.R. 6229, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2523 7th Avenue East in North Saint Paul, Minnesota, as the ``Mayor William `Bill' Sandberg Post Office Building''. Signed on October 13, 2008. (Public Law 110-396) H.R. 6338, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4233 West Hillsboro Boulevard in Coconut Creek, Florida, as the ``Army [[Page D1274]] SPC Daniel Agami Post Office Building''. Signed on October 13, 2008. (Public Law 110-397) H.R. 6849, to amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid the prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter-cyclical payments, or average crop revenue election payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes. Signed on October 13, 2008. (Public Law 110-398) H.R. 6874, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 156 Taunton Avenue in Seekonk, Massachusetts, as the ``Lance Corporal Eric Paul Valdepenas Post Office Building''. Signed on October 13, 2008. (Public Law 110-399) S. 431, to require convicted sex offenders to register online identifiers, and for other purposes. Signed on October 13, 2008. (Public Law 110-400) S. 1738, to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction, to improve the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, to increase resources for regional computer forensic labs, and to make other improvements to increase the ability of law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute child predators. Signed on October 13, 2008. (Public Law 110-401) S. 3296, to extend the authority of the United States Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court Grounds and change the title of the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice. Signed on October 13, 2008. (Public Law 110-402) S. 3325, to enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes. Signed on October 13, 2008. (Public Law 110-403) S. 3477, to amend title 44, United States Code, to authorize grants for Presidential Centers of Historical Excellence. Signed on October 13, 2008. (Public Law 110-404) S. 3536, to amend section 5402 of title 39, United States Code, to modify the authority relating to United States Postal Service air transportation contracts, and for other purposes. Signed on October 13, 2008. (Public Law 110-405) S. 3569, to make improvements in the operation and administration of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. Signed on October 13, 2008. (Public Law 110-406) S. 3598, to amend titles 46 and 18, United States Code, with respect to the operation of submersible vessels and semi-submersible vessels without nationality. Signed on October 13, 2008. (Public Law 110-407) S. 3605, to extend the pilot program for volunteer groups to obtain criminal history background checks. Signed on October 13, 2008. (Public Law 110-408) H.R. 928, to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes. Signed on October 14, 2008. (Public Law 110-409) H.R. 1594, to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, as the Michael A. Marzano Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic. Signed on October 14, 2008. (Public Law 110-410) H.R. 2786, to reauthorize the programs for housing assistance for Native Americans. Signed on October 14, 2008. (Public Law 110-411) H.R. 6098, to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve the financial assistance provided to State, local, and tribal governments for information sharing activities, and for other purposes. Signed on October 14, 2008. (Public Law 110-412) H.R. 7198, to establish the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal for organ donors and the family of organ donors. Signed on October 14, 2008. (Public Law 110-413) S. 906, to prohibit the sale, distribution, transfer, and export of elemental mercury, and for other purposes. Signed on October 14, 2008. (Public Law 110-414) S. 1276, to facilitate the creation of methamphetamine precursor electronic logbook systems, and for other purposes. Signed on October 14, 2008. (Public Law 110-415) S. 2304, to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide grants for the improved mental health treatment and services provided to offenders with mental illnesses, and for other purposes. Signed on October 14, 2008. (Public Law 110-416) S. 3001, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Signed on October 14, 2008. (Public Law 110-417) S. 3550, to designate a portion of the Rappahannock River in the Commonwealth of Virginia as the ``John W. Warner Rapids''. Signed on October 14, 2008. (Public Law 110-418) H.R. 1714, to clarify the boundaries of Coastal Barrier Resources System Clam Pass Unit FL-64P. Signed on October 15, 2008. (Public Law 110-419) [[Page D1275]] H.R. 4544, to require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code talkers. Signed on October 15, 2008. (Public Law 110-420) H.R. 6045, to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program through fiscal year 2012. Signed on October 15, 2008. (Public Law 110-421) H.R. 6063, to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. Signed on October 15, 2008. (Public Law 110-422) H.R. 6073, to provide that Federal employees receiving their pay by electronic funds transfer shall be given the option of receiving their pay stubs electronically. Signed on October 15, 2008. (Public Law 110- 423) H.R. 6083, to authorize funding to conduct a national training program for State and local prosecutors. Signed on October 15, 2008. (Public Law 110-424) H.R. 6353, to amend the Controlled Substances Act to address online pharmacies. Signed on October 15, 2008. (Public Law 110-425) H.R. 6469, to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize increased Federal funding for the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. Signed on October 15, 2008. (Public Law 110-426) H.R. 6524, to authorize the Administrator of General Services to take certain actions with respect to parcels of real property located in Eastlake, Ohio, and Koochiching County, Minnesota, and for other purposes. Signed on October 15, 2008. (Public Law 110-427) H.R. 7082, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to disclose certain prisoner return information to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes. Signed on October 15, 2008. (Public Law 110-428) H.R. 7177, to authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients, and for other purposes. Signed on October 15, 2008. (Public Law 110-429) H.J. Res. 100, appointing the day for the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Eleventh Congress and establishing the date for the counting of the electoral votes for President and Vice President cast by the electors in December 2008. Signed on October 15, 2008. (Public Law 110-430) S. 3641, to authorize funding for the National Crime Victim Law Institute to provide support for victims of crime under Crime Victims Legal Assistance Programs as a part of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984. Signed on October 15, 2008. (Public Law 110-431) H.R. 2095, to amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes. Signed on October 16, 2008. (Public Law 110-432) H.R. 6296, to extend through 2013 the authority of the Federal Election Commission to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of penalties established and published by the Commission. Signed on October 16, 2008. (Public Law 110-433) H.R. 6531, to amend chapter 13 of title 17, United States