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| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2341 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | FIRST LADY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON DELIVERS ELEANOR ROOSEVELT LECTURE AT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY--ADDRESS FOCUSES ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2341 | E2344 | [{"name": "Tom Lantos", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2341 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2341-E2344] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page E2341]] FIRST LADY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON DELIVERS ELEANOR ROOSEVELT LECTURE AT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY--ADDRESS FOCUSES ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ______ HON. TOM LANTOS of california in the house of representatives Friday, December 18, 1998 Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, just a few days ago, our First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton, delivered the first of the Eleanor Roosevelt Lectures sponsored by the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill at Hyde Park, New York. The address was given here in Washington, D.C., at Georgetown University, and I had the honor of being present on that occasion. It was particularly appropriate, Mr. Speaker, that our current outstanding First Lady should pay tribute to her predecessor, Eleanor Roosevelt, whose active involvement in civil rights, human rights and other worthy causes set the standard for first ladies who followed her. Mr. Speaker, it was particularly appropriate that Mrs. Clinton devoted much of her lecture to the issue of human rights. The speech was given on December 4--less than a week before the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Eleanor Roosevelt was the chair of the United Nations Human Rights Commission, which drafted the Universal Declaration over half a decade ago. Most appropriately in her address, Hillary Clinton has put the struggle for human rights into a contemporary context. She reviewed her own extensive experience in dealing with child labor, religious persecution, the sexual exploitation of women and children, hunger and malnutritio… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2344-2 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO RAYMOND ``KENT'' RICHARDSON, SR. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2344 | E2345 | [{"name": "Jerry Weller", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2344 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2344-E2345] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO RAYMOND ``KENT'' RICHARDSON, SR. ______ HON. JERRY WELLER of illinois in the house of representatives Friday, December 18, 1998 Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I come to the well today with the sad news of the passing of [[Page E2345]] Raymond ``Kent'' Richardson, Sr. of Streator, Illinois on December 8, 1998. Born 81 years ago in Tonica, Illinois, Mr. Richardson was a life long resident of the 11th Congressional district and was active in many community activities. Mr. Richardson graduated from Tonica High School in 1934. He worked as a truck driver for Melvin Trucking in Streator, Illinois and was elected as the President for the Teamsters Local #722, where he served in the interest of local workers for 15 years until his retirement. Mr. Speaker, perhaps more importantly, Mr. Richardson served his country with honor in the Pacific Theatre during World War II as a Sergeant with the United States Marine Corps 11th Amphibious Tractor Battalion. Because of his service to his country, Mr. Richardson was a life member of the VFW Post #1492 in Streator. Additionally Mr. Richardson was a member of American Legion Post #217 in Streator, a life member of the Marine Corps League and a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge #364 in Tonica. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the entire House I offer my heart felt condolences to Kent's wife Marjorie and the entire Richardson family and I wish them the best this holiday season. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2344 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH A. McALEER, SR. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2344 | E2344 | [{"name": "Sonny Callahan", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2344 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2344] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH A. McALEER, SR. ______ HON. SONNY CALLAHAN of alabama in the house of representatives Friday, December 18, 1998 Mr. CALLAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a Mobile legend, the late Joseph A. McAleer, Sr., who recently passed away following a lifetime of good deeds and noteworthy successes. With your permission, I would like to enter into the Congressional Record an editorial tribute which appeared in the Mobile Register. It is entitled ``One man's sweetest legacy'': Sweet-toothed Americans from Mobile to Manhattan can thank the late Joseph A. McAleer, Sr. for not giving up on his dreams. Instead, his legacy--the Krispy Kreme doughnut--is now a Southern tradition that ranks with other cultural icons such as iced tea and men's seersucker suits. Mobile can proudly claim Krispy Kreme doughnuts as a hometown original, thanks to Mr. McAleer, who died Sunday at the age of 74 after battling lung cancer. His family members were by his side. He was buried Tuesday. It was appropriate to pay homage to him and reflect on the sweet legacy he leaves. In 1953, Mr. McAleer opened his first Krispy Kreme doughnut franchise in Prichard, after working for Krispy Kreme's founder, Vernon Rudolph, in Pensacola. The first store failed and three and a half years later Mr. McAleer was broke. But in 1956, he changed locations, opening a store on what is now Dauphin Island Parkway. In what was a sign of things to come, business was so good from day one that lines snaked out of … | |||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2345-2 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | COMMUNITY SERVICE LEADER CYNTHIA ECKHART | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2345 | E2345 | [{"name": "Ileana Ros-Lehtinen", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2345 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2345] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNITY SERVICE LEADER CYNTHIA ECKHART ______ HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN of florida in the house of representatives Friday, December 18, 1998 Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay a tribute to an outstanding citizen; a leader who places others before herself and a fine lady who has dedicated her life to community service and to improving the lives of others, Ms. Cynthia Eckhart. For the past eight years, Cynthia has expressed and demonstrated genuine concern for various social issues affecting South Florida and has committed herself to improving the quality of life for many South Floridians. Although her presence is not always highly visible, her efforts for the Miami community are strongly felt. Cynthia has devoted herself to raising funds for charities such as improving the health care for our community, where she has assisted in the allocation of funds for leukemia and various cancer research. She has had the grand opportunity to serve as the Chair of a school's auction, where she was able to raise $87,000 to provide quality, private school tuition for many of South Florida's underprivileged and less fortunate children. On November 6th, 1998, I was privileged to speak at the 45th annual gala for Beaux Arts of the Lowe Art Museum at The University of Miami. There I witnessed first-hand Cynthia's dedication and contributions to our community. The wonderfully conducted gala that Cynthia organized raised generous funds to provide permanent acquisitions for the Lowe Art Museum. As Chairman of this gala, Cynthia raised an additional charitable amount to be used to fund visits … | |||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2345-3 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO J. REESE PHIFER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2345 | E2346 | [{"name": "Sonny Callahan", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2345 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2345-E2346] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO J. REESE PHIFER ______ HON. SONNY CALLAHAN of alabama in the house of representatives Friday, December 18, 1998 Mr. CALLAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to one of Alabama's most outstanding business leaders, the late J. Reese Phifer, who recently passed away in his hometown of Tuscaloosa. With your permission, I would like to enter into the Congressional Record an article that appeared in the New York Times which noted Mr. Phifer's many contributions, not only to the business world, but in service to the greater community as a whole. Mr. Phifer was a noted civic leader and philanthropist, and his death leaves a void, not only to his family, but to his beloved state and nation. The article is entitled: ``J. Reese Phifer, 82, Founder of Aluminum Screen Empire'': J. Reese Phifer, who turned a tiny aluminum screen factory into a business that dominates its worldwide market, died on Sunday at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. He was 82. Phifer Wire Products Inc., which was stated in 1952 in an old warehouse by Mr. Phifer, a lawyer with no previous manufacturing experience, now employs more than 1,000 people to produce more than half the world's aluminum insect screening and more than 60 percent of the world's fiberglass insect screening. The company that Mr. Phifer founded also produces Sunscreen, which block out solar rays and reduce heat, and Phifertex, a vinyl coating used on outdoor furniture. Born on February 19, 1916, Mr. Phifer was the son of William and Olga Gough Phifer. His father operated a grocery store, and Mr. Phifer and his… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2345 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | EXPRESSING UNEQUIVOCAL SUPPORT FOR MEN AND WOMEN OF OUR ARMED FORCES CURRENTLY CARRYING OUT MISSIONS IN AND AROUND PERSIAN GULF REGION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2345 | E2345 | [{"name": "John Conyers, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "612"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2345 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2345] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXPRESSING UNEQUIVOCAL SUPPORT FOR MEN AND WOMEN OF OUR ARMED FORCES CURRENTLY CARRYING OUT MISSIONS IN AND AROUND PERSIAN GULF REGION ______ speech of HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. of michigan in the house of representatives Thursday, December 17, 1998 Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, last night the president ordered an American missile attack on Iraq. Going to war is one of the most serious decisions that Congress can make, and that is why I chose to not take this vote lightly. As a veteran and a Member of Congress, I will honor our troops by working to keep them out of harm's way and the world at peace. I am convinced that the effect of H. Res. 612 will be for Congress to abandon its proper role on deciding when to go to war, one of the greatest issues of Constitutional importance. This act of war being undertaken raises many questions in my mind. How long does the bombing need to go on before the executive will obtain congressional authority? At what point will we deem the bombing a success? What are our goals in the bombing? If the stated goal of the bombing is to destroy weapons of mass destruction, then that is what this resolution should have declared. The United Nations must remain a central component of our policy toward Iraq. I believe it is extremely dangerous to carry out this bombing without the full support of our allies. Failing to do so not only undermines our trust internationally, it also denies our troops the additional military support they deserve. In addition, I do not believe that it is up to the United States to unilaterally determine what constitutes a vio… | ||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2346-2 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | DEATH OF JUDGE A. LEON HIGGINBOTHAM | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2346 | E2347 | [{"name": "Maxine Waters", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2346 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2346-E2347] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DEATH OF JUDGE A. LEON HIGGINBOTHAM ______ HON. MAXINE WATERS of california in the house of representatives Friday, December 18, 1998 Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I am deeply saddened to bring to my colleagues' attention the death of my good friend, Judge A. Leon Higginbotham on Monday, December 14, 1998. Judge Higginbotham was one of the ``true giants'' of the civil rights struggle. Judge Higginbotham was a leading legal scholar, author, historian and professor in addition to his stellar twenty-nine year career on the federal bench. Judge Higginbotham believed that the law was the vehicle to right the wrongs he experienced growing up under segregation. According to stories that Judge Higginbotham often recounted, the President of Purdue University flatly told him in his freshman year of college that the school was not required under law to provide black students with heated dormitories and, therefore, never would. The Judge said that particular experience persuaded him to become a lawyer. Judge Higginbotham was committed to a practice of law which he viewed as a commitment to social justice. He held deep convictions and continually fought for the underdog. He argued for justice and fairness. Judge Higginbotham was a friend to members of the Congressional Black Caucus. He was always available with an analysis of the issue that only he could articulate. Judge Higginbotham helped us with many projects after his retirement from the bench. The most notable was his preparation of an amicus brief in the voting rights case Shaw vs. Reno. Judge Higginbotham was a frequent witness here o… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2346 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR EATON AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S ``HOUSE THAT CONGRESS BUILT'' PROJECT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2346 | E2346 | [{"name": "Nick Smith", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2346 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2346] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR EATON AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S ``HOUSE THAT CONGRESS BUILT'' PROJECT ______ HON. NICK SMITH of michigan in the house of representatives Friday, December 18, 1998 Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to take a moment today to recognize the following caring and generous folks who, in one way or another, contributed to the Eaton Area Habitat for Humanity's ``House That Congress Built'' project in Charlotte, Michigan: Kebs, Inc., Larry Clark companies, Fannie Mae, Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Larry Bowen/Silk Screen Stuff, Construction Managers Jerry Lockman and Dan Christie/Christie Construction, Fulton Lumber, Wolohan Lumber, Dave and Lorraine Green, and Schultz, Snyder & Steele Lumber Co. Reliant/Care-free Windows, Lumbertown Citizens Lumber, Wickes Lumber, Fox Brothers Co., Kane Heating & Ventilation, Hedlund Plumbing, T.A. Gentry, Plumber Trent Mauk, B & D Electric, A-C Electric, and Drakes Insulation. Larry's Floor Covering & Paint Spot, Larry Ruyston, M.P.C. Cashway Lumber Co., Parker Built Homes, The Kitchen Shop, Consumers Energy, Williams Carpet, M & M Concrete, Concrete Cutting & Breaking, Inc., Crandell Bros., Trucking, and Gale Briggs, Inc. Builders Redi Mix, Ackerson & Son Excavating, Granger, GM Cleaning, Floyd Jewel & Eaton Federal Savings Bank, Lansing Automakers Federal Credit Union, Lansing Community Credit Union, Ann Garvey & the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Eaton County United Way, Greater Lansing Home Builders Association, and Pastor Fleming & Lawrence United Methodist Church. Pastor Hall-Neimann &… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2347-2 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. ERNEST J. KING | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | CONGRATULATIONS | E2347 | E2347 | [{"name": "Chet Edwards", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2347 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2347] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. ERNEST J. KING ______ HON. CHET EDWARDS of texas in the house of representatives Friday, December 18, 1998 Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give special tribute to my constituent and good friend, Mr. Ernest J. King of Temple, Texas. On January 2, 1999, Mr. King will retire from government service upon serving his country for forty-two years and nine months. Born in Palestine, West Virginia, Mr. King joined the Army National Guard in 1956 and served with distinction as a guardsman until 1971. In that capacity, he became a specialist in the Nike Ajax and Nike Hercules military fire control systems at Fort MacArthur, California. Throughout his tenure there, he earned various awards and commendations befitting his exemplary service in the Guard. Upon completing his military service, he began his twenty-seven year tenure as an electronics technician with the Federal Aviation Administration. His breadth of experience highlights Mr. King's service in the FAA. He received numerous citations for his dedication to excellence, often described in accolades from his superiors as having ``a can-do attitude'', ``a keen sense of personal initiative'' and ``a professionalism maintained at a level far beyond the call of duty''. Mr. King played an instrumental role in attaining the FAA's Best Regional Sector Field Office of the Year Award for 1974 and Best Regional Sector of the Year Award for 1981. He was also lauded for his efforts in the Panama Canal Zone. After President Carter signed the Panama Canal Treaty in 1978, Mr. King and his colleagues were charged with th… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2347-3 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | RECOGNIZING JERRY LOCKMAN OF CHARLOTTE, MI | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E2347 | E2347 | [{"name": "Nick Smith", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2347 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2347] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING JERRY LOCKMAN OF CHARLOTTE, MI ______ HON. NICK SMITH of michigan in the house of representatives Friday, December 18, 1998 Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to take a moment today to recognize Mr. Jerry Lockman for his work on the ``House That Congress Built'' project in Charlotte, Michigan. Jerry dutifully served as volunteer construction manager and building consultant for the first several weekends of this home located at 521 Monroe, Charlotte. He was largely responsible for its quick framing and roofing and I am proud to say we will dedicate this new home this Sunday, December 20, 1998, at 3 p.m. Mr. Lockman generously volunteered his construction expertise to guide volunteers with varying degrees of experience to construct the home. Not only did Jerry donate his vast knowledge, but his time and tools too. Families selected to receive a Habitat for Humanity home are required to contribute many hours of their ``sweat equity'' to the construction of their future home. Mr. Lockman's sweat equity, his dedication, hard work and long hours are what I recognize and honor today. His investment in this home, neighborhood, Charlotte community. Eaton Area Habitat for Humanity, and perhaps most importantly, the lives of the new