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| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgD1170-2 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1170 | D1170 | 152 Cong. Rec. D1170 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1170] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House will meet at 12 noon on Thursday, January 4, 2007, for the convening of the first session of the 110th Congress. | ||||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgD1170-3 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDNEWPUBLAWS | D1170 | D1172 | [{"congress": "109", "type": "HJRES", "number": "102"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "843"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1219"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "1472"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1820"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2250"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "2383"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3678"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "3699"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3759"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "3817"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4000"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4050"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4073"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4246"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4377"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4559"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4720"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4766"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5061"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5103"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5108"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5466"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5585"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5682"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5690"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5736"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5857"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5923"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5989"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5990"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6078"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6102"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6121"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6143"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6151"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. D1170 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1170-D1172] 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. D11127) H.J. Res. 102, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007. Signed on December 9, 2006. (Public Law 109-383) H.R. 2383, to redesignate the facility of the Bureau of Reclamation located at 19550 Kelso Road in Byron, California, as the ``C.W. `Bill' Jones Pumping Plant''. Signed on December 12, 2006. (Public Law 109- 384) H.R. 3817, to withdraw the Valle Vidal Unit of the Carson National Forest in New Mexico from location, entry, and patent under the mining laws. Signed on December 12, 2006. (Public Law 109-385) H.R. 4000, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to revise certain repayment contracts with the Bostwick Irrigation District in Nebraska, the Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District No. 2, the Frenchman- Cambridge Irrigation District, and the Webster Irrigation District No. 4, all a part of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program. Signed on December 12, 2006. (Public Law 109-386) H.R. 4559, to provide for the conveyance of certain National Forest System land to the towns of Laona and Wabeno, Wisconsin. Signed on December 12, 2006. (Public Law 109-387) H.R. 5061, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey Paint Bank National Fish Hatchery and Wytheville National Fish Hatchery to the State of Virginia. Signed on December 12, 2006. (Public Law 109- 388) H.R. 5103, to provide for the conveyance of the former Konnarock Lutheran Girls School in Smyth [[Page D1171]] County, Virginia, which is currently owned by the United States and administered by the Forest Service, to facilitate the restoration and reuse of the property. Signed on December 12, 2006. (Public Law 109- 389) H.R. 5585… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgD1170 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | Daily Digest/Highlights + Senate | SENATE | DAILYDIGEST | DDSCHAMBER | D1170 | D1170 | 152 Cong. Rec. D1170 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1170] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Wednesday, December 27, 2006 [[Page D1170]] Daily Digest HIGHLIGHTS See Resume of Congressional Activity. Senate Chamber Action Routine Proceedings, pages S11851-S11857 The Senate stands in sine die adjournment until 12 noon, on Thursday, January 4, 2007 for the convening of the first session of the 110th Congress. Measures Reported: Special Report entitled ``Activities of the Committee on Governmental Affairs: Report of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, and Its Subcommittees for the One Hundred Eighth Congress''. (S. Rept. No. 109-368) Page S11857 NOMINATIONS--CORRECTION: The Senate Daily Digest of Friday, December 8, 2006, incorrectly reported the following nominations as confirmed; both nominations were returned to the President in lieu of being confirmed: Jill E. Sommers, of Kansas, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; and Leon R. Sequeira, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor. Page S11857 Messages From the House: Pages S11856-57 Enrolled Bills Presented: Page S11857 | ||||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgD1173-2 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDENDMATTER | D1173 | D1174 | 152 Cong. Rec. D1173 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1173-D1174] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at 202�09512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $252.00 for six months, $503.00 per year, or purchased as follows: less than 200 … | ||||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgD1173 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | Daily Digest/Resume of Congressional Activity | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDRESUMEONGOING | D1173 | D1173 | 152 Cong. Rec. D1173 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1173] 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 155 reports have been filed in the Senate, a total of 366 reports have been filed in the House. [[Page D1173]] Resume of Congressional Activity SECOND SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED NINTH CONGRESS The first table gives a comprehensive resume of all legislative business transacted by the Senate and House. The second table accounts for all nominations submitted to the Senate by the President for Senate confirmation. DATA ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY January 3 through December 9, 2006 Senate House Total Days in session............... 138 101 . . Time in session............... 1,027 hrs., 48 850 hrs., 19 . . Congressional Record: Pages of proceedings........... 11,849 9,202 . . Extensions of Remarks.......... . . 2,187 . . Public bills enacted into law. 73 175 248 Private bills enacted into law 1 . . 1 Bills in conference........... 1 4 5 Measures passed, total........ 635 710 1,345 Senate bills................... 142 87 . . House bills.................... 211 319 . . Senate joint resolutions....... 2 … | ||||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2239-2 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | HONORING MR. GEORGE MARTIN FOR HIS LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO PEACE AND JUSTICE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2239 | E2239 | [{"name": "Gwen Moore", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2239 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2239] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING MR. GEORGE MARTIN FOR HIS LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO PEACE AND JUSTICE ______ HON. GWEN MOORE of wisconsin in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 27, 2006 Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my constituent, Mr. George Paz Martin, a longtime activist, community leader and cherished friend who is being honored this month with the Lifetime Peacemaker Award by the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice. I can think of no more appropriate recipient for this award. Throughout his life, Mr. Martin has exhibited tireless activism, a limitless command of skills and approaches, and a relentless pursuit of justice and peace. There is scarcely a social justice issue on which George Martin has not served a crucial leadership role. Coming of age in the civil rights movement, he fought for equality and desegregation in housing, education, and employment, among other things. He has served numerous organizations that provide community development and services for housing, healthcare, and economic development. An internationally renowned peace activist and Green Party leader, he is also extremely involved in local efforts to address the needs of the veterans' community. Not only do his social justice interests know no bounds, but his combination of skills and approaches to the pursuit of justice make him a relentless champion. Having worked in the corporate world, he understands the utility of marketing and promotions in broadening the peace movement. He has built local, national and international coalitions against violence wit… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2239-3 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2239 | E2239 | [{"name": "Chaka Fattah", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "109", "type": "HRES", "number": "1088"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HRES", "number": "1091"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2239 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2239] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. CHAKA FATTAH of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 27, 2006 Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Speaker, had I been present for the vote on H. Res. 1088 and H. Res. 1091, I would have voted ``yea.'' ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2239-4 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | COMMENDING CHAIRMAN HENRY HYDE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | COMMENDING | E2239 | E2240 | [{"name": "Betty McCollum", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2239 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2239-E2240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMENDING CHAIRMAN HENRY HYDE ______ HON. BETTY McCOLLUM of minnesota in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 27, 2006 Ms. McCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Chairman Henry Hyde on a remarkable career and to congratulate him on his retirement from the U.S. Congress. Chairman Hyde has honorably served the citizens of Illinois' 6th District since 1975. He has an impressive record of legislative accomplishments, has led two powerful committees and has been conferred 8 honorary degrees. I have had the honor to serve under Chairman Hyde on the House International Relations Committee for the past four years. During a time of growing international pressures, he has led this committee with skill and dignity. His commitment to the integrity of the House has taught me a great deal about the legislative process. His respect for the minority, interest in listening to all voices and his common-sense leadership has been critical in ensuring civil debate and productive solutions to extremely difficult problems. This leadership was evident during the successful passage of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, PEPFAR, which has helped to bring needed urgency and attention to this global crisis. Mr. Hyde and his committee staff enabled me, as a first term member, to ensure that my amendment to set aside 10 percent of funding for orphans and vulnerable children was passed as part of this bill. The enactment of this legislation is a testament to Mr. Hyde's ability to bring people and ideas together to make a real difference for families ar… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2239 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | HONORING CONGRESSMAN MARTIN OLAV SABO'S CAREER OF PUBLIC SERVICE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2239 | E2239 | [{"name": "Betty McCollum", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2239 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2239] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page E2239]] HONORING CONGRESSMAN MARTIN OLAV SABO'S CAREER OF PUBLIC SERVICE ______ HON. BETTY McCOLLUM of minnesota in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 27, 2006 Ms. McCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate a fellow Minnesotan, Congressman Martin Sabo of Minneapolis, on his distinguished career of public service. The neighboring cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN, are known as the ``Twin Cities.'' As the representative from St. Paul, it has been my privilege to serve in Congress with my ``Twin brother'' Martin Sabo. After I was first elected to the U.S. House, he immediately became an expert mentor, always generous with time-tested insights. I will never forget the much-needed help he and his staff offered me as I made a difficult transition into Congress following the death of my predecessor, Congressman Bruce Vento. Six years on, we are partners working to solve the problems facing the families of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Through these collaborations, I have come to admire his wisdom--garnered through his personal experience, knowledge and integrity--and recognize what the Congress will lose following his much-deserved retirement. Martin's public life began 45 years ago when he was elected to the Minnesota State House of Representatives at the young age of 22. He went on to serve with distinction as both House Speaker and minority leader until his election to Congress in 1978. During his nine terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, Mr. Sabo's patient dedication to results and sound governance earned him the respect and trust of his colleagues… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2240-2 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2240 | E2240 | [{"name": "Susan A. Davis", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6407"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2240 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. JO ANN DAVIS of virginia in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 27, 2006 Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, due to a medical treatment, I was not able to attend votes on December 8th and 9th, 2006. Had I been present and had there been a rollcall vote, I would have voted ``yea'' on H.R. 6407, legislation to reform the postal laws of the United States. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2240-3 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2240 | E2240 | [{"name": "Brian Higgins", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3546"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3718"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2240 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. BRIAN HIGGINS of new york in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 27, 2006 Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I missed two Rollcall votes late in the night on Friday, December 8, 2006. I would like to enter into the record how I intended to vote on the missed Rollcall votes: On Roll #542, On a Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass S. 3718, the Pool and Spa Safety Act, I would have voted YES. On Roll #543, On a Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass S. 3546, the Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act, I would have voted YES. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2240-4 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | IN RECOGNITION AND REMEMBRANCE OF THE LIFE OF U.S. ARMY SERGEANT BRYAN T. McDONOUGH | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E2240 | E2240 | [{"name": "Betty McCollum", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2240 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION AND REMEMBRANCE OF THE LIFE OF U.S. ARMY SERGEANT BRYAN T. McDONOUGH ______ HON. BETTY McCOLLUM of minnesota in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 27, 2006 Ms. McCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and courage of U.S. Army Sergeant Bryan T. McDonough. Sergeant McDonough was on patrol near Fallujah, Iraq when a bomb exploded near his vehicle, killing him and fellow Minnesotan Spec. Corey Rystad, and injuring two others, on December 2nd, 2006. A graduate of Roseville Area High School, SGT McDonough, 22, was enrolled in classes at St. Cloud Technical College before he was deployed to Iraq in March 2006. Sergeant McDonough's father, Tom, shared how after learning more about the families left behind by the many men and women who were injured or killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, McDonough decided to enlist in the Minnesota Army National Guard in September 2003. He was assigned to B Company 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry, based out of Crookston, Minnesota. As testimony to his leadership and dedication while in the Minnesota Army National Guard, he was posthumously promoted from the rank of Specialist to Sergeant. The McDonough family lovingly describes Bryan as an avid sportsman who enjoyed spending time bass fishing and hunting with his family at their cabin in Wisconsin. They cherish their memories of a considerate, generous young man who always tried to make sure that those he was with were happy. Perhaps the most poignant example of SGT McDonough's concern for others was his stated desire that his family… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2240-5 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | U.S. SAFE WEB ACT OF 2005 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2240 | E2240 | [{"name": "Joe Barton", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1608"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2240 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] U.S. SAFE WEB ACT OF 2005 ______ speech of HON. JOE BARTON of texas in the house of representatives Friday, December 8, 2006 Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. 1608, the ``Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders Act'', also known as the SAFE WEB Act. Mr. Speaker, my Committee dealt with this issue in the 108th Congress because it is a growing problem. The issue is important because fraud perpetrated against our citizens increasingly originates or is committed outside the United States: the Federal Trade Commission reports 20 percent of the complaints it received are ``cross-border'' fraud complaints. Under current law, there is little the FTC can do to stop or prosecute a perpetrator outside the United States. The Safe Web Act will make two significant changes to help stop the fraud and protect consumers. First, it amends the FTC Act definition of ``unfair or deceptive acts or practices'' to include acts or practices involving foreign commerce. Second, it allows the FTC to share information and cooperate with foreign governments to investigate and take action on fraud complaints consistent with existing law enforcement practices. I am pleased to see that S. 1608 reflects and codifies the interagency agreement reached in 2004. We have an amendment that will make a few minor changes to S. 1608. The Amendment strikes the findings, eliminates the gift provision to the FTC, and sunsets the legislation after 7 years. This is good consumer protection legislation and will help law… | ||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2240-6 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | SERGEANT FIRST CLASS ROBERT LEE ``BOBBY'' HOLLAR, JR. POST OFFICE BUILDING | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2240 | E2241 | [{"name": "Lynn A. Westmoreland", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4050"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2240 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2240-E2241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SERGEANT FIRST CLASS ROBERT LEE ``BOBBY'' HOLLAR, JR. POST OFFICE BUILDING ______ speech of HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND of georgia in the house of representatives Friday, December 8, 2006 Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, I would like to respectfully recognize and thank Senator Chambliss for his efforts with Senator Isakson to have S. 4050 passed in the Senate. Both Senators played an important role in seeing that S. 4050 was promptly passed in [[Page E2241]] the Senate so the bill could be addressed in the House before the adjournment of the 109th Congress. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2240 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | IN TRIBUTE TO THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MILWAUKEE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2240 | E2240 | [{"name": "Gwen Moore", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2240 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN TRIBUTE TO THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MILWAUKEE ______ HON. GWEN MOORE of wisconsin in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 27, 2006 Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise today in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee. Since 1916, this non-profit organization in my district has provided invaluable legal services to low-income people and other vulnerable members of society. Now serving over 8,000 people a year, the Legal Aid Society specializes in advocating for children, people living with HIV/ AIDS, the elderly, immigrants, those with mental illnesses, prisoners, and victims of domestic abuse. As a result of their work, thousands of people in my district have been protected from exploitation and discrimination, and many others have received redress when their basic human rights were violated. The Legal Aid Society has been a pioneer not only in representing vulnerable people, but also in developing mechanisms to ensure consumer relief, protection against discrimination, and equal access to legal representation. The Legal Aid Society took the lead in establishing the first small claims court in Milwaukee and together with the Milwaukee Bar Association, set up the state's first lawyer referral service. In 1957, the Legal Aid Society initiated the state's first public defender system. Widely recognized throughout the State for these innovations, the Legal Aid Society is one of the foremost organizations in Wisconsin working to make sure that the law serves everyone. Several current and former Wisconsin State Suprem… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2241-2 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | PANDEMIC AND ALL-HAZARDS PREPAREDNESS ACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2241 | E2241 | [{"name": "Mike Rogers", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2241 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PANDEMIC AND ALL-HAZARDS PREPAREDNESS ACT ______ speech of HON. MIKE ROGERS of michigan in the house of representatives Friday, December 8, 2006 Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act and specifically the Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act. I would like to thank Chairman Barton, and the Energy and Commerce Committee staff for their support. I would also like to extend a special thanks to my colleague Congresswoman Anna Eshoo for her work on the issue. Biological weapons have been proven to work, are capable of causing massive disaster, are relatively cheap, and are increasingly easy to design, build and disseminate. The materials and technical know-how needed to make a bio-weapon that could infect hundreds of thousands of people are already widely distributed around the planet, and the number of people who possess the expertise needed to create bioweapons is rapidly growing as biotechnology and pharmaceutical research and production expand into developing countries. Preventing either a natural epidemic or a bioterrorist attack is, unfortunately, unlikely. Therefore, the Nation's ability to rapidly and effectively respond in the face of a bio-security crisis must be a central pillar in our bio-security strategy. Medicines and vaccines that can counter illnesses caused by exposure to bioterror agents are obviously an essential component of biodefense and would be critical to controlling the spread of contagious disease. This legislation will … | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2241-3 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5682, HENRY J. HYDE UNITED STATES-INDIA PEACEFUL ATOMIC ENERGY COOPERATION ACT OF 2006 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2241 | E2242 | [{"name": "James T. Walsh", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5682"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2241 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2241-E2242] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5682, HENRY J. HYDE UNITED STATES-INDIA PEACEFUL ATOMIC ENERGY COOPERATION ACT OF 2006 ______ speech of HON. JAMES T. WALSH of new york in the house of representatives Friday, December 8, 2006 Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to affirm the significance of our Nation's friendship with India through implementation of the U.S.- India Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act of 2006. Our friendship with India is among the most important bilateral relationships for our Nation's security and prosperity. As a fellow partner in democracy, India has stood firm with the United States in many different arenas--from fighting the war on terrorism, to advancing both the U.S. and Indian economies, to assisting in the formulation of a productive dialogue with China. Time and again, India has shown herself to be a proven ally and this legislation represents yet another historic milestone in the association between our two great nations. This agreement marks a I80-degree policy shift pertaining to nuclear relations between India and the United States. This agreement permits the U.S. to sell technology to India for nuclear power development and in return, India will open up for inspection its civilian nuclear program, agree not to test nuclear weapons, and abide by nuclear export controls. In essence, this legislation brings India to the [[Page E2242]] world stage as a verifiable and accountable nuclear power while reaffirming the U.S. and India as economic partners in peace. Mr. Speaker, this is a good and appropriate piece of legi… | ||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2241 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | PREMATURITY RESEARCH EXPANSION AND EDUCATION FOR MOTHERS WHO DELIVER INFANTS EARLY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2241 | E2241 | [{"name": "Anna G. Eshoo", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2241 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PREMATURITY RESEARCH EXPANSION AND EDUCATION FOR MOTHERS WHO DELIVER INFANTS EARLY ______ speech of HON. ANNA G. ESHOO of california in the house of representatives Friday, December 8, 2006 Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, as the Democratic sponsor of this bill, I am proud to rise today in strong support of this legislation. Since 1981, the CDC estimates that the number of infants born too soon has increased by over 30 percent. More than 500,000 infants are born prematurely each year. Tragically, premature infants are 14 times more likely to die in their first year of life and premature babies who survive may suffer lifelong consequences including cerebral palsy, mental retardation, chronic lung disease, and vision and hearing loss. Preterm delivery can happen to any pregnant woman and in nearly half of the cases, no one knows why. This legislation will help identify the causes of prematurity and reduce the episodes of preterm labor and delivery. It also aims to reduce the risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity. But the overarching goal of this legislation is to bring hope to the 1,305 babies born too soon each day, and extend hope to their families. This legislation gives us a chance to make a difference. The PREEMIE Act requires HHS and the CDC to expand and coordinate their research activities on preterm labor and delivery and infant mortality, and to conduct research on the relationship between prematurity, birth defects, and developmental disabilities. In o… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2242-2 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | SUSPENSION OF LIMITATION ON PERIOD FOR WHICH BORROWERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR GUARANTEED ASSISTANCE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2242 | E2242 | [{"name": "Charles W. Boustany, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4093"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2242 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2242] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SUSPENSION OF LIMITATION ON PERIOD FOR WHICH BORROWERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR GUARANTEED ASSISTANCE ______ speech of HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR. of louisiana in the house of representatives Friday, December 8, 2006 Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the bill, S. 4093. This bill will modify the expiration date of a provision of a farm bill dealing with farm credit so that it expires concurrent with the rest of the farm bill. Currently a provision of the farm bill dealing with guaranteed loans for farmers and ranchers expires on December 31 of this calendar year. The rest of the farm bill, however, does not begin to expire until December 30 of 2007. By passing this bill, we are ensuring that this credit program has the opportunity to be fully debated during the development of the next farm bill. Furthermore, should this provision expire in the next few days, it would create a hardship on the part of those farmers, ranchers, and lenders to whom it would apply. I ask my colleagues to support this bill so that this credit program, which is so important for America's young and beginning farmers, has the opportunity to be debated and reevaluated during the development of the next farm bill without causing undue hardship with limited notice to the farmers and ranchers that use this important program. I would also like to thank Michael Hare of my staff for his diligent work in the last week to bring this bill to the floor. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2242-3 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | TAX RELIEF AND HEALTH CARE ACT OF 2006 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2242 | E2243 | [{"name": "Dave Camp", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6111"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2242 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2242-E2243] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TAX RELIEF AND HEALTH CARE ACT OF 2006 ______ speech of HON. DAVE CAMP of michigan in the house of representatives Friday, December 8, 2006 Mr. CAMP of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased that the House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved legislation that extends meaningful tax relief to American manufacturers, families, students, and teachers. As the 109th Congress closes, and an era of Republican control ends, it is fitting that one of the last bills considered provides Americans with the opportunity to keep more of their hard- earned money. H.R. 6111 does much more than lower taxes--it will help America keep its competitive edge. For example, H.R. 6111 includes incentives for companies to engage in research and development work, allows students to deduct their college tuition costs, and encourages the use of solar, wind, landfill gas, and other clean energy technologies. Importantly too, this legislation extends tax benefits for individuals and families to use for their health care needs through the use of health savings accounts. In my view, one of the highlights of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act is the 2-year extension and enhancement of the research and development tax credit. As one of the leading advocates in the House of Representatives for the R&D tax credit, I am particularly pleased that companies will be able to use a new, Alternative Simplified Credit. The ASC will enable more companies to utilize the credit. As foreign-based R&D spending has grown faster than U.S.