Code (relating to the vessel hull design protection), to clarify the definitions of a hull and a deck. Signed on October 16, 2008. (Public Law 110-434) H.R. 7084, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction and performance of sound recordings by webcasters. Signed on October 16, 2008. (Public Law 110- 435) H.R. 7222, to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. Signed on October 16, 2008. (Public Law 110-436) H.R. 5159, to establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center within the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, headed by the Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services, to provide for the effective management and administration of the Capitol Visitor Center, and for other purposes. Signed on October 20, 2008. (Public Law 110-437) S. 3197, to amend title 11, United States Code, to exempt for a limited period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days. Signed on October 20, 2008. (Public Law 110-438) H.R. 3511, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2150 East Hardtner Drive in Urania, Louisiana, as the ``Murphy A. Tannehill Post Office Building''. Signed on October 21, 2008. (Public Law 110-439) H.R. 4010, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 West Percy Street in Indianola, Mississippi, as the ``Minnie Cox Post Office Building''. Signed on October 21, 2008. (Public Law 110-440) H.R. 4131, to designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as the ``Juanita Millender- McDonald Highway''. Signed on October 21, 2008. (Public Law 110-441) [[Page D1276]] H.R. 6558, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 Lundy Avenue in San Jose, California, as the ``Gordon N. Chan Post Office Building''. Signed on October 21, 2008. (Public Law 110-442) H.R. 6681, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Vine Street in New Lenox, Illinois, as the ``Jacob M. Lowell Post Office Building''. Signed on October 21, 2008. (Public Law 110-443) H.R. 6834, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4 South Main Street in Wallingford, Connecticut, as the ``CWO Richard R. Lee Post Office Building''. Signed on October 21, 2008. (Public Law 110-444) H.R. 6847, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 801 Industrial Boulevard in Ellijay, Georgia, as the ``First Lieutenant Noah Harris Ellijay Post Office Building''. Signed on October 21, 2008. (Public Law 110-445) H.R. 6902, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 513 6th Avenue in Dayton, Kentucky, as the ``Staff Sergeant Nicholas Ray Carnes Post Office''. Signed on October 21, 2008. (Public Law 110-446) H.R. 6982, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 South Ellsworth Avenue in San Mateo, California, as the ``Leo J. Ryan Post Office Building''. Signed on October 21, 2008. (Public Law 110-447) H.R. 6197, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7095 Highway 57 in Counce, Tennessee, as the ``Pickwick Post Office Building''. Signed on October 22, 2008. (Public Law 110-448)" CREC-2008-11-17-pt1-PgD1271,2008-11-17,110,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1271,D1271,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1271,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 175 (Monday, November 17, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 175 (Monday, November 17, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1271] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings IS TREASURY USING BAILOUT FUNDS TO INCREASE FORECLOSURE PREVENTION AS CONGRESS INTENDED? Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: On November 14, the Subcommittee on Domestic Policy held a hearing entitled ``Is Treasury Using Bailout Funds to Increase Foreclosure Prevention as Congress Intended?'' Testimony was heard from Neel Kashkari, Interim Assistant Secretary, Financial Stability, and Assistant Secretary, International Economics and Development, Department of the Treasury; Michael Barr, former Deputy Assistant Secretary, Community Development, Department of the Treasury; and public witnesses." CREC-2008-11-17-pt1-PgD1276-2,2008-11-17,110,2,,,Daily Digest/CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDAHEAD,D1276,D1277,,"[{""congress"": ""110"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3297""}]",154 Cong. Rec. D1276,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 175 (Monday, November 17, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 175 (Monday, November 17, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1276-D1277] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Week of November 18 through November 22, 2008 Senate Chamber On Wednesday, Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 3297, to advance America's priorities. During the balance of the week, Senate may consider any cleared legislative and executive business. Senate Committees (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Committee on Armed Services: November 18, closed business meeting to consider pending nominations and to consider and approve the report of the Committee's inquiry into the treatment of detainees in U.S. custody, 4 p.m., SR-222. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: November 18, to hold hearings to examine the state of the domestic automobile industry, 3 p.m., SD-538. November 19, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Neil M. Barofsky, of New York, to be Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program of the Treasury, 9:30 a.m., SD-538. Committee on the Budget: November 19, to hold hearings to examine the economic outlook and options for stimulus, 10 a.m., SD-608. Committee on Finance: November 19, to hold hearings to examine health care reform, focusing on the economic perspective, 10 a.m., SD-215. Committee on the Judiciary: November 19, to hold hearings to examine helping families stay in their homes, focusing on the role of bankruptcy laws, 10 a.m., SH-216. House Committees To be announced. *These figures include all measures reported, even if there was no accompanying report. A total of 265 reports have been filed in the Senate, a total of 407 reports have been filed in the House. [[Page D1277]]" CREC-2008-11-17-pt1-PgD1276,2008-11-17,110,2,,,Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2008-11-18,,DAILYDIGEST,DDCOMMITTEEMEETINGS,D1276,D1276,,,154 Cong. Rec. D1276,"Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 175 (Monday, November 17, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 175 (Monday, November 17, 2008)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1276] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Senate Committee on Armed Services: closed business meeting to consider pending nominations and to consider and approve the report of the Committee's inquiry into the treatment of detainees in U.S. custody, 4 p.m., SR-222. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to hold hearings to examine the state of the domestic automobile industry, 3 p.m., SD-538. House Committee on Financial Services, hearing entitled ``Oversight of Implementation of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and of Government Lending and Insurance Facilities: Impact on Economy and Credit Availability,'' 9:30 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, hearing on VA's Short and Long-Term Strategies for Implementing New G.I. Bill Requirements, 10:30 a.m., 334 Cannon."