homeowners, Julie, Hailey and Skyler Hartig, is to be commended. Many of my colleagues have been involved in the construction of a Habitat for Humanity home. This year, I was privileged enough to lend my support to three houses in my district. I could not have attempted to help build these homes without the drive, support and assistance of g… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2347-4 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | RUSSIA IS A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM IN CYPRUS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2347 | E2348 | [{"name": "Ed Whitfield", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2347 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2347-E2348] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RUSSIA IS A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM IN CYPRUS ______ HON. ED WHITFIELD of kentucky in the house of representatives Friday, December 18, 1998 Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, the tensions in Cyprus continue, despite a new round of American diplomatic efforts and shuttle diplomacy by the United Nations envoy. In my view, our government should focus its attention on a significant part of the problem: Russia. As it has since May, Russia refuses to halt its planned sale of S-300 missiles to the Greek Cypriots, despite resounding protests [[Page E2348]] and criticism from our government and the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United Nations. The world realizes that introducing sophisticated antiaircraft missiles and powerful air surveillance radar into the fragile Cyprus peace would dangerously raise tensions between Greek and Turkish Cypriots, and between Greece and Turkey. Even though Russia is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, it seemingly flouts numerous Security Council resolutions and United Nations efforts to defuse the tensions in Cyprus. Indeed, just last Friday the U.N. Security General cited the S- 300 sales in his report to the Security Council recommending renewal of the U.N. peacekeeping force in Cyprus. Even Greece argued for an alternative; place the S-300s on the Greek island of Crete instead of Cyprus. Although not an optimal solution, this alternative at least would have kept the missiles out of the immediate crisis zone. United States Ambassador Kenneth Brill endorsed such an idea, stating in the press that the United States would like to see… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2347 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO LOUIE GREENGARD | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2347 | E2347 | [{"name": "Bruce F. Vento", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2347 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2347] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO LOUIE GREENGARD ______ HON. BRUCE F. VENTO of minnesota in the house of representatives Friday, December 18, 1998 Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and commend the work of a tireless brother from the House of Labor in my district, Louie Greengard. Mr. Greengard recently retired as the president of the Saint Paul Trades and Labor Assembly, the AFL-CIO central body my district. In 1969, Louie Greengard began his trades career as a carpenter. Elected Recording Secretary of the Carpenters and Joiners Local 87 in 1977, Greengard advanced to the position of Business Agent in 1982. In 1988, his carpenter sisters and brothers elected him as Executive Secretary of the Carpenters District Council. One year later, in 1989, Louie Greengard was elected President of the Saint Paul Trades and Labor Assembly. He served in this capacity until his recent retirement late this year. I've been pleased to work with Louie Greengard on a wide variety of issues, all advancing the working people's interests and concerns. I know Greengard as a hard-working, strong, fair, effective servant of labor in all walks of life and work; advocating for working families' wages, benefits, and an innovative service network; leading the Trades and Labor Assembly through good times and bad. Highlights include organizing innumerable Saint Paul Winter Carnival Parade units for the Assembly; coordinating labor's participation in the United Way campaigns; drawing Minnesota's oldest labor newspaper, The Union Advocate under the trades and Labor Assembly's aegis; successfully lobbying for Saint Paul's h… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2348 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH COULD SAVE MEDICARE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2348 | E2348 | [{"name": "Randy (Duke) Cunningham", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2348 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2348] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH COULD SAVE MEDICARE ______ HON. RANDY ``DUKE'' CUNNINGHAM of california in the house of representatives Friday, December 18, 1998 Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise once again to encourage my colleagues to continue supporting increased funding levels for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This funding is critical for biomedical research that benefits all Americans. It improves quality of life. San Diego County is a leader in the field of biomedical research. One of our local champions for medical research is Dr. Lawrence Goldstein, an investigator in the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and a professor in the Division of Cellular and Molescular Medicine and Department of Pharmacology at the UCSD School of Medicine. I submit an article from the San Diego Union Tribune in which Dr. Goldstein suggests that biomedical research could help save the Medicine Trust Fund from bankruptcy. [From the San Diego Union Tribune, Dec. 11, 1998] Medicare Cure: Biomedical Research? (By Lawrence S. Goldstein) While not obvious, part of the solution to the impending Medicare crisis may be greater federal investment in biomedical research. This surprising conclusion was recently suggested by a series of studies from Dr. Kenneth Manton and colleagues at Duke University. These researchers analyzed the incidence of disability among the elderly between 1982 and 1994 and found that it fell steadily every year. One of the major factors driving these consistent declines in disability ap… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2349 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | RED RIBBON WEEK IN COLUMBUS, GEORGIA | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2349 | E2350 | [{"name": "Mac Collins", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2349 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2349-E2350] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page E2349]] RED RIBBON WEEK IN COLUMBUS, GEORGIA ______ HON. MAC COLLINS of georgia in the house of representatives Friday, December 18, 1998 Mr. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, recently, I attended the ``kickoff event'' for Red Ribbon Week in Columbus, Georgia. Red Ribbon Week highlights the combined efforts of public and business groups to fight drugs throughout the community, but particularly in our schools. The event brings together and encourages participants in this outstanding effort. This year, Mr. Jack Pezold was chosen to be the keynote speaker. Mr. Pezold has been an extremely active member of the Columbus community and has set an example which should be an inspiration to young people. Although Mr. Pezold has been very successful in his business endeavors, it is his altruistic activities for which he will longer be appreciated and remembered. Mr. Pezold has been a major contributor to the ``Drug Free You and Me'' program in the Muscogee County schools for many years. He also has contributed his time and plane to fly for the ``Angel Flights'' program, an organization which flies sick children and their families to different cities to receive medical treatment. In addition, he is Honorary Chairman of the Childrens' Miracle Network. He is involved with the Partners in Education Program, and this year purchased a portable classroom for the school, in addition to the other things he does for the school throughout the year. Mr. Pezold is extremely active and supportive in the maintenance of the Ronald McDonald House of West Georgia, of which he is Chairman. It was because … | |||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | Senate | HOUSE | HOUSE | FRONTMATTER | H11771 | H11771 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11771 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [House] [Page H11771] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 144 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1998 No. 154 | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgH11771-2 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HDESIGNATION | H11771 | H11771 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11771 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [House] [Page H11771] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Speaker: Washington, DC, December 18, 1998. I hereby designate the Honorable Ray LaHood to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgH11771-3 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | PRAYER | HOUSE | HOUSE | PRAYER | H11771 | H11771 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11771 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [House] [Page H11771] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER The Chaplain, Rev. James David Ford, D.D., offered the following prayer: Let us pray, using the words of Saint Francis: Lord make us instruments of Your peace. Where there is hatred let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgH11771-4 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | THE JOURNAL | HOUSE | HOUSE | HJOURNAL | H11771 | H11771 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11771 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [House] [Page H11771] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair has examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the House his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgH11771-5 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | HOUSE | HOUSE | PLEDGE | H11771 | H11771 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11771 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [House] [Page H11771] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) come forward and lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. PALLONE led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgH11771-6 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE--PROVIDING VOTE FOR THE DELEGATE TO CONGRESS FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN CONSIDERATION OF PRESIDENTIAL IMPEACHMENT RESOLUTIONS | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H11771 | H11773 | [{"name": "Eleanor Holmes Norton", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "613"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "613"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11771 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [House] [Pages H11771-H11773] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE--PROVIDING VOTE FOR THE DELEGATE TO CONGRESS FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN CONSIDERATION OF PRESIDENTIAL IMPEACHMENT RESOLUTIONS Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to offer a privileged resolution that is at the desk. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 613 Whereas rule IX of the Rules of the House of Representatives provides that questions of privilege shall arise whenever the rights of the House collectively or the Members individually in their representative capacity are affected; Whereas under the precedents, customs, and traditions of the House pursuant to rule IX, a question of privilege has arisen in cases involving the constitutional prerogatives of the House and of Members of the House; and Whereas the House is prepared to consider a resolution impeaching the President, and the Delegate to the Congress from the District of Columbia seeks to assert the constitutional prerogative to cast a vote in the consideration of the resolution: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, SECTION 1. PROVIDING VOTE FOR DELEGATE FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN CONSIDERATION OF PRESIDENTIAL IMPEACHMENT RESOLUTIONS. Pursuant to section 2 of article I of the Constitution and the twenty-third article of amendment thereto granting the people of the District of Columbia the right to vote in presidential elections, the Delegate to the Congress from the District of Columbia shall be permitted to cast a vote in the House of Representatives in the same manner as a member of the House in the consideration by the … | ||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgH11771 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | Senate | HOUSE | HOUSE | CALLTOORDER | H11771 | H11771 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11771 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [House] [Page H11771] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H11771]] Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 1999, at 12 noon. House of Representatives Friday, December 18, 1998 The House met at 9 a.m. and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. LaHood). ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgH11773 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | MOTION TO ADJOURN | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H11773 | H11774 | [{"name": "David E. Bonior", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11773 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [House] [Pages H11773-H11774] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MOTION TO ADJOURN Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, in protest of the decision to proceed while U.S. men and women are fighting abroad, I move that the House do now adjourn. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion to adjourn offered by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Bonior). The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the noes appeared to have it. Recorded Vote Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 183, noes 225, not voting 26, as follows: [Roll No. 540] AYES--183 Abercrombie Ackerman Andrews Baesler Baldacci Barcia Bentsen Berman Berry Bishop Blagojevich Blumenauer Bonior Borski Boswell Boucher Boyd Brady (PA) Brown (CA) Brown (OH) Capps Cardin Carson Clay Clayton Clement Clyburn Condit Conyers Costello Coyne Cramer Cummings Danner Davis (FL) Davis (IL) DeFazio DeGette Delahunt DeLauro Deutsch Dicks Dingell Dixon Doggett Dooley Doyle Edwards Engel Eshoo Etheridge Evans Farr Fattah Fazio Filner Ford Frank (MA) Frost Furse Gejdenson Gephardt Green Gutierrez Hall (OH) Hamilton Harman Hastings (FL) Hilliard Hinojosa Holden Hooley Hoyer Jackson (IL) Jackson-Lee (TX) Jefferson John Johnson, E. B. Kanjor… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgH11774 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE--IMPEACHING WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H11774 | H11870 | [{"name": "Henry J. Hyde", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "David E. Bonior", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Conyers, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Richard A. Gephardt", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Asa Hutchinson", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Martin Frost", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Robert Menendez", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Barney Frank", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Chet Edwards", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Rosa L. DeLauro", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "George W. Gekas", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ed Bryant", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Rick Boucher", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ike Skelton", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Lewis", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Robert C. \"Bobby\" Scott", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Gerald B. H. Solomon", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bob Barr", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bill McCollum", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Sam Johnson", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Randy (Duke) Cunningham", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jerrold Nadler", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Lindsey Graham", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Thomas M. Barrett", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Charles T. Canady", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Steve Buyer", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Maxine Waters", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Steny H. Hoyer", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "James E. Rogan", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Martin T. Meehan", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "W. G. (Bill) Hefner", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John D. Dingell", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Sheila Jackson Lee", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Tom Bliley", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Diana DeGette", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Elton Gallegly", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Robert Wexler", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Tom Campbell", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Steven R. Rothman", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Thomas E. Petri", "role": "speaking"… | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "367"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "433"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "525"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "581"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "611"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "611"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "611"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "975"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "989"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11774 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [House] [Pages H11774-H11870] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE--IMPEACHING WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on the Judiciary, I call up a privileged Resolution (H. Res. 611) impeaching William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors, and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 611 Resolved, That William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States, is impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors, and that the following articles of impeachment be exhibited to the United States Senate: Articles of impeachment exhibited by the House of Representatives of the United States of America in the name of itself and of the people of the United States of America, against William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States of America, in maintenance and support of its impeachment against him for high crimes and misdemeanors. Article I In his conduct while President of the United States, William Jefferson Clinton, in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of President of the United States and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, has willfully corrupted and manipulated the judicial process of the United States for his personal gain and exoneration, impeding the administration of justice, in that: On August 17, 1998, Willia… | ||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgH11870-2 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. | HOUSE | HOUSE | EXECUTIVECOMM | H11870 | H11878 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11870 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [House] [Pages H11870-H11878] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: 12341. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Tart Cherries grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Establishment of Rules and Regulations for Grower Diversion and a compensation rate for the Cherry Industry Administrative Board Public Member and Alternate Public Member [Docket No. FV97-930-2 FR] December 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 12342. A letter from the Administrator, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Termination of Designation of the State of Minnesota With Respect to the Inspection of Meat and Meat Food Products [Docket No. 98-048F] received December 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 12343. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Solid Wood Packing Material From China [Docket No. 98-087-4] (RIN: 0579-AB01) received December 17, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 12344. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--High- Temperature Forced-Air Treatments for Citrus [Docket No. 96- 069-2] received December… | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgH11870 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ADJOURNMENT | H11870 | H11870 | [{"name": "F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11870 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [House] [Page H11870] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 10 o'clock p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until tomorrow, Saturday, December 19, 1998, at 9 a.m. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgH11878-2 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HPUBBILLS | H11878 | H11878 | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "613"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "613"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11878 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [House] [Page H11878] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 5 of rule X and clause 4 of rule XXII, Ms. NORTON introduced a resolution (H. Res. 613) providing a vote for the Delegate to the Congress from the District of Columbia in the consideration by the House of Representatives of any resolution impeaching the President or Vice President of the United States; which was referred to the Committee on Rules. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgH11878-3 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | PETITIONS, ETC. | HOUSE | HOUSE | HPETITIONS | H11878 | H11878 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11878 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [House] [Page H11878] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PETITIONS, ETC. Under clause 1 of rule XXII, petitions and papers were laid on the clerk's desk and referred as follows: 92. The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Council of Detroit, relative to a Resolution petitioning Congress to give high priority to the urban agenda and putting an end to public inquiries into President Clinton's personal life; to the Committee on the Judiciary. | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgH11878 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HPUBCOMMREPORT | H11878 | H11878 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11878 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [House] [Page H11878] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows: Mr. SHUSTER: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Summary of Legislative and Oversight Activities of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 105th Congress (Rept. 105-831). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. Mr. ARCHER: Committee on Ways and Means. Legislative and Oversight Activities of the Committee on Ways and Means During the 105th Congress (Rept. 105-832). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt2-PgD1214-2 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings | SENATE | DAILYDIGEST | DDSCMEETINGS | D1214 | D1214 | 144 Cong. Rec. D1214 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held. | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt2-PgD1214-3 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1214 | D1215 | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "611"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "613"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. D1214 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1214-D1215] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Bills Introduced: 1 resolution, H. Res 613, was introduced. Page H11878 Reports Filed: Reports were filed as follows: Filed on December 17, 1998, Summary of Legislative and Oversight Activities of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 105th Congress (H. Rept. 105-831); and Legislative and Oversight Activities of the Committee on Ways and Means During the 105th Congress (H. Rept. 105-832). Page H11878 Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he designated Representative LaHood to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. Page H11771 Question of Privilege: The Chair ruled that H. Res. 613, submitted by Representative Holmes Norton, did not constitute a question of the privileges of the House. Pages H11771-73 Motion to Adjourn: The House rejected the Bonior motion to adjourn by a yea and nay vote of 183 yeas and 225 nays, Roll No. 540. Pages H11773-74 Impeaching William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States: The House began consideration of H. Res. 611, Impeaching William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Pursuant to the order of the House, consideration will resume on Saturday, December 19. Pages H11774-H11965 Unanimous Consent Order: Agreed that during further consideration of House Resolution 611, the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution to final adoption without intervening motion except: (1) debate on the resolution for a period not to exceed beyond 10:00 p.m. tonight, equally divided at the outset and controlled by the chairm… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt2-PgD1214 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | Daily Digest/Senate | SENATE | DAILYDIGEST | DDSCHAMBER | D1214 | D1214 | 144 Cong. Rec. D1214 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Friday, December 18, 1998 [[Page D1214]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action The Senate was not in session today. It is next scheduled to meet on Wednesday, January 6, 1999 at 12 noon. | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt2-PgD1215-2 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | Daily Digest/CONGRESSIONAL RECORD 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... | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDALLOTHER | D1215 | D1216 | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "611"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. D1215 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1215-D1216] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD 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 at 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 on the Wide Area Information Server (WAIS) through the Internet and via asynchronous dial-in. Internet users can access the database by using the World Wide Web; the Superintendent of Documents home page address is http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs, by using local WAIS client software or by telnet to swais.access.gpo.gov, then login as guest (no password required). Dial-in users should use communications software and modem to call (202) 512-1661; type swais, then login as guest (no password required). For general information about GPO Access, contact the GPO Access User Support Team by sending Internet e-mail to gpoaccess@gpo.gov, or a fax to (202) 512-1262; or by calling Toll Free 1-888-293-6498 or (202) 512-1530 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the fol… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt2-PgD1215 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1215 | D1215 | 144 Cong. Rec. D1215 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1215] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held. | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt2-PgH-FrontMatter | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | Senate | HOUSE | HOUSE | FRONTMATTER | H11879 | H11879 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11879 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [House] [Page H11879] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 144 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1998 No. 154 | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt2-PgH11879-2 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE--IMPEACHING WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H11879 | H11965 | [{"name": "John Conyers, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Frank Mascara", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bill McCollum", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bob Inglis", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Zoe Lofgren", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Joseph Moakley", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Mark W. Neumann", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jay Dickey", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ken Bentsen", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ed Pastor", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Gary A. Condit", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Robert A. Brady", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Martin T. Meehan", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bill Delahunt", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jim Ryun", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bob Barr", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Donald A. Manzullo", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bob Franks", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Wally Herger", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bart Stupak", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Earl Pomeroy", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Nick Lampson", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "James A. Traficant Jr.", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ralph M. Hall", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Christopher John", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Nydia M. Velazquez", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Charles B. Rangel", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jim Bunning", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Steve Buyer", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Rick Hill", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Dave Weldon", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Richard E. Neal", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "James E. Clyburn", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John S. Tanner", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Van Hilleary", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Brian P. Bilbray", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Charles W. Norwood", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Edward Porter", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Sheila Jackson Lee", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Michael F. Doyle", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bill Pascrell, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Gregory W. Meeks", "role": "speak… | [{"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "24"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "525"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "581"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "611"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "3396"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11879 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [House] [Pages H11879-H11965] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE--IMPEACHING WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS (Continued) Announcement by the Speaker Pro Tempore The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. LaHood). The Chair reminds all persons in the gallery that they are here as guests of the House. Any manifestation of approval or disapproval of proceedings is in violation of the rules of the House. Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Mascara). (Mr. MASCARA asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. MASCARA. Mr. Speaker, I come to the well today to express my disappointment at the impeachment proceedings that are taking place on the House floor today. I am deeply disappointed and disillusioned. As debate continues tonight, I would like to ironically quote President Nixon who said the Nation needs a sense of history more than a sense of histrionics. As I listened to the Clerk reading the articles of impeachment today, I was both saddened and ashamed to be a part of these proceedings. It is an emotional time for me, to participate in this dark period of our history impeaching the President of the United States. I have consistently defended the integrity of public service generally and service in this House, specifically saying that in spite of the cynicism and the low regard, oftentimes, and hatred for elective office, I am proud and honored to be a Member of the United States House of Representatives. Regrettably, those feelings have been somewhat diminished and tainted as a result of these unfair proceedings. While the President's behavior was reprehensible, most constitutional scholars believe these ch… | ||
| CREC-1998-12-18-pt2-PgH11879 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | Senate | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H11879 | H11879 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11879 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [House] [Page H11879] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H11879]] Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 1999, at 12 noon. House of Representatives Friday, December 18, 1998 ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgD1209-2 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings | SENATE | DAILYDIGEST | DDSCMEETINGS | D1209 | D1209 | 144 Cong. Rec. D1209 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1209] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held. | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgD1209-3 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1209 | D1210 | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HJRES", "number": "139"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HJRES", "number": "140"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "611"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "612"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. D1209 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1209-D1210] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Bills Introduced: 3 resolutions, H.J. Res. 139-140 and H. Res. 612, were introduced. Page H11768 Reports Filed: Reports were filed as follows: Filed on November 2: Investigation of the Conversion of the $1.7 Million Centralized White House Computer System, Known as the White House Database, and Related Matters (H. Rept. 105-828); Filed on November 5: Investigation of Political Fund Raising Improprieties and Possible Violations of Law--Interim Report (H. Rept. 105-829); and Filed on December 15: H. Res. 611, Impeaching William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors (H. Rept. 105-830). Page H11768 Reassembling of the House of Representatives on December 17th: The Speaker laid before the House the text of the formal notification he sent to Members on Monday, December 14, 1998 on the reassembling of the House. Page H11721 Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce: On November 27, the Speaker appointed the following individuals to the Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce: Mr. Grover Norquist of Virginia; Mr. Richard D. Parsons of New York; Mr. David Pottruck of California; Mr. James Gilmore of Virginia and Mr. Dean Andal of California. On December 3, the Minority Leader appointed the following individuals to the Commission: Mr. Gary Locke of Washington; Mr. Ron Kirk of Texas; and Mr. Robert Pittman of Virginia. Page H11721 Twenty-First Century Workforce Commission: On November 13, the Speaker appointed the following individuals to the Twenty-First Century Workforce Commission: Mr. Thomas J. Murrin of Pennsylvania; Mr. Kenneth Saxe of Pennsylvania; Mr. Frank Riggs of California; and Mr. Frank Roberts of California. Pa… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgD1209 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | Daily Digest/Senate | SENATE | DAILYDIGEST | DDSCHAMBER | D1209 | D1209 | 144 Cong. Rec. D1209 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1209] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Thursday, December 17, 1998 [[Page D1209]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action The Senate was not in session today. It is next scheduled to meet on Wednesday, January 6, 1999 at 12 noon. | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgD1210 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1210 | D1211 | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "581"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. D1210 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1210-D1211] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY Committee on the Judiciary: On December 12, the Committee concluded consideration of a proposed resolution containing articles of impeachment against President Clinton and took the following action: Adopted article IV, as amended, abuse of power, by a vote of 21-16. Failed to adopt a proposed joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to censuring the President, by a vote of 22 to 14 and with 1 voting present. Committee adjourned subject to call. On December 11, the Committee concluded debate on and took the following action on a proposed resolution containing articles of impeachment against President Clinton: Adopted article I, as amended, perjury before the grand jury, by a vote of 21 to 16; Adopted article II, perjury in a civil case, by a vote of 20 to 17; and Adopted article III, obstruction of justice, by a vote of 21 to 16. IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY Committee on the Judiciary: On December 10, began debate on a proposed resolution containing articles of impeachment against President Clinton. The Committee also heard final presentations in the Impeachment Inquiry by Abbe Lowell, Minority Chief Investigative Counsel and David Schippers, Chief Investigative Counsel. Prior to the presentations, the Committee met in executive session and approved a motion to release certain documents necessary for the presentations. IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY Committee on the Judiciary: On December 9, the Committee continued hearings in the Impeachment Inquiry pursuant to H. Res. 581. Testimony was heard on Prosecutorial Standards for Obstruction of Justice and Perjury. Testimony was heard from Thomas P. Sullivan, former U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Illinois; Richard J. Davis, Weil, Got… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgD1211 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | Daily Digest/CONGRESSIONAL RECORD 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... | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDALLOTHER | D1211 | D1212 | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "611"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. D1211 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1211-D1212] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD 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 at 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 on the Wide Area Information Server (WAIS) through the Internet and via asynchronous dial-in. Internet users can access the database by using the World Wide Web; the Superintendent of Documents home page address is http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs, by using local WAIS client software or by telnet to swais.access.gpo.gov, then login as guest (no password required). Dial-in users should use communications software and modem to call (202) 512-1661; type swais, then login as guest (no password required). For general information about GPO Access, contact the GPO Access User Support Team by sending Internet e-mail to gpoaccess@gpo.gov, or a fax to (202) 512-1262; or by calling Toll Free 1-888-293-6498 or (202) 512-1530 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgE2335-2 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO PRINCIPAL WEAVER ODOM | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2335 | E2335 | [{"name": "Gene Green", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2335 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2335] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO PRINCIPAL WEAVER ODOM ______ HON. GENE GREEN of texas in the house of representatives Thursday, December 17, 1998 Mr. GREEN. Mr. Speaker, I ask all of my colleagues in Congress to join me in paying tribute to an outstanding individual, Mr. Weaver Odom. Mr. Odom recently will retire after serving the Aldine Intermediate School District for 35 years, 31 of which has principal of Colonial Hills Elementary. Weaver Odom joined Aldine ISD in 1963 and spent the first few years of his career as a fifth and sixth grade teacher. In 1968 he became temporary principal at Colonial Hills, but the temporary label was dropped. His 31 years of dedicated service will leave a legacy for students and teachers alike. We in the Aldine ISD has been very fortunate to have benefited from Mr. Odom's dedication and loyalty. He always led by example and frequently welcomed students to school. Because he always treated others with respect and dignity, the people who work for him and attend his school consider him their friend as well as their principal. Staff, faculty and students alike have spoken out in appreciation for Mr. Odom's work ethic and love for his students. His staff is so loyal that almost half of the school's employees have been there for more then 10 years. Many have admitted they stay simply because Principal Odom makes working at Colonial Hills fun. In honor of Weaver Odom, the Aldine ISD recently announced it's decision to rename Colonial Hills to Odom Elementary. This honor is an appropriate way to thank Principal Odom for his dedication and leadership at the school an… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgE2335-3 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO WILDA SPALDING | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2335 | E2335 | [{"name": "Howard L. Berman", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2335 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2335] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO WILDA SPALDING ______ HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN of california in the house of representatives Thursday, December 17, 1998 Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to World Wins Corporation and its president, Wilda Spalding. I'm convinced that if there were more people like Wilda Spalding, than such lofty goals as world peace would not seem nearly so elusive. For 25 years, Ms. Spalding, the President of World Wins Corporation, has waged a one- person campaign in support of universal human rights, peace, and justice. She has devoted an incredible amount of her own time and resources in this effort. Among her proudest accomplishments was working with the United Nations to establish the UN's Year of the Child. I first became aware of Ms. Spalding in the summer of 1998, when World Wins Corporation issued a medal of excellence to my close friend, Blinky Rodriguez. Blinky is the architect of the Valley Peace Treaty, which during the past five years has brought about a remarkable reduction in the number of gang killings in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. Those of us who live and work in the Northeast Valley are well aware of Blinky's work, and we were all very moved when he was recognized by Wilda Spalding and World Wins Corporation. Blinky joined 14 other winners of the Medal of Excellence in Geneva, Switzerland, where he was feted in front of an international audience of dignitaries. I will always be grateful to Ms. Spalding for bestowing this prestigious and richly-deserved honor on Blinky. I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting Wilda Spalding, Presiden… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgE2335-4 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. J. MICHAEL BISHOP FOR RECEIVING THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CELL BIOLOGY'S 1998 PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | CONGRATULATIONS | E2335 | E2336 | [{"name": "George W. Gekas", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2335 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2335-E2336] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. J. MICHAEL BISHOP FOR RECEIVING THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CELL BIOLOGY'S 1998 PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD ______ HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Thursday, December 17, 1998 Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to the attention of my colleagues the name of J. Michael Bishop, M.D. Dr. Bishop received the American Society for Cell Biology's 1998 Public Service Award on Sunday, December 13, 1998. On behalf of the Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus, I want to extend our deepest congratulations to Dr. Bishop for his outstanding scientific and educational accomplishments. Last year, I was pleased to receive the same Public Policy Award. I am honored that for once in my lifetime, a Nobel Laureate is actually following in my footsteps. Nearly 10 years ago, Dr. Bishop, along with other scientists, proposed a forum where scientists could brief the Congress and its staff on the latest discoveries in biomedical research. Thus was born the Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus, which has now conducted over seventy-five briefings, provided the Congress with a first-rate science [[Page E2336]] education, and has served to identify a bipartisan group of Members who actively support funding for medical research. The Biomedical Research Caucus has provided a forum for presentations that have made a remarkable and lasting impression on our views of what the proper role that the Congress should play in appropriating funds for the National Institutes of Health and Science Programs. The fact that the Biomedical Research Caucus has be… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgE2335 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO THE LATE HON. MORRIS ``MO'' UDALL | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2335 | E2335 | [{"name": "Tom Sawyer", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2335 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2335] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page E2335]] TRIBUTE TO THE LATE HON. MORRIS ``MO'' UDALL ______ HON. THOMAS C. SAWYER of ohio in the house of representatives Thursday, December 17, 1998 Mr. SAWYER. Mr. Speaker, earlier this week my friend and predecessor in this great body, John Seiberling, called and asked that I insert into the Record of our work his thoughts on his friend and colleague, Mo Udall. To all of us who knew and worked with Mo Udall, he will always be an indelible model of all that we can be and do as lawmakers and as leaders, and as friends to one another even in the most difficult times. I am grateful and honored that John Seiberling would ask me to share his words in this way. December 14, 1998. Re Hon. Morris Udall. The death on December 12 of Morris ``Mo'' Udall has taken from us one of the most loved, most respected, and most accomplished Members of Congress in this generation. Mo Udall was a BIG person, in every sense of the word. He was big not only in physical stature but also in strength of character, intellectual acumen, unfailing good humor, political vision, and understanding of the House and its constitutional role. I first became acquainted with Mo in 1970, when he came to Akron to help me, a political underdog, in my ultimately successful campaign for election to the House. After I was elected, he helped me become one of his colleagues on the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, which he later chaired with great distinction for over a decade. There… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgE2336-2 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | THE MAN BEHIND THE VOTES | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2336 | E2337 | [{"name": "Gene Green", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2336 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2336-E2337] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE MAN BEHIND THE VOTES ______ HON. GENE GREEN of texas in the house of representatives Thursday, December 17, 1998 Mr. GREEN. Mr. Speaker, credit for the Democratic party's success in the November elections is due to our sustained commitment to the issues affecting American families. In a recent editorial in the Washington Post, Joseph A. Califano, Jr., a former aide to President Lyndon Johnson, describes the birth of many of those policies. Voting rights for minorities, a Medicare system that provides health care for the elderly and disabled, and Social Security that lifted more than 2 million seniors out of poverty are just a few of President Johnson's initiatives that Democrats have been fighting for over the past 30 years. In fact, just about every issue Democrats hold most dearly were conceptualized and implemented during the Johnson Administration. Initiatives like elementary and secondary education, protecting the environment, and clean air and water have been the cornerstones of the Democratic party since President Johnson had the wisdom to push his Great Society agenda. Despite efforts by some Members to cut or eliminate many of these programs, Democrats have held firm in our convictions. The American people sent a clear message to their elected officials in the November elections--a message to fight for the issues that help hardworking Americans, like Medicare, Social Security, education and the environment. I for one am proud of our party's accomplishments and look forward to continuing to work toward President Johnson's goals. Mr. Speaker, I submit t… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgE2336 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | HONORING THE EIGHTH GENERATION OF CASHELL'S IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2336 | E2336 | [{"name": "Constance A. Morella", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2336 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2336] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE EIGHTH GENERATION OF CASHELL'S IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND ______ HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA of maryland in the house of representatives Thursday, December 17, 1998 Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, Montgomery County, MD, the district which I am proud to represent in Congress, is perhaps one of the most transient districts in the Nation. That is why it is a distinct honor to bring to your attention a family celebrating their eighth generation of Montgomery Countians with the births of Cashell Lee Hurdle, born February 22, 1998, son of Gaines Finley Hurdle and Kenneth Lee Hurdle of Bethesda, and McLean Gerald Morgan and Sarah Louise Morgan, both born December 4, 1997, the children of David Gough ``Rusty'' Morgan and Karen Brown Morgan of Rockville. This new generation comes from a family lineage of distinctive Montgomery Countians. They are a direct descendant of George Cashell, born in Cashel, Ireland, 1748, who immigrated to this country and died in Montgomery County in 1802. Cashell's great-great grandfather, Francis Hazel Cashell (1872-1930) was the owner of extensive farmland in the Redland area of Montgomery County and the Cashell Motor Company in Rockville. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, elected in 1917. His great- grandmother, Alice Cashell Keech, (1896-1994) was an avid fox hunter and sportswoman, and a 98-year resident of Montgomery County. Sarah and McLean's great-grandfather, Jo V. Morgan, Sr., a Bethesda resident for 44 years, was the county's first civil service commissioner and a judge of the District of Columbia Tax Court. The … | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgE2337-2 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO FORMER CONGRESSMAN ROMAN PUCINSKI | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2337 | E2337 | [{"name": "William O. Lipinski", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2337 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2337] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO FORMER CONGRESSMAN ROMAN PUCINSKI ______ HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI of illinois in the house of representatives Thursday, December 17, 1998 Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Roman Pucinski, who represented the northwest side of the City of Chicago in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1959 to 1973. From the start of his tenure in Congress, then Representative Pucinski mounted a one-man effort to require airlines to install crash- proof cockpit voice recorders in airplanes. Despite organized opposition from the major airlines, Pucinski kept the pressure on and in 1964 the Federal Aviation Administration issued an order requiring air carriers to install crash-proof cockpit voice recorders in their aircraft. Commonly referred to as the ``black box'', cockpit voice recorders are now a critical component of aviation safety. Black boxes provide vital information about the final minutes of airline disasters to accident investigators and have helped determine the cause of several plane crashes. As a decorated Air Force pilot, Pucinski knew that a recording of last minute cockpit conversations would provide vital clues to the cause of airline tragedies. As an Air Force pilot, Pucinski led his bomber group in the first B-29 bombing raid over Tokyo during World War II. He flew 48 other combat missions over Japan and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with Clusters. From his own personal experience as a pilot, Pucinski understood that, in the last few minutes preceding an air tragedy, the cockpit crew are far too busy trying to save the… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgE2337-3 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | GLOBAL HUNGER AND UNITED NATIONS FOOD AND AGRICULTURE PROGRAM | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2337 | E2338 | [{"name": "Lee H. Hamilton", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2337 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2337-E2338] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] GLOBAL HUNGER AND UNITED NATIONS FOOD AND AGRICULTURE PROGRAM ______ HON. LEE H. HAMILTON of indiana in the house of representatives Thursday, December 17, 1998 Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I want to bring to the attention of our colleagues an editorial from former Senator, now Ambassador, George McGovern, concerning global hunger and United Nations Food and Agriculture Program. George McGovern has distinguished himself through a life-long commitment of service to the United States and to addressing world hunger. As he recounts in this article, it was his experience in the U.S. Armed Forces in Europe during World War II which first made him aware of the devastating impact of starvation on a population. Thereafter, he devoted much of his effort in the U.S. Senate to programs designed to alleviate famine. Today he is serving his country once more as Ambassador to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Program. And now he is clarifying for us many of the challenges faced by the United Nations in these efforts, and the benefits which they have brought to hundreds of millions of people around the world. As Ambassador McGovern notes, foreign assistance programs which help the hungry and promote economic development serve the interests of both of the recipient countries and the United States. However, our leadership in this capacity is threatened today by our delinquency in paying our dues to the United Nations. United States contributions to hunger-related organizations are very positive, effective, and should remain a priority of our engagement with the world. [From the Los An… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgE2337 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO BUD MAURO | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2337 | E2337 | [{"name": "Howard L. Berman", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2337 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2337] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO BUD MAURO ______ HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN of california in the house of representatives Thursday, December 17, 1998 Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Bud Mauro, who has just completed his term as President of the Southland Regional Association of Realtors. Bud leaves with a remarkable record. During his tenure, San Fernando Valley realtors experienced one of their most productive years in memory, as a housing slump gave way to a housing boom. I'm sure Bud's leadership was a key reason for the stellar performance of the Valley real estate industry in 1998. Bud had both the experience and background to be a successful President. His real estate career began in 1972, the same year he became a member of the Association. Beginning in 1978, when he joined the Grievance Committee, Bud steadily rose through the ranks. He served on the Professional Standards Panel, Ethics and Arbitration Policy Committee and the Board of Directors. Bud is a person of considerable charm and an intimate knowledge of the real estate business. Both traits served him well as President. He motivated more than 200 members of the Association to serve on various committees and task forces. I know firsthand how important such groups are in keeping politicians and community leaders informed about the Association and the condition of the real estate industry. Bud was also actively involved with the seminars and training sessions that are such an important part of the Association's function. Bud played a big part in upgrading the technological capacity of the Association. He worked… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgE2338 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO A GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD RECIPIENT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2338 | E2339 | [{"name": "Don Young", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2338 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2338-E2339] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO A GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD RECIPIENT ______ HON. DON YOUNG of alaska in the house of representatives Thursday, December 17, 1998 Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to salute two outstanding young women who have been honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award by Farthest North Girl Scout Council in Fairbanks, Alaska. They are: Erin Shaw and Rachel Shaw. They are being honored for earning the highest achievement award in United States Girl Scouting. The Girl Scout Gold Award symbolizes outstanding accomplishments in the areas of leadership, community service, career planning, and personal development. The award can be earned by young women aged 14 through 17, or in grades 9 through 12. Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., an organization serving over 2.5 million girls, has awarded more than 20,000 Girl Scout Gold Awards to Senior Girl Scouts since the inception of the Gold Award program in 1980. To receive the award, a Girl Scout must earn four interest project patches, the Career Exploration Pin, the Senior Girl Scout Leadership Award, and the Girl Scout Challenge, as well as design and implement a Girl Scout Gold Award project. A plan for fulfilling these requirements is created by the Senior Girl Scout and is carried out through close cooperation between the girl and an adult Girl Scout volunteer. As members of Farthest North Girl Scout Council, Erin and Rachel Shaw began working [[Page E2339]] toward the Girl Scout Gold Award in the late spring of 1998. They completed their project in the areas of leadership and community service by developing their commun… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgE2339 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | CPSC ON THE FAST TRACK | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2339 | E2339 | [{"name": "Edward J. Markey", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2339 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2339] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CPSC ON THE FAST TRACK ______ HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY of massachusetts in the house of representatives Thursday, December 17, 1998 Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to call to the attention of my colleagues the outstanding work being done by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The Commission has put into effect an innovative program, under which it works cooperatively with industry to get hazardous products off store shelves within days, instead of the weeks and months that it traditionally takes to negotiate a recall. Everyone wins under this new system--especially the consumer, who is protected from possible injury, This Fast-Track Product Recall Program was recently honored with a 1998 Innovations in American Government Award. The CPSC was one of three federal government winners of the $100,000 award this year. These awards are funded by the Ford Foundation, and administered by the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in partnership with the Council for Excellence in Government. The CPSC's award-winning program was highlighted in the December 1998 edition of Government Executive magazine, and I would like to submit this article for the Record. [From Government Executive, Dec. 1998] A Fast Track to Consumer Product Safety--Quick Recall of Faulty Products Serves Everyone Fast-Track Product Recall Program U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission When a consumer product could hurt or even kill somebody, the traditional regulatory response is und… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter-2 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | Senate | HOUSE | HOUSE | FRONTMATTER | H11721 | H11721 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11721 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11721] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 144 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1998 No. 153 | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11721-2 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | NOTIFICATION OF REASSEMBLING OF CONGRESS | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H11721 | H11721 | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "353"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11721 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11721] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NOTIFICATION OF REASSEMBLING OF CONGRESS The SPEAKER. The Chair lays before the House the text of the formal notification sent to Members on Monday, December 14, 1998, of the reassembling of the House, which the Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: Office of the Speaker, Washington, DC, December 14, 1998. Dear Representative White: Pursuant to section 3 of House Concurrent Resolution 353 and after consultation with the Minority Leader, the public interest requires the Members of the House of Representatives to reassemble at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 17, 1998. The Sergeant at Arms is directed to notify all Members of the reassembly of the House of Representatives for the second session of the One Hundred Fifth Congress. Sincerely yours, Newt Gingrich, Speaker. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11721-3 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | PRAYER | HOUSE | HOUSE | PRAYER | H11721 | H11721 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11721 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11721] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER The Chaplain, Reverend James David Ford, D.D., offered the following prayer: We pray, almighty God, that Your spirit will lead and guide all those who turn to Your word of peace and of light. In times of conflict we seek Your abiding grace, and we pray that Your special blessing will be with all those who experience any pain or suffering. We remember the men and women of our armed forces that the duty and honor of serving their country will enable them to be faithful in their tasks and steadfast in their responsibilities. May each person in every opportunity use the abilities You have given them to help fashion a world where justice flows down as waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. In the words of the hymn writer Daniel Roberts, we continue to pray: ``From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence, Make Your strong arm our ever sure defense. Your true religion in our hearts increase; Your bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.'' Amen. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11721-4 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | THE JOURNAL | HOUSE | HOUSE | HJOURNAL | H11721 | H11721 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11721 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11721] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER. The Chair has examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the House his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11721-5 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | HOUSE | HOUSE | PLEDGE | H11721 | H11721 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11721 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11721] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Spence) come forward and lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. SPENCE led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11721-6 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COMMISSION ON ELECTRONIC COMMERCE | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H11721 | H11721 | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "594"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "594"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11721 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11721] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COMMISSION ON ELECTRONIC COMMERCE The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section 1102(b)(1)(C) of the Internet Tax Freedom Act and Section 5 of House Resolution 594, 105th Congress, the Speaker on Friday, November 27, 1998 appointed the following individuals on the part of the House to the Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce: Mr. Grover Norquist, Virginia; Mr. Richard D. Parsons, New York; Mr. David Pottruck, California; Mr. James Gilmore, Virginia; and Mr. Dean Andal, California. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11721-7 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEMOCRATIC LEADER | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H11721 | H11721 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11721 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11721] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEMOCRATIC LEADER The SPEAKER laid before the House the following communication from Hon. Richard A. Gephardt, Democratic leader: Washington, DC, December 3, 1998. Hon. Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 1102(b)(1)(C) of Public Law 105-277, I hereby appoint the following individuals to the Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce: Governor Gary Locke of Olympia, WA. Mayor Ron Kirk of Dallas, TX. Mr. Robert Pittman of Dulles, VA. Yours very truly, Richard A. Gephardt. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11721 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | Senate | HOUSE | HOUSE | CALLTOORDER | H11721 | H11721 | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "353"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "353"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11721 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11721] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H11721]] Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 1999, at 12 noon. House of Representatives Thursday, December 17, 1998 Pursuant to section 3 of House Concurrent Resolution 353, One Hundred Fifth Congress, the House met at 10 a.m. and was called to order by the Speaker, Hon. Newt Gingrich. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11722-2 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H11722 | H11722 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11722 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11722] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE The Speaker laid before the House the following communication from the chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; which was read and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. Washington, DC, October 13, 1998. Hon. Newt Gingrich, Speaker, House of Representatives, The Capitol, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: Enclosed please find copies of resolutions approved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on October 9, 1998, in accordance with 40 U.S.C. Sec. 606. With warm regards, I remain Sincerely, Bud Shuster, Chairman. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11722-3 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | EXPRESSING UNEQUIVOCAL SUPPORT FOR MEN AND WOMEN OF OUR ARMED FORCES CURRENTLY CARRYING OUT MISSIONS IN AND AROUND PERSIAN GULF REGION | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H11722 | H11736 | [{"name": "Floyd Spence", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ron Paul", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Newt Gingrich", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ike Skelton", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Silvestre Reyes", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Joel Hefley", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Alcee L. Hastings", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Benjamin A. Gilman", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "David E. Bonior", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Steve Buyer", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bernard Sanders", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Herbert H. Bateman", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Chet Edwards", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Tillie Fowler", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "David E. Skaggs", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Porter J. Goss", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "James A. Traficant Jr.", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John J. Duncan, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "J. D. Hayworth", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Elizabeth Furse", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Gerald B. H. Solomon", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Paul McHale", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Norman Sisisky", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Richard Burr", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Steny H. Hoyer", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Duncan Hunter", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Brad Sherman", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ken Calvert", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ron Kind", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Saxby Chambliss", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Martin Frost", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Merrill Cook", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Robert Wexler", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Randy (Duke) Cunningham", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Robert Menendez", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Mark Foley", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Steven R. Rothman", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Asa Hutchinson", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Peter A. DeFazio", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Sheila Jackson Lee", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ron Packard", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Martin T. Meehan", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bob Clement", … | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "612"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "612"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "612"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11722 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Pages H11722-H11736] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXPRESSING UNEQUIVOCAL SUPPORT FOR MEN AND WOMEN OF OUR ARMED FORCES CURRENTLY CARRYING OUT MISSIONS IN AND AROUND PERSIAN GULF REGION Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I offer a resolution (H. Res. 612) expressing unequivocal support for the men and women of our Armed Forces who are currently carrying out missions in and around the Persian Gulf region, and ask unanimous consent for its immediate consideration in the House, with the previous question ordered to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except 2 hours of debate, equally divided and controlled by the chairman and the ranking minority member of the Committee on National Security or their designees. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 612 Whereas the President of the United States has ordered military action against Iraq in response to its refusal to comply with international obligations under United Nations Security Council resolutions; Whereas up to 24,000 men and women of the United States Armed Forces are presently involved in operations in and around the Persian Gulf region with the active participation of British Armed Forces and the support of allies in the region; Whereas additional United States Armed Forces are being deployed to the region; Whereas Congress and the American people have the greatest pride in the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and strongly support them in their efforts. Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives That: (a) the Congress unequivocally supports the men and women of our Armed Forces who are carrying out their missions with … | ||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11722 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS TO TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY WORKFORCE COMMISSION | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H11722 | H11722 | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "594"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "594"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11722 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11722] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H11722]] APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS TO TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY WORKFORCE COMMISSION The SPEAKER. Pursuant to Section 334(b)(1) of Public Law 105-220 and Section 5 of House Resolution 594, 105th Congress, the Speaker on Friday, November 13, 1998, appointed the following members on the part of the House to the Twenty-First Century Workforce Commission: Mr. Thomas J. Murrin, Pennsylvania; Mr. Kenneth Saxe, Pennsylvania; Mr. Frank Riggs, California; and Mr. Frank Roberts, California. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11736-2 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HANNOUNCEMENT | H11736 | H11748 | [{"name": "Floyd Spence", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Wayne T. Gilchrest", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ike Skelton", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Sam Farr", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bob Etheridge", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Sam Gejdenson", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Lincoln Diaz-Balart", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Heather Wilson", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Patrick J. Kennedy", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jerry Lewis", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Corrine Brown", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Curt Weldon", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Carrie P. Meek", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Dana Rohrabacher", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Mrs. CAPPS", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Kay Granger", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Richard A. Gephardt", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jack Kingston", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Shimkus", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Linder", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jerry Weller", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Robert A. Borski", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Carolyn C. Kilpatrick", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Fortney Pete Stark", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Robert A. Underwood", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ms. CHRISTIAN-GREEN", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jack Quinn", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Elton Gallegly", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Eni F. H. Faleomavaega", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Tim Roemer", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Edward J. Markey", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Thomas W. Ewing", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Robert A. Weygand", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Juanita Millender-McDonald", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jerry F. Costello", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Rosa L. DeLauro", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Barbara B. Kennelly", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Earl Pomeroy", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Nick Smith", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Glenn Poshard", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Karen McCarthy", "role": "speakin… | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "612"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11736 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Pages H11736-H11748] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair would remind all Members that they should not make reference to Senators' comments. Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Gilchrest), a Vietnam veteran. Mr. GILCHREST. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding me the time. I want to make two quick points on the floor this morning. The first point is that this is a representative body, based on constitutional provisions that provide for differences of opinion. The strength of this country is that we, as Representatives, critically analyze the decisions of other elected officials and even the President. So for us to discuss the issue of an invasion of Iraq is totally proper. The other issue I want to bring up is that all of us, regardless of our party [[Page H11737]] and regardless of our perspective on this issue, have total and absolute support when we focus on those troops in the Persian Gulf. Those troops in the Persian Gulf have our heartfelt, secure support that what they are doing is just. And we wish them an absolute successful mission and we await their arrival back home. We wish them all a happy holiday. Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from California (Mr. Farr). (Mr. Farr of California asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the troops and in support of the Commander in Chief of the troops, the President of the United States. Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Etheridge). (Mr. ETHERIDGE asked and was given permission to revise and e… | ||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11736 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HANNOUNCEMENT | H11736 | H11736 | [{"name": "Ike Skelton", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ruben Hinojosa", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11736 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11736] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. LaHood). The Chair would advise all Members to address their comments to the Chair. Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Hinojosa). Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding me this time. I stand here today to say I wholeheartedly support the decision of our President and Commander in Chief to launch a series of air strikes against Iraq and that I support 100 percent the resolution we will be voting on shortly. While it is a sad day, this action was necessary. It is an action that is justified. Every avenue has been exhausted to prevent this, but ultimately, it is action prompted by Saddam Hussein and his contempt for complying with the international rule of law. Now the consequences for that disdain must be realized. In a closed door session in this House last night, all Members, Republicans and Democrats, met with Defense Secretary Cohen. I think any reservations with regard to timing were put to rest at that time. But if further questions linger, I should point out that important congressional and Senatorial voices of support are strongly behind the President's actions. These voices include House Committee on International Relations member, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Gilman), incoming Senate Committee on Armed Services chairman, John Warner, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations chairman, Jesse Helms, Senator Daschle and Senator Richard Lugar, who said the attack came at exactly the right time, that any other decision would have severely damaged the credibility of our United States. I wish to conclude by saying to our men and women in uniform, you have our undivided support. You represen… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11748-2 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | HOUSE | PERSONALEXPLAIN | H11748 | H11748 | [{"name": "Vince Snowbarger", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "612"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "612"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11748 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11748] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. SNOWBARGER. Mr. Speaker, the system for alerting Members of a pending vote was not in operation when the vote was called on H. Res. 612, to express Congressional support for the men and women of our Armed Forces who are conducting operations against Iraq. I strongly support our troops and support this resolution. I would have voted ``yes'' on this measure. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11748-3 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | GENERAL LEAVE | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H11748 | H11748 | [{"name": "Floyd Spence", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11748 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11748] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] GENERAL LEAVE Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the resolution just adopted. The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from South Carolina? There was no objection. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11748-4 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM | HOUSE | HOUSE | HLEGPROGRAM | H11748 | H11748 | [{"name": "Richard K. Armey", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "David E. Bonior", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11748 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11748] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM (Mr. ARMEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, we will continue to work on this whole subject of the schedule for the remainder of the day and ensuing. I know Members on both sides of the aisle are very anxious about this schedule, and let me just suggest that we will need to perhaps put the House into recess for an hour. We will continue with our meeting and our negotiations with the minority, and hopefully within the hour we can return with an announcement of what the schedule will be for the remainder of this day, this week, and that time ensuing. Mr. Speaker, I should encourage Members to stay close to their offices. We would like to, on behalf of all the Members, be able to give you definitive word within that hour time period, and at that point, of course, each and every Member can follow up as they and their family's needs dictate. If I may ask the indulgence of the Chamber, that we take that recess, come back within the hour, and make that announcement. Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, will the gentleman yield? Mr. ARMEY. I yield to the gentleman from Michigan. Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I would say to the gentleman from Texas, the majority leader, let me just state from the perspective of many on this side of the aisle, and I assume some even on the gentleman's side of the aisle, that we would look down upon any activity in this body to go forward with impeachment while American men and women are engaged in armed conflict. I hope in your deliberations, I hope in your deliberations, that you consider the message that that will send to people around the world, and more particularly, those who are fighting on behalf of this country. Mr. … | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11748-5 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | RECESS | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H11748 | H11748 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11748 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11748] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECESS The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair declares the House in recess subject to the call of the Chair. Accordingly (at 1 o'clock and 4 minutes p.m.), the House stood in recess subject to the call of the Chair. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11748-6 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | AFTER RECESS | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H11748 | H11748 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11748 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11748] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] {time} 1457 AFTER RECESS The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. LaHood) at 2 o'clock and 57 minutes p.m. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11748-7 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER RESOLUTION RAISING QUESTION OF PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H11748 | H11749 | [{"name": "Eleanor Holmes Norton", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11748 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Pages H11748-H11749] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER RESOLUTION RAISING QUESTION OF PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, pursuant to rule IX, I hereby give notice of my [[Page H11749]] intention to offer a resolution which raises a question of the privileges of the House. The form of the resolution is as follows: Whereas rule IX of the Rules of the House of Representatives provides that questions of privilege shall arise whenever the rights of the House collectively or the Members individually in their representative capacity are affected; Whereas under the precedents, customs, and traditions of the House pursuant to rule IX, a question of privilege has arisen in cases involving the constitutional prerogatives of the House and of Members of the House; and Whereas the House is prepared to consider a resolution impeaching the President, and the Delegate to the Congress from the District of Columbia seeks to assert the constitutional prerogative to cast a vote in the consideration of the resolution: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, SECTION 1. PROVIDING VOTE FOR DELEGATE FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN CONSIDERATION OF PRESIDENTIAL IMPEACHMENT RESOLUTIONS. Pursuant to section 2 of article I of the Constitution and the twenty-third article of amendment thereto granting the people of the District of Columbia the right to vote in presidential elections, the Delegate to the Congress from the District of Columbia shall be permitted to cast a vote in the House of Representatives in the same manner as a member of the House in the consideration by the House of any resol… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11748 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | HOUSE | PERSONALEXPLAIN | H11748 | H11748 | [{"name": "Loretta Sanchez", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11748 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11748] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall vote 539, I was unavoidably detained with business in my district. Had I been present I would have voted ``aye.'' ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11749 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM | HOUSE | HOUSE | HLEGPROGRAM | H11749 | H11750 | [{"name": "Richard K. Armey", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bob Livingston", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "611"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "611"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11749 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Pages H11749-H11750] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] {time} 1500 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM (Mr. ARMEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. LaHood). Without objection, the gentleman from Texas is recognized for 1 minute. There was no objection. Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I asked for this 1 minute for purposes of discussing the calendar for the remainder of the week. Mr. Speaker, of course, as we all know, we have been called back to Washington in this session late in the year for the purpose of considering House Resolution 611. There is, of course, a uniform agreement across the country and between both sides of the aisle, as well as the White House, that the Congress fulfill this constitutional responsibility as soon as possible. We have been called upon to do so on so many times. And so, Mr. Speaker, you were quite right to call us back to take this up. As you know further, Mr. Speaker, prior to your calling us back to town and prior to our taking up this resolution, we became engaged in hostile activities with Iraq. The House, quite appropriately, yesterday made the decision that we would devote today to a time where we would give deference to that activity and give or pay our respects and our tribute, exhibit our support for our troops in that activity. I am very gratified to tell you, Mr. Speaker, that it has been a very broad based bipartisan tribute to our troops and pledge of support to our troops' activity, but as those troops are engaged now, even now, defending the freedoms of this great Nation and the Constitution of this Nation, they have a right to know that the work of the Nation goes forward. In consideration of this it is our intention, Mr. Speaker, to begin con… | ||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11750 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | FURTHER LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H11750 | H11752 | [{"name": "Richard A. Gephardt", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ike Skelton", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Patrick J. Kennedy", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Richard K. Armey", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "David E. Bonior", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11750 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Pages H11750-H11752] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] FURTHER LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM (Mr. GEPHARDT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, first, the minority respects the right of the majority to decide the agenda and decide when we will vote on important matters like the one that is to be before us tomorrow. The minority also wants debate and wants as much debate as we can have so that Members can express their views on this very important subject. The minority also wants this to be completed this year if at all possible. We have said that over and over again. I agree with those views. But I must say that we strongly object to this matter coming up tomorrow or the next day or any day in which our young men and women in the military are in harm's way protecting the interests of the people of the United States. I would simply say the reason we believe that and we believe it strongly is that we think, we must think, not only of how this activity will be received by Members or other Americans around the country, we believe we have got to also look at how Saddam Hussein will perceive the idea and the information that, while he is under physical attack by the United States and its people, we are having a debate in our House of Representatives to remove the Commander in Chief from his office. I do not think we can assume that Saddam Hussein understands all the nuances and all the facts surrounding this debate and this activity. We also have to ask how this will be received by the Russians, how it will be received by the British, how it will be received by the French, the Chinese, and people all across this world, that we are seeking to ally ourselves with or to at least get their understanding and their help and their co… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11752-2 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ADJOURNMENT | H11752 | H11752 | [{"name": "Richard K. Armey", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11752 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11752] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 3 o'clock and 36 minutes p.m.), the House adjourned until tomorrow, Friday, December 18, 1998, at 9 a.m. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11752-3 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. | HOUSE | HOUSE | EXECUTIVECOMM | H11752 | H11768 | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "6"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "391"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "414"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "449"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "633"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "930"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "1023"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "1333"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "1659"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "1693"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "1718"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "1733"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "1836"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "2000"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "2364"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "2675"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "3616"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "3687"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "3790"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "3796"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "3874"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "4060"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "4068"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "4103"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "4110"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "4112"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "4194"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "4283"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "4328"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "4382"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "4558"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11752 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Pages H11752-H11768] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: 11864. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-- Regulations Under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA); Renewal of License [Docket No. FV98-359] received November 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 11865. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Mexican Fruit Fly Regulations; Addition of Regulated Area [Docket No. 98-082-3] received November 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 11866. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Tuberculosis Testing of Livestock Other than Cattle and Bison [Docket No. 97-062-2] received December 3, [[Page H11753]] 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 11867. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Importation of Fruits and Vegetables [Docket No. 97-107-2] received December 3, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 11868. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Importation of Coffee [Docket No. 97- 01… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11752 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | FURTHER LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H11752 | H11752 | [{"name": "Richard K. Armey", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Sam Johnson", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Martin Frost", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Duncan Hunter", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11752 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11752] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] FURTHER LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM (Mr. ARMEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Armey) is recognized for 1 minute. There was no objection. Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I do have a couple of Members that have been anxious to speak. With the indulgence of the minority, I would like to yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Johnson) for brief remarks. {time} 1530 Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I would like to comment on several remarks that have been made here. But before I do, let me just say that our fighting men are fighting for our constitutional privilege to do just exactly what we are doing here today. It is the Constitution that we are following. That is why we are doing it. The remark was made that we did not remove any generals during a war. I kind of recall MacArthur was removed by a Democrat administration during Korea, which I fought in. It did not bother the war effort at all. I also remember when I was a POW in Vietnam that there were people on the Democrat side that called for our President's impeachment. That process may have started. I am not sure how that happened, but some of those people may even be here today. When our president, George Bush, attempted to get involved in Desert Storm, every single Democrat leader voted against it. Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, may I just intercede with a thought. I have a couple of other Members here who have been waiting. They want to speak. I would hope, and I am sure that we all would agree that we perhaps could allow these Members to speak, but perhaps we could be brief and then conclude the day's business. Mr. FROST. Mr. Speake… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11768-2 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HPUBBILLS | H11768 | H11768 | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HJRES", "number": "139"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HJRES", "number": "140"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "612"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11768 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11768] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 5 of rule X and clause 4 of rule XXII, public bills and resolutions were introduced and severally referred, as follows: By Mr. HOUGHTON (for himself and Mr. King of New York): H.J. Res. 139. A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the censure of William Jefferson Clinton; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. McHALE: H.J. Res. 140. A joint resolution condemning and censuring William Jefferson Clinton; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. SPENCE: H. Res. 612. A resolution expressing unequivocal support for the men and women of our Armed Forces who are currently carrying out missions in and around the Persian Gulf region; considered and agreed to. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11768 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HPUBCOMMREPORT | H11768 | H11768 | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HRES", "number": "611"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11768 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11768] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows: [The following action occurred on December 15, 1998] Mr. HYDE: Committee on the Judiciary. House Resolution 611. Resolution impeaching William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors (Rept. 105-830). Referred to the House Calendar. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11769-2 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | ADDITIONAL SPONSORS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HADDSPONSORS | H11769 | H11769 | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "2708"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "4402"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11769 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11769] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Under clause 4 of rule XXII, sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions as follows: H.R. 2708: Mrs. Clayton. H.R. 4402: Mr. Hefley. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11769-3 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | PETITIONS, ETC. | HOUSE | HOUSE | HPETITIONS | H11769 | H11769 | [{"congress": "105", "type": "SRES", "number": "1840"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. H11769 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11769] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PETITIONS, ETC. Under clause 1 of rule XXII, petitions and papers were laid on the clerk's desk and referred as follows: 85. The SPEAKER presented a petition of The Legislature of Rockland County, relative to Resolution 494 petitioning the Congress of the United States to amend the existing statutes to insert adequate safeguards against the abuses of mergers of banking institutions; to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 86. Also, a petition of the Campaign of Spirit of America, relative to Numerous petitions, demanding Congress end funding for the National Endowment of the Arts effective immediately; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 87. Also, a petition of The Campaign of Spirit of America, relative to numerous petitions, demanding that Congress end funding for the National Endowment of the Arts effective immediately; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 88. Also, a petition of Spirit of America, relative to Numerous polls from U.S. Citizens about the U.N. Criminal Court; to the Committee on International Relations. 89. Also, a petition of the Campaign of Spirit of America, relative to numerous petitions demanding that Congress end the funding of U.N. pensions effective immediately; to the Committee on International Relations. 90. Also, a petition of The City Council of Detroit, relative to a City Council Resolution Petitioning the Congress to support the Clinton Administration's appeal of a ruling last month barring the use of statistical sampling in the U.S. Census for the Year 2000; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight… | |||
| CREC-1998-12-17-pt1-PgH11769 | 1998-12-17 | 105 | 2 | MEMORIALS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HMEMORIALS | H11769 | H11769 | 144 Cong. Rec. H11769 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)] [House] [Page H11769] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H11769]] MEMORIALS Under clause 4 of rule XXII, 407. The SPEAKER presented a memorial of the General Assembly of the State of California, relative to Assembly Joint Resolution 77 memorializing the President and the Congress of the United States to enact the ``Forest Tax Relief Act,'' which would repeal legislation authorizing the United States Forest Service to implement a pilot program charging visitors of the Angles, Cleveland, Los Padres, and San Bernardino national forests sepcified daily and yearly fees to park on national forest lands; to the Committee on Agriculture. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgD1202-2 | 1998-11-12 | 105 | 2 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1202 | D1202 | 144 Cong. Rec. D1202 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1202] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House adjourned sine die on Wednesday, October 21, 1998. The 1st session of the 106th Congress will convene at 12 Noon, Wednesday, January 6, 1999. | ||||
| CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgD1202-3 | 1998-11-12 | 105 | 2 | Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDNEWPUBLAWS | D1202 | D1206 | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "8"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "SJRES", "number": "51"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "53"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "SJRES", "number": "58"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HJRES", "number": "137"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HJRES", "number": "138"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "231"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "505"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "538"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "624"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "678"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "700"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "744"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "890"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "1021"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "1021"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "1197"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "1260"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "1274"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "1298"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "1333"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "1659"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "1702"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "1722"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "1756"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "1853"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "1892"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "1976"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "2000"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "2094"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "2106"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "2186"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "2193"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "2206"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "2232"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "2235"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "2240"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "2246"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "2281"}, {"congre… | 144 Cong. Rec. D1202 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1202-D1206] 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. D1199) H.R. 3694, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1999 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System. Signed October 20, 1998. (P.L. 105-272) H.J. Res. 137, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1999. Signed October 20, 1998. (P.L. 105-273) H.R. 4566, to make technical and clarifying amendments to the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997. Signed October 21, 1998. (P.L. 105-274) H.R. 4112, making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999. Signed October 21, 1998. (P.L. 105-275) H.R. 4194, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999. October 21, 1998. (P.L. 105-276) H.R. 4328, making omnibus consolidated and emergency supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 1999. Signed October 21, 1998. (P.L. 105-277) H.R. 2616, to amend titles VI and X of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve and expand charter schools. Signed October 22, 1998. (P.L. 105-278) H.R. 1659, to provide for the expeditious completion of the acquisition of private mineral interests within the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument mandated by the 1982 Act that established the Monument. Signed October 23, 1998. (P.L. 105-279) H.R. 2411, to provide for a land exchange involving the Cape Cod Nation… | |||
| CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgD1202 | 1998-11-12 | 105 | 2 | Daily Digest/Highlights + Senate | SENATE | DAILYDIGEST | DDSCHAMBER | D1202 | D1202 | 144 Cong. Rec. D1202 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1202] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Thursday, November 12, 1998 [[Page D1202]] Daily Digest Highlights See Resume of Congressional Activity. Senate Chamber Action The Senate adjourned sine die on Wednesday, October 21, 1998. The 1st session of the 106th Congress will convene at 12 Noon, Wednesday, January 6, 1999. | ||||
| CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgD1207-2 | 1998-11-12 | 105 | 2 | Daily Digest/CONGRESSIONAL RECORD 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... | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDALLOTHER | D1207 | D1208 | 144 Cong. Rec. D1207 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1207-D1208] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD 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 at 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 on the Wide Area Information Server (WAIS) through the Internet and via asynchronous dial-in. Internet users can access the database by using the World Wide Web; the Superintendent of Documents home page address is http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs, by using local WAIS client software or by telnet to swais.access.gpo.gov, then login as guest (no password required). Dial-in users should use communications software and modem to call (202) 512-1661; type swais, then login as guest (no password required). For general information about GPO Access, contact the GPO Access User Support Team by sending Internet e-mail to gpoaccess@gpo.gov, or a fax to (202) 512-1262; or by calling Toll Free 1-888-293-6498 or (202) 512-1530 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the… | ||||
| CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgD1207 | 1998-11-12 | 105 | 2 | Daily Digest/Resume of Congressional Activity | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDRESUMEONGOING | D1207 | D1207 | 144 Cong. Rec. D1207 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1207] 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 253 reports have been filed in the Senate, a total of 422 reports have been filed in the House. [[Page D1207]] Resume of Congressional Activity SECOND SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTH 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 27 through October 21, 1998 Senate House Total Days in session............... 143 116 . . Time in session............... 1,095 hrs., 05'' 975 hrs., 23'' . . Congressional Record: Pages of proceedings........... 13,004 11,720 . . Extensions of Remarks.......... . . 2,333 . . Public bills enacted into law. 51 135 186 Private bills enacted into law . . . . . . Bills in conference........... . . 5 . . Measures passed, total........ 506 639 1,145 Senate bills................... 171 92 . . House bills.................... 157 287 . . Senate joint resolutions....... 4 … | ||||
| CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgE2307-2 | 1998-11-12 | 105 | 2 | REQUIRING THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS CONCERNING DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2307 | E2307 | [{"name": "Louis Stokes", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "759"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2307 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2307] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REQUIRING THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS CONCERNING DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY ______ HON. LOUIS STOKES of ohio in the house of representatives Thursday, November 12, 1998 Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of S. 759 which requires the Secretary of State to submit an annual report to Congress concerning any pending or ongoing cases involving foreign diplomats in the United States who commit serious crimes. This measure will allow the Congress to monitor serious offenses committed by individuals with such immunity to ensure that this privilege is not abused. This bill directs the Department of State to provide adequate and pertinent information to the Congress for determining the frequency and legitimacy of diplomatic immunity claims requested by foreign governments. Moreover, the report will include incidents in which foreign governments have requested that the United States waive immunity for American diplomats who have committed serious crimes. The information provided will allow the Congress to reexamine its current policies regarding diplomatic immunity while determining whether further agreements between nations and/or legislation is needed to reduce the applicability of such privilege. Mr. Speaker, while it is clear that most individuals entitled to diplomatic immunity maintain the highest standards of conduct while carrying out their duties, we must recognize instances when such privilege should not be provided. I am often reminded on Viviane Wagner's struggle to hold a foreign diplomat criminally responsible for a drunk drivin… | ||
| CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgE2307-3 | 1998-11-12 | 105 | 2 | CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4328, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2307 | E2308 | [{"name": "Bill Pascrell, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "4328"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2307 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2307-E2308] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4328, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 ______ HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Thursday, November 12, 1998 Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I strongly support Section 117 of the Treasury Appropriations Conference Report now part of the FY 1999 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, which passed the House of Representatives on October 20, 1998. This Section arose out of a need to assist American victims of terrorism in recovering assets of states that sponsor terrorism in order to help satisfy civil judgments against such state-sponsors. The purpose of this provision is to put teeth into the laws that this Congress has passed regarding those nations who sponsor terrorism. I would like to briefly comment and clarify the operation of Section 117. Subsection (f)(1)(A) clarifies existing law to allow the post- judgment seizure of blocked foreign assets of terrorist states to help satisfy judgments resulting from actions brought against them under Section 28 U.S.C. 1605(a)(7), the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act's exception to immunity for acts of state sponsored terrorism involving the death or personal injury of a United States national. Subsection (f)(2)(A) establishes requirements upon the Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State to assist in locating the blocked assets of terrorist states in order to facilitate attachment and execution. Section (d) [[Page E2308]] allows the President to waive the requirements of Subsection (f)(2)(A). Section (d) does not, however, allow the waive… | ||
| CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgE2307 | 1998-11-12 | 105 | 2 | IMF REFORM IS URGENTLY NEEDED | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2307 | E2307 | [{"name": "Jim Saxton", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "3331"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2307 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2307] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page E2307]] IMF REFORM IS URGENTLY NEEDED ______ HON. JIM SAXTON of new jersey in the house of representatives Thursday, November 12, 1998 Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of reforming the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The reforms to be included in the appropriations bill, and particularly the enforcement provisions, are not nearly as extensive as I would have liked. Nonetheless, if these reforms are permitted to take effect, they will be steps in the right direction toward a longer-term reform of the IMF. The implementation of the IMF reforms in this bill will be an important test of the good faith and credibility of the Treasury Department and IMF. We in Congress will also have to do our part to maintain vigilant and intensive oversight to ensure these reforms are implemented in accordance with congressional intent, and I am planning to establish a systematic way to do this while also advancing an agenda for further IMF reform. With regard to the reforms themselves, a review of their development from earlier legislation is critical to understanding congressional intent. The structure of the reforms pertaining to transparency and market interest rates is clearly based on the IMF Transparency and Efficiency Act, H.R. 3331, which I introduced with Majority Leader Armey and others last March. The reform proposals in the budget bill are essentially narrowed versions of the policy changes mandated in the IMF Transparency and Efficiency Act. The biggest change is in the enforcement mechanism in this act, which has been replaced by a much weaker enforcement prov… | ||
| CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgE2308-2 | 1998-11-12 | 105 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO MCREST | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2308 | E2308 | [{"name": "David E. Bonior", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2308 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2308] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO MCREST ______ HON. DAVID E. BONIOR of michigan in the house of representatives Thursday, November 12, 1998 Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the opportunity to recognize the achievements of a very special organization. For the past ten years, the Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team has been providing temporary emergency shelter for the homeless in Macomb County, Michigan. On November 5, 1998, community members, volunteers and host church participants will join in to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of this exceptional organization. Prior to the opening of MCREST in 1988, many of the homeless from Macomb County were forced to go to other counties due to lack of shelter facilities. During their first year, eight churches participated in the program and could only provide for the very basic needs of the homeless. MCREST is unique in that the homeless are actually sheltered in each participating church, not a permanent shelter building. Bedding, beds, and all other equipment, supplies and materials needed to house the homeless, are actually transferred each week from church to church. These churches agree to open their facilities and their hearts to the homeless for a period of one week. Throughout the years, MCREST has been a haven for the less fortunate members of society in Macomb County. While their goal is to no longer be needed because every person has a home, experience has taught them that the homeless will be with us for a long time to come. During 47 weeks of the year, MCREST and its participating member churches provide up to 65 shelt… | |||
| CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgE2308-3 | 1998-11-12 | 105 | 2 | BRUSSELS, ILLINOIS: A NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2308 | E2308 | [{"name": "John Shimkus", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2308 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2308] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BRUSSELS, ILLINOIS: A NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT ______ HON. JOHN SHIMKUS of illinois in the house of representatives Thursday, November 12, 1998 Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the residents of the tiny town of Brussels, Illinois for being named as a National Historic District. On October 4th, citizens of Brussels celebrated this honored event with displays reflecting the town's history and a festival where people dressed in period customs. Brussels, which is located between the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers, has a unique and special quality that is missing in many cities today. In our time of highly advanced technology it is refreshing to see a community like Brussels cherished for its heritage and history. Again, I would like to congratulate Mayor Sarah Kinder and the residents of Brussels, Illinois for making this town special, not only because of its great history, but because of its great people. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgE2308-4 | 1998-11-12 | 105 | 2 | SONNY BONO COPYRIGHT TERM EXTENSION ACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2308 | E2309 | [{"name": "John Conyers, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "105", "type": "S", "number": "505"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2308 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2308-E2309] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SONNY BONO COPYRIGHT TERM EXTENSION ACT ______ HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. of michigan in the house of representatives Thursday, November 12, 1998 Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, on October 9, 1998, I inserted a brief statement in the Record regarding S. 505, the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act. In my statement, I expressed strong support for the extension of the statutory term of copyright protection. I neglected to note how appropriate it was to name the bill after the late Sonny Bono. Although we on the Judiciary Committee are now fortunate to have Mary Bono amongst our ranks, I would like the record to reflect how much we miss Sonny. Members of Congress have very few bills named after them, and the Copyright Term Extension Act is a very fitting tribute to Sonny. But while I am happy to have honored Sonny in such a manner, I am not happy about the gamesmanship that accompanied its passage. The Republican leadership--at the behest of certain large restaurants who object to paying royalties to musical creators whose music is performed in their establishments--kidnapped term extension and used it as a hostage. To liberate the hostage, we were forced to pay a high ransom by attaching a second bill--misnamed ``fairness in music licensing''-- that deprives just compensation to songwriters and composers, particularly those who write as individuals and small businesses. In my statement, I referred to the combined bill as a ``compromise,'' so I want to clarify my use of that term. I used the word compromise not to indicate that the substance of the music licensing provision was arriv… | ||
| CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgE2308 | 1998-11-12 | 105 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE THOMAS J. MANTON | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2308 | E2308 | [{"name": "Albert Russell Wynn", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2308 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2308] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE THOMAS J. MANTON ______ HON. ALBERT RUSSELL WYNN of maryland in the house of representatives Thursday, November 12, 1998 Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Representative Thomas J. Manton for fourteen years of service to the citizens of the United States and New York City. Congressman Manton departs Congress with the respect and admiration of his colleagues for his accomplishments and dedication to our nation. Congressman Manton's life truly is a shining example of the American Dream. He was born in 1932 to Irish immigrant parents and grew up in New York City. He graduated from St. John's University and St. John's Law School. After being admitted into the bar in 1963, Congressman Manton served in the United States Marine Corps as a flight navigator and as an officer in the New York City Police Department. Eventually however, he practiced law as a senior partner in a Queens law firm. Recognizing the chance to continue serving the public, Congressman Manton successfully ran for the House of Representatives in 1984 and for seven consecutive terms has honorably served our nation. Since coming to this legislative body, he has served on the House Committees on Banking, Merchant Marine and Fisheries, House Administration and, for the past ten years, on the Commerce Committee. Needless to say, he has had many achievements, including championing the passage of the Clean Air Act of 1990, the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and Financial Services Reform. Also, as Co-Chairman of the Congressional Ad-Hoc Committee on Irish Affairs, he has been a strong vo… | |||
| CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgE2309-2 | 1998-11-12 | 105 | 2 | HONORING LEE ROSENBERG | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2309 | E2309 | [{"name": "Benjamin L. Cardin", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2309 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2309] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING LEE ROSENBERG ______ HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN of maryland in the house of representatives Thursday, November 12, 1998 Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lee Rosenberg, a retired home builder who for the last 14 years has dedicated himself to providing shelter and housing to homeless veterans and low-income families throughout the Baltimore area. As the founder of Howard Homes, Mr. Rosenberg was a successful builder who retired and turned his attention to helping numerous non- profit and community organizations. He has earned the love and respect of the countless organizations he has assisted. They include The Enterprise Foundation, Maryland Homeless Veterans, Inc., Action for the Homeless, and Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc., an agency of the Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. Lee Rosenberg, a quiet, soft-spoken man, has dedicated himself to helping those less fortunate find affordable, quality housing. His skill, knowledge and energy has helped provide housing for thousands of Marylanders. He has done all this without a lot of attention or fanfare. As the Executive Director of Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc. once said, ``Lee remains one of the best kept secrets in Baltimore.'' His commitment to those who are less fortunate has helped transform our community. From helping low-income families become homeowners in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood of West Baltimore to helping the Jewish Historical Society become a viable presence in East Baltimore, he has helped transform distressed inner city neighborhoods into successful, stable c… | |||
| CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgE2309-3 | 1998-11-12 | 105 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSWOMAN ELIZABETH FURSE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2309 | E2309 | [{"name": "Albert Russell Wynn", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2309 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2309] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSWOMAN ELIZABETH FURSE ______ HON. ALBERT RUSSELL WYNN of maryland in the house of representatives Thursday, November 12, 1998 Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to retiring member, Representative Elizabeth Furse. I have known Representative Furse since we both successfully campaigned to become members of the House of Representatives in 1992--amazingly only twenty years after she became a naturalized United States citizen. Born in Nairobi, Kenya, Congressman Furse has spent her entire life fighting the tough fight. As a young white adolescent, she spent her childhood on the outside of South African society. Living in a segregated nation, ``fitting in'' was an unattainable goal due to the fact that her mother was one of the founding members of the Black Sash, a woman's anti-apartheid organization. However, because popularity was not her goal, she has been able to achieve amazing things. For example, at the age of fifteen, she joined in the organization's very first demonstration, which resulted in the brutal beating of the protestors. While Ms. Furse may have been scared often, more importantly she is inspired always. Even though the politics and culture of South Africa have changed over the years, the dedication and spirit of Congresswoman Furse have not. At the age of 17, Representative Furse left South Africa as a part of her own personal boycott, and now she has the opportunity to return to help this same nation re-enter the global community. Furthermore, the gentlelady from Oregon spearheaded a push to name Cape Town as the site of the 2004 Summer… | |||
| CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgE2309-4 | 1998-11-12 | 105 | 2 | FAIR TREATMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2309 | E2310 | [{"name": "George W. Gekas", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "1240"}, {"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "1252"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2309 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2309-E2310] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] FAIR TREATMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES ______ HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Thursday, November 12, 1998 Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, my colleague Congressman Benjamin Gilman and I introduced in the 105th Congress, H.R. 1240, a bill to provide pay parity for the 1400 Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) with other members of the federal executive branch workforce. The bill was referred to the Civil Service Subcommittee of the Government Reform and Oversight Committee, chaired by Congressman John Mica. Chairman Mica supported the bill by including it in the Subcommittee's draft Civil Service Reform Bill, which did not pass this Congress. The provision to grant ALJs a cost of living adjustment (COLA) when federal employees in the General Schedule receive a COLA became necessary when ALJs as part of the Executive Schedule were denied regular COLAs when Members of Congress restricted COLAs for themselves. ALJs have had only two COLAs in the last eight years, even though they make salaries more like the general schedule employee, rather than the salaries of Cabinet Secretaries, Members of Congress or Federal District Court Judges. More importantly, the only merit-selected administrative judiciary in the world are forever prejudiced by the lack of annual COLAs because their retirement pay will be reduced as a result. During this Congress, we learned a great deal about how unfair the treatment for ALJs is because they are included in the agency budget request for the COLA granted the executive workforce. This is not an appropriation [[Page E2310]] re… | ||
| CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgE2309 | 1998-11-12 | 105 | 2 | CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4328, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2309 | E2309 | [{"name": "Louis Stokes", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "105", "type": "HR", "number": "4328"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2309 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2309] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4328, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 ______ HON. LOUIS STOKES of ohio in the house of representatives Thursday, November 12, 1998 Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to support the fiscal year 1999 budget agreement. However, I am disturbed by a provision in the bill that calls for a study--and declares a one year moratorium--on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary's regulations to reduce fundamental unfairness in the nation's organ transplant network. The issues of organ procurement and allocation are of particular importance to the African-American community. Yet, the current organ transplant network is founded on a system that discriminates against patients on the basis of where they live. It is biased, inequitable and particularly unfair to minorities. In fact, according to the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services, African- Americans wait twice as long as white Americans for kidney transplants. In 1994, African-American patients waited more than 3 years for a kidney transplant, while white patients waited an average of 1 year and 8 months. Some of the disparity is due to biological matching problems. But not all of it. Minorities are clustered in urban areas with long organ transplant waiting lists. This dire situation is magnified by--what renowned organ transplant surgeon and founder of the national minority organ/tissue transplant education program, Dr. Clive Callender commonly refers to as the ``green screen.'' This is a barrier that prevents patient… | ||
| CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgE2310-2 | 1998-11-12 | 105 | 2 | RECOGNITION AND CITIZENSHIP FOR HMONG-AMERICAN VETERANS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E2310 | E2310 | [{"name": "Dana Rohrabacher", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2310 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2310] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNITION AND CITIZENSHIP FOR HMONG-AMERICAN VETERANS ______ HON. DANA ROHRABACHER of california in the house of representatives Thursday, November 12, 1998 Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, it is important to note that the years of the 105th Congress have been historic for the Hmong and Lao people. For the first time in their long history, the Hmong and Lao people have received long overdue national recognition from the United States Congress and American officials for their pivotal efforts in fighting for freedom and helping to defend U.S. national security interests during the Southeast Asian conflict. I was honored to play a role, along with many bipartisan Congressional colleagues, to honor these courageous veterans and speak at both of the two Lao Veterans of American National Recognition Day ceremonies held in 1997 and 1998 at the Vietnam War Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my utmost appreciation to General Vang Pao, Colonel Wangyee Vang, Cherzong Vang, Ching Bee Vang, Ying Vang, Song Ge Kue, Philip Smith, Grant McClure and Dr. Jane Hamilton- Merritt of the Lao Veterans of America and the Lao Family Community organization for helping to organize these historic ceremonies which received national media attention. I would also like to include in the Record the following important article from the Washington Times about these events, as well as the ongoing patriotic efforts of elderly Hmong combat veterans to become American citizens. [From the Washington Times, May 15, 1998] Hmong Army Veterans Ask for U.S. Citizenship--Want To T… | |||
| CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgE2310 | 1998-11-12 | 105 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO PETE TIRRI | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2310 | E2310 | [{"name": "Bill Pascrell, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2310 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2310] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO PETE TIRRI ______ HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Thursday, November 12, 1998 Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention Pete Tirri, President of the Paterson Education Association (PEA). Pete is being recognized this evening for his 25 years of service to the PEA. Pete was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey. He attended the local public school system, graduating from School #12 in 1960 and from Central High School in 1964. Upon graduating from Central, Pete attended Paterson State College, now known as William Paterson University, and graduated in 1968 with a degree in Social Studies. In 1974, he graduated from William Paterson College with a Master's degree in Teaching and 1980, he received a Master's degree in Education with certification in Administration and Supervision. Pete's service to the Paterson Education Association began in October 1973, as a member of the negotiating team. He has also been involved in the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), having served on the Delegate Assembly (DA) or an alternate DA member throughout his career and as Chair of the Urban education Committee. Pete served also as the NJEA legislative contact for the late State Senator, and Mayor of Paterson, Frank X. Graves. Currently he is chairing the Working Conditions of the NJEA and is a member of the Executive Board of the Passaic County Education Association (PCEA). From 1980 to 1986, Pete served on the Pequannock Board of Education and is currently serving on the New Jersey State Board of Examiners, a … |
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