-based R&D spending, it is imperative that t… | ||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2242 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | INTRODUCTION OF THE PRESERVING CRIME VICTIMS' RESTITUTION ACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2242 | E2242 | [{"name": "Adam B. Schiff", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4055"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2242 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2242] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] INTRODUCTION OF THE PRESERVING CRIME VICTIMS' RESTITUTION ACT ______ HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 27, 2006 Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I introduced the Preserving Crime Victims' Restitution Act of 2006. This legislation would clarify the procedures that should be applied when a criminal defendant dies after he or she has been duly convicted but before the appeals are final. The need for this legislation has been made evident in recent months. Earlier this year, Enron founder Kenneth Lay was found guilty in both jury and bench trials of 10 criminal charges, including securities fraud, wire fraud involving false and misleading statements, bank fraud and conspiracy. Prosecutors sought $43.5 million in restitution for the victims of Mr. Lay's crimes. However, prior to the scheduled sentencing, Mr. Lay died from a heart attack. As a result, on October 17, 2006, U.S. District Judge Sim Lake wiped clean Mr. Lay's criminal record. The convictions were dismissed under a common law rule known as ``abatement,'' which nullifies a conviction when a defendant dies before the conviction is affirmed on appeal, regardless of the merits of the claim. Judge Lake made clear that his ruling simply followed the binding precedent issued in 2004 by the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the fifth circuit, in a case called United States v. Estate of Parsons. Last month, the Department of Justice withdrew its notice of appeal on Judge Lake's ruling. Congress holds a serious responsibility to address this situation in a timely manner. Unless we act quickly, thousands … | ||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2243-2 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | MAGNUSON-STEVENS FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2006 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2243 | E2244 | [{"name": "Nick J. Rahall II", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5946"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2243 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2243-E2244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MAGNUSON-STEVENS FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2006 ______ speech of HON. NICK J. RAHALL II of west virginia in the house of representatives Friday, December 8, 2006 Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. I yield myself such time as I may consume. The pending measure, as passed by the Senate, may be one of the last items on our schedule this Congress, but it is certainly not the least important. The bill would reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act in order to guide the management of our marine fisheries through 2013. We would not be here today if Senators Ted Stevens and Daniel Inouye had not extended an olive branch. I am extremely appreciative of the hard work that they and their staffs put into this legislation. I also commend our colleague Tom Allen who worked tirelessly on behalf of the fishermen in his district to improve this legislation. While the pending measure does not do everything I would have liked, it does not roll back the conservation principles in this important fisheries management law. The legislation actually strengthens the Magnuson-Stevens Act. For the first time, regional fishery management councils will be required to establish catch limits that may not exceed the recommendations of the councils' scientific and statistical committees. We expect the scientific committees are to take into account a wide range of scientific opinions when making their recommendations. Members of the scientific com… | ||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2243 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | MAGNUSON-STEVENS FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2006 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2243 | E2243 | [{"name": "Jay Inslee", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5946"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2243 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2243] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MAGNUSON-STEVENS FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2006 ______ speech of HON. JAY INSLEE of washington in the house of representatives Friday, December 8, 2006 Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5946, a bill to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. This bill is critically important as it will improve the management of our Nation's fisheries, providing a better future for tomorrow. Among other things, the bill ensures that the role of science in the fishery management decision-making process requires annual harvest limits at sustainable levels for virtually all U.S. fisheries and sets out a clear process for ending overfishing where it is occurring. These strict conservation measures are already in effect in the fisheries of the northwest--I am pleased that our management successes will now be replicated in all other regions. Another key advancement for our Nation's fisheries in this bill is Congress' clarification that certain processes going through the Council process currently will not be negatively affected by the positive changes in current law. Specifically, the cap and trade systems will improve the economics of fishing and enhance the safety of our fishing fleets. Our existing cap and trade programs for sulfur dioxide--which have cut down on acid rain--are being replicated within our fisheries management systems. These programs have helped in curbing some of the effects of global warming, they will now improve fisheries conservation. I am als… | ||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2244-2 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | HONORING MS. GERMAINE BROUSSARD | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2244 | E2244 | [{"name": "Frank R. Wolf", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2244 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING MS. GERMAINE BROUSSARD ______ HON. FRANK R. WOLF of virginia in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 27, 2006 Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor on behalf of Rep. Tom Davis and myself to recognize Ms. Germaine Broussard of McLean, Virginia, for her dedication to sending many cookies and other packages to U.S. troops overseas. Ms. Broussard is known as the Cookie Lady to those who have benefitted from her kindness. She has already baked and shipped over 51,000 cookies to servicemembers. She has dedicated many hours of her free time and her own resources toward baking cookies to thank U.S. troops. I am proud to call attention to the dedication of Ms. Broussard. I would also like to share a recent article from The Stars and Stripes which describes Ms. Broussard's hard work. [From the Stars and Stripes, Nov. 21, 2006] Va. Woman Cooking Up Eats Galore for Troops (By Kirsten Brown) Washington.--When Lt. j.g. Gregory Trach, 34, received an e-mail from Germaine Broussard two years ago asking permission to send cookies to his ship, he thought little of it. ``Thank you for your support of the U.S. military,'' he responded, then dismissed the request as a thoughtful but meaningless gesture. A few weeks later, the USS Shreveport received 12 boxes packed with more than 1,800 chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal and sugar cookies. Shocked, Trach sent Broussard a second e-mail: ``We thought you were kidding!'' That was Trach's first brush w… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2244-3 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | POSTAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND ENHANCEMENT ACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2244 | E2244 | [{"name": "Danny K. Davis", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "22"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6407"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2244 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] POSTAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND ENHANCEMENT ACT ______ speech of HON. DANNY K. DAVIS of illinois in the house of representatives Friday, December 8, 2006 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, as was noted during the December 8, 2006, debate on H.R. 6407, the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, this landmark postal reform legislation reflects the final version of H.R. 22, the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act as passed by the House and Senate. H.R. 22 passed the House on July 26, 2005 by a vote of 410-20, and the Senate then passed H.R. 22 with an amendment by unanimous consent on February 9, 2006. H.R. 6407 represents the combination of the Senate and House versions of H.R. 22. As such, the Committee on Government Reform's Report on H.R. 22, 109-66, Part I, as reported on April 28, 2005 is relevant and necessary to understanding the provisions of H.R. 6407, particularly because many of the provisions of H.R. 6407 are unchanged from H.R. 22 as reported by the Government Reform Committee. For those looking for additional legislative history on H.R. 6407, the Government Reform Committee Report accompanying H.R. 22, 109-66, Part I, will provide useful explanations and information. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2244-4 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | TAX RELIEF AND HEALTH CARE ACT OF 2006 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2244 | E2253 | [{"name": "William M. Thomas", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6111"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2244 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2244-E2253] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TAX RELIEF AND HEALTH CARE ACT OF 2006 ______ speech of HON. WILLIAM M. THOMAS of california in the house of representatives Friday, December 8, 2006 Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, allow me to recite from explanatory material prepared for H.R. 6111, the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006. DIVISION B--MEDICARE AND OTHER HEALTH PROVISIONS Section 1. Short title of division Current law No provision. Explanation of provision This division may be cited as the ``Medicare Improvements and Expansion Act of 2006''. Title I--Medicare Improved Quality and Provider Payments Section 101. Physician payment and quality improvement Current law Medicare payments for services of physicians and certain nonphysician practitioners are made on the basis of a fee schedule. The fee schedule assigns relative values to services that reflect physician work (i.e., the time, skill, and intensity it takes to provide the service), practice expenses, and malpractice costs. The relative values are adjusted for geographic variations in costs. The adjusted relative values are then converted into a dollar payment amount by a conversion factor. The conversion factor for 2006 is $37.8975. The conversion factor is the same for all services. It is updated each year according to a formula specified in law. The intent of the formula is to place a restraint on overall spending for physicians' services. Several factors enter into the calculatio… | ||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2244 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | POSTAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND ENHANCEMENT ACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2244 | E2244 | [{"name": "John M. McHugh", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "22"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6407"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2244 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] POSTAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND ENHANCEMENT ACT ______ speech of HON. JOHN M. McHUGH of new york in the house of representatives Friday, December 8, 2006 Mr. McHUGH. Mr. Speaker, as I noted during the December 8, 2006, debate on H.R. 6407, the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, this legislation reflects the final version of H.R. 22, the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act as passed by the House and Senate. H.R. 22 passed the House on July 26, 2005 by a vote of 410-20, and the Senate then passed H.R. 22 with an amendment by Unanimous Consent on February 9, 2006. Given that H.R. 6407 is the blended result of the two Chamber's versions of H.R. 22, I believe it is important to make note of the Committee on Government Reform's report on H.R. 22, 109-66, part I, as reported on April 28, 2005. This committee report is relevant to understanding the provisions of H.R. 6407, particularly because many of the provisions of H.R. 6407 are unchanged from H.R. 22 as reported by the Government Reform Committee. For those looking for additional legislative history on H.R. 6407, the Government Reform Committee report accompanying H.R. 22, 109-66, part I, will provide useful explanations and information. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2253 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | REMARKS ON H. RES. 1106 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2253 | E2255 | [{"name": "Cynthia A. McKinney", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "109", "type": "HRES", "number": "1106"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2253 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2253-E2255] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REMARKS ON H. RES. 1106 ______ HON. CYNTHIA McKINNEY of georgia in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 27, 2006 Ms. McKINNEY. Mr. Speaker, I wish to enter the following into the Congressional Record: ADDENDA TO A RESOLUTION INTRODUCING ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST GEORGE WALKER BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND OTHER OFFICIALS: FURTHER ACTIONS BY THE PRESIDENT THAT WARRANT FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS POSSIBLE GROUNDS FOR IMPEACHMENT AS IDENTIFIED BY MANY SCHOLARS, LAWYERS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS I. FAILURE TO ENSURE THE LAWS ARE FAITHFULLY EXECUTED (1) Self-Exemption from Laws upon Signing. (2) Suspension of Basic Legal Proceedings. (3) Promoting Illegal War. (4) Promoting Torture. (5) Promoting Kidnappings and Renditions for Torture. (6) Use of Illegal Weapons. II. ABUSE OF OFFICE AND OF EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE (1) Obstructing Inquiry and Detection. (2) Replacing the Veto with Signing Statements. III. FAILURE TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION (1) Suspension of Due Process. (2) Unreasonable Searches and Seizures. (3) Non-Cooperation with Congress. (4) Establishment of an Unconstitutional, Parallel Legal System. I. FAILURE TO ENSURE THE LAWS ARE FAITHFULLY EXECUTED Under Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution of the United States of America, the President has a duty to ``take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed.'' George Walker Bush, during his ten… | ||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2255 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | STATEMENT VOICING CONCERN OVER THE DELAY OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRACING SERVICE (ITS) IN RELEASING THE BAD AROLSEN HOLOCAUST ARCHIVES | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2255 | E2257 | [{"name": "Alcee L. Hastings", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2255 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2255-E2257] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] STATEMENT VOICING CONCERN OVER THE DELAY OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRACING SERVICE (ITS) IN RELEASING THE BAD AROLSEN HOLOCAUST ARCHIVES ______ HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS of florida in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 27, 2006 Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today deeply concerned about the consistent delay of the commission members of the International Tracing Service (ITS) to permit Holocaust survivors and their families access to the millions of Holocaust records located at Bad Arolsen, Germany. Mr. Speaker, I strongly urge the nations who have yet to approve the recently agreed upon amendments to the Bonn Accords regarding these archives to give this issue the utmost elevated attention and to be made a top priority in their respective Parliaments. The ITS Commission, comprised of the United States, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United Kingdom, currently possesses nearly 50 million records documenting Holocaust victims and survivors experiences pre-World War II and during the Holocaust. The records are used to substantiate benefit claims by Holocaust survivors and their heirs and operate under the 1955 agreements, the Bonn Accords. For the past decade, Holocaust researchers and most survivors have sought and failed to access the Bad Arolsen archive, because the ITS Commission believed it would violate the privacy of the survivors and their families. Following years of delay, in May 2006, the Commission adopted amendments to the Bonn Accords permitting each Commission member to make the archives… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | House of Representatives | HOUSE | HOUSE | FRONTMATTER | H9319 | H9319 | 152 Cong. Rec. H9319 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [House] [Page H9319] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S Vol. 152 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2006 No. 136 | ||||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgH9319-2 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9319 | H9319 | [{"congress": "109", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "503"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3421"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5682"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6111"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6407"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. H9319 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [House] [Page H9319] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, December 11, 2006. Hon. J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 11, 2006, at 9:30 am: That the Senate agrees to House amendment to Senate amendment to the bill; Senate agrees to House amendment to the title of the bill H.R. 6111. That the Senate agreed to without amendment H. Con. Res. 503. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 6407. That the Senate agrees to House amendments to the bill S. 3421. That the Senate agrees to Conference Report H.R. 5682. With best wishes, I am, Sincerely, Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgH9319-3 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | FURTHER COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9319 | H9319 | [{"congress": "109", "type": "HJRES", "number": "101"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "495"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "502"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4055"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4997"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5483"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5948"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6060"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6429"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. H9319 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [House] [Page H9319] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] FURTHER COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, December 11, 2006. Hon. J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 11, 2006, at 9:50 am: That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 5483. That the Senate passed S. 4055. That the Senate passed without amendment H.J. Res. 101. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 5948. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 4997. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 6060. That the Senate passed without amendment H. Con. Res. 495. That the Senate passed without amendment H. Con. Res. 502. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 6429. Appointments: MINER Act Technical Study Panel. With best wishes, I am, Sincerely, Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgH9319-4 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, MEMBER OF CONGRESS, AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9319 | H9319 | 152 Cong. Rec. H9319 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [House] [Page H9319] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, MEMBER OF CONGRESS, AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, December 13, 2006. Hon. J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: This is to formally notify you, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, that I have been served with a subpoena--directed to ``Custodian of Records, the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Member of Congress''--for documents and testimony issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. After consulting with the Office of General Counsel, I have determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House. Sincerely, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.N O T I C E The Government Printing Office will publish corrections to the Congressional Record as a pilot program that has been authorized by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Corrections to the online Congressional Record will appear on the page on which the error occurred. The corrections will also be printed after the History of Bills and Resolutions section of the Congressional Record Index for print-only viewers of the Congressional Record. By order of the Joint Committee on Printing. TRENT LOTT, Chairman. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgH9319 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | House of Representatives | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9319 | H9319 | 152 Cong. Rec. H9319 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [House] [Page H9319] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H9319]] House of Representatives PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT OF THE 109TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgH9320-2 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON. DUNCAN HUNTER, MEMMBER OF CONGRESS, AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9320 | H9320 | 152 Cong. Rec. H9320 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [House] [Page H9320] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON. DUNCAN HUNTER, MEMMBER OF CONGRESS, AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT =========================== NOTE =========================== December 27, 2006_On Page H 9320 the following appeared: Sincerely, Jerry Lewis, Chairman. House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, The online has been corrected to read: Sincerely, Jerry Lewis, Chairman. COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON. DUNCAN HUNTER, MEMBER OF CONGRESS, AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, ========================= END NOTE ========================= House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, December 21, 2006. Hon. J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker, House of Represenatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: This is to formally notify you, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, that the House Armed Services Committee has been served with a grand jury subpoena for documents issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. The subpoena is returnable on January 11, 2007, after the 110th Congress convenes. Accordingly, I have advised Chairman-designate Skelton of the Committee's receipt of the subpoena, and he will make the determinations required by House Rule VIII in consultation with the Office of General Counsel. Sincerely, Duncan Hunter, Chairman. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgH9320-3 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON. PETER HOEKSTRA, MEMBER OF CONGRESS, AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9320 | H9320 | 152 Cong. Rec. H9320 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [House] [Page H9320] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON. PETER HOEKSTRA, MEMBER OF CONGRESS, AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT House of Representatives, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Washington, DC, December 22, 2006. Hon. J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: This is to formally notify you, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, that the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence has been served with a grand jury subpoena for documents issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. The subpoena is returnable on January 11, 2007, after the 110th Congress convenes. Accordingly, I have advised Chairman-designate Reyes of the Committee's receipt of the subpoena, and he will make the determinations required by House Rule VIII in consultation with the Office of General Counsel. Sincerely, Peter Hoekstra, Chairman. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgH9320-4 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9320 | H9320 | 152 Cong. Rec. H9320 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [House] [Page H9320] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT House of Representatives, Committee on Appropriations, Washington, DC, December 22, 2006. Hon. J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: This is to formally notify you, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, that I have been served with a grand jury subpoena for testimony issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. After consulting with the Office of General Counsel, I will make the determinations required by Rule VIII. Sincerely, Elizabeth Phillips. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgH9320-5 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | ENROLLED BILLS AND A JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ENROLLEDSIGNED | H9320 | H9320 | [{"congress": "109", "type": "HJRES", "number": "101"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "482"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "486"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "1245"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "3248"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4588"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4709"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4997"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5483"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5682"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5782"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5946"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5948"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6060"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6111"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6143"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6164"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6338"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6342"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6344"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6345"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6407"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6429"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. H9320 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [House] [Page H9320] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ENROLLED BILLS AND A JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT Mrs. Haas, Clerk of the House, after sine die adjournment of the second session, 109th Congress, reported and found truly enrolled bills of the House of the following titles, which were thereupon signed by the Speaker on Tuesday, December 12, 2006: H.R. 5682. An act to exempt from certain requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 a proposed nuclear agreement for cooperation with India. On Wednesday, December 13, 2006: H.R. 6143. An act to amend title XXVI of the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend the program for providing life-saving care for those with HIV/AIDS. Mrs. Haas, Clerk of the House, after sine die adjournment of the second session, 109th Congress, further reported and found truly enrolled bills and a joint resolution of the House of the following titles, which were thereupon signed by the Speaker pro tempore, Mr. Tom Davis of Virginia, on Tuesday, December 19, 2006: H.R. 5946. An act to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to authorize activities to promote improved monitoring and compliance for high seas fisheries, or fisheries governed by international fishery management agreements, and for other purposes. H.R. 6111. An act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the Tax Court may review claims for equitable innocent spouse relief and to suspend the running on the period of limitations while such claims are pending. H.R. 6344. An act to reauthorize the Office of National Drug Control Policy Act. H.R. 6407. An act to reform the postal laws of the United States. H.R. 6429. An act to … | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgH9320 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON. JERRY LEWIS, MEMBER OF CONGRESS, AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9320 | H9320 | 152 Cong. Rec. H9320 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [House] [Page H9320] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H9320]] COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON. JERRY LEWIS, MEMBER OF CONGRESS, AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT House of Representatives, Committee on Appropriations, Washington, DC, December 22, 2006. Hon. J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: This is to formally notify you, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, that the House Appropriations Committee has been served with a grand jury subpoena for documents issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. The subpoena is returnable on January 11, 2007, after the 110th Congress convenes. Accordingly, I have advised Chairman-designate Obey of the Committee's receipt of the subpoena, and he will make the determinations required by House Rule VIII in consultation with the Office of General Counsel. Sincerely, Jerry Lewis, Chairman. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgH9321-2 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9321 | H9322 | [{"congress": "109", "type": "HJRES", "number": "101"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HJRES", "number": "102"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "394"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "758"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "854"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "864"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "1285"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "1472"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "1492"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "1674"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "3248"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4057"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4246"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4416"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4510"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4583"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4720"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4766"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5076"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5103"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5132"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5136"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5466"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5646"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5682"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5736"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5782"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5837"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5923"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5989"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5990"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6078"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6102"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6111"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6131"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6143"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6151"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6316"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR",… | 152 Cong. Rec. H9321 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [House] [Pages H9321-H9322] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House reports that on December 9, 2006, she presented to the President of the United States, for his approval, the following bills. H.J. Res. 102. Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House further reports that on December 11, 2006, she presented to the President of the United States, for his approval, the following bills. H.R. 394. To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a boundary study to evaluate the significance of the Colonel James Barrett Farm in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System as part of the Minute Man National Historical Park, and for other purposes. H.R. 758. To establish an interagency aerospace revitalization task force to develop a national strategy for aerospace workforce recruitment, training, and cultivation. H.R. 854. To provide for certain lands to be held in trust for the Utu Utu Gwaitu Paiute Tribe. H.R. 864. To provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking. H.R. 1285. To extend for 3 years changes to requirements for admission of non-immigrant nurses in health professional shortage areas made by the Nursing Relief for Disadvantage Areas Act of 1999. H.R. 1472. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 167 East 124th Street in New York, New York, as the ``Tito Puente Post Office Building''. H.R. 1492. To pr… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgH9321 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ENROLLEDSIGNED | H9321 | H9321 | [{"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "214"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "362"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "707"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "895"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1096"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1378"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1529"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1608"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2125"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2150"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2205"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2653"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2735"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3421"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3546"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3678"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3821"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4042"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4091"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4092"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4093"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. H9321 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [House] [Page H9321] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H9321]] SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT The Speaker announced his signature to enrolled bills of the Senate of the following titles on December 12, 2006: S. 214. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to cooperate with the States on the border with Mexico and other appropriate entities in conducting a hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, and modeling program for priority transboundary aquifers, and for other purposes. S. 1096. An act to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate portions of the Musconetcong River in the State of New Jersey as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. S. 1378. An act to amend the National Historic Preservation Act to provide appropriation authorization and improve the operations of the Advisory Council on historic Preservation. S. 1529. An act to provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in the city of Yuma, Arizona. S. 1608. An act to enhance Federal Trade Commission enforcement against illegal spam, spyware, and cross-border fraud and deception, and for other purposes. S. 2150. An act to direct the Secretary of Interior to convey certain Bureau of Land Management Land to the city of Eugene, Oregon. S. 2653. An act to direct the Federal Communications Commission to make efforts to reduce telephone rates for Armed Forces personnel deployed overseas. S. 2735. An act to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to reauthorize the national dam safety program, and for other purposes. S. 3821. An act to authorize certain athletes to be admitted temporarily … | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgH9322 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT PRIOR TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9322 | H9324 | [{"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "9"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HJRES", "number": "86"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HJRES", "number": "100"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "138"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "233"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "315"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "318"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "326"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "409"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "479"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "562"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "683"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "860"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "866"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "1036"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "1129"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "1442"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "1463"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "1556"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "1728"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "2066"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "2107"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "2322"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "2720"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "2808"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "2977"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "3085"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "3127"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "3408"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "3440"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "3443"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "3508"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "3549"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "3682"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "3858"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "3934"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4019"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "41… | 152 Cong. Rec. H9322 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [House] [Pages H9322-H9324] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT PRIOR TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT The President, prior to sine die adjournment of the second session, 109th Congress, notified the Clerk of the House that on the following dates, he had approved and signed bills and joint resolutions of the following titles: July 27, 2006: H.R. 9. An act to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1065. H.R. 5865. An act to amend section 1113 of the Social Security Act to temporarily increase funding for the program of temporary assistance for United States citizens returned from foreign countries, and for other purposes. H.R. 4472. An act to protect children from sexual exploitation and violent crime, to prevent child abuse and child pornography, to promote Internet safety, and to honor the memory of Adam Walsh and other child crime victims. August 1, 2006: H.J. Res. 86. A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. H.R. 2977. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 2nd Avenue in Brockway, Montana, as the ``Paul Kasten Post Office Building''. H.R. 3440. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Avenida RL Rodriquez in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, as the ``Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa Post Office Building''. H.R. 3549. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 West 3rd Avenue in Warren, Pennsylvania, as the ``William F. Clinger, Jr. Post Office Building. H.R. 3934. An act… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgH9324-2 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9324 | H9325 | [{"congress": "109", "type": "HJRES", "number": "102"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "394"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "758"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "854"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "864"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "1285"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "1472"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "1674"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "2383"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "3699"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "3817"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4000"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4057"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4246"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4377"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4416"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4510"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4559"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4583"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4720"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4766"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5061"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5103"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5108"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5132"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5136"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5466"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5585"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5646"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5682"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5690"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5736"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5857"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5923"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5989"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5990"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6078"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6102"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "… | 152 Cong. Rec. H9324 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [House] [Pages H9324-H9325] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT The President, after sine die adjournment of the second session, 109th Congress, notified the Clerk of the House that on the following dates, he had approved and signed bills and a joint resolution of the following titles: December 9, 2006: H.J. Res. 102. Joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. December 12, 2006: H.R. 2383. An act to re-designate the facility of the Bureau of Reclamation located at 19550 Kelso Road in Bryon, California, as the ``C.W. `Bill' Jones Pumping Plant''. H.R. 3817. An act to withdraw the Valle Vidal Unit of the Carson National Forest in New Mexico from location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and for other purposes. H.R. 4000. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to revise certain repayment contracts with the Bostwick Irrigation District in Nebraska, the Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District No. 2, the Frenchman-Cambridge Irrigation District, and the Webster Irrigation District No. 4, all a part of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, and for other purposes. H.R. 4559. An act to provide for the conveyance of certain National Forest System land to the towns of Laona and Wabeno, Wisconsin, and for other purposes. H.R. 5061. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey Paint Bank National Fish Hatchery and Wytheville National Fish Hatchery to the State of Virginia. H.R. 5103. An act to provide for the conveyance of the former Konnarock Lutheran Girls Scho… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgH9324 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | SENATE BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT PRIOR TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9324 | H9324 | [{"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "56"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "101"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "176"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "203"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "213"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "244"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "250"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "260"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "310"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "418"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "435"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "819"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1025"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1131"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1140"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1275"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1323"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1496"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1773"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2146"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2430"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2464"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2562"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2590"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2690"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2784"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2856"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3187"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3525"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3534"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3613"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3661"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3693"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3728"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3741"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3850"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3880"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3930"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4001"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. H9324 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [House] [Page H9324] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT PRIOR TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT The President, prior to sine die adjournment of the second session, 109th Congress, notified the Clerk of the House that on the following dates, he had approved and signed bills and a joint resolution of the following titles: August 3, 2006: S. 310. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey the Newlands Project Headquarters and Maintenance Yard Facility to the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District in the State of Nevada. S. 1496. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a pilot program under which up to 15 States may issue electronic Federal migratory bird hunting stamps. August 4, 2006: S. 3741. An act to provide funding authority to facilitate the evacuation of persons from Lebanon, and for other purposes. August 12, 2006: S. 250. An act to amend the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 to improve the Act. S. 3693. An act to make technical corrections to the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005. September 22, 2006: S. 3534. An act to amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to provide for a YouthBuild program. September 26, 2006: S. 2590. An act to require full disclosure of all entities and organizations receiving Federal Funds. September 27, 2006: S. 1773. An act to resolve certain Native American claims in New Mexico, and for other purposes. S. 2784. An act to award a congressional gold medal to Tenzin Gyatso. The Fourteenth Dalai Lama, in recognition of his many enduring and ou… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgH9325 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | SENATE BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9325 | H9325 | [{"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "843"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1219"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1346"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1820"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1998"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2250"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3678"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3759"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3938"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4044"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4046"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4050"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4073"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. H9325 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [House] [Page H9325] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT The President, after sine die adjournment of the second session, 109th Congress, notified the Clerk of the House that on the following dates, he had approved and signed bills and a joint resolution of the following titles: December 14, 2006: S. 2250. An act to award a congressional gold medal to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug. December 18, 2006: S. 1219. An act to authorize certain tribes in the State of Montana to enter into a lease or other temporary conveyance of water rights to meet the water needs of the Dry Prairie Rural Water Associations, Inc. S. 1820. An act to designate the facility of the United States postal Service located at 6110 East 51st Place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the ``Dewey F. Bartlett Post Office''. S. 3759. An act to name the Armed Forces Readiness Center in Great Falls, Montana, in honor of Captain William Wylie Galt, a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. S. 4050. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 East Thompson Street in Thomaston, Georgia, as the ``Sergeant First Class Robert Lee `Bobby' Hollar, Jr. Post Office building''. S. 4073. An act to designate the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located in Farmington, Missouri, as the ``Robert Silvey Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic''. December 19, 2006: S. 843. An act to amend the Public Health Service Act to combat autism through research, screening, intervention and education. S. 3678. An act to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to publi… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter-2 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | FRONTMATTER | S11851 | S11851 | 152 Cong. Rec. S11851 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Senate] [Page S11851] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 152 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2006 No. 136 | ||||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgS11851-2 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | HONORING SENATORIAL SERVICE | SENATE | SENATE | HONORING | S11851 | S11854 | [{"name": "Ted Stevens", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Susan M. Collins", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. S11851 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Senate] [Pages S11851-S11854] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING SENATORIAL SERVICE bill frist Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, it has been an honor and a privilege to work with Senator Bill Frist for the past 12 years. Bill has been a solid leader for our party and he has served the people of Tennessee with distinction. Senator Frist came to politics through a nontraditional route-- through the operating room. Bill got involved in politics because he believed he could do even more for his patients--and the people of Tennessee--in the Senate. And he was right. Bill's meticulous approach to this job is exactly what you would expect of a person with his training. He never gave up on his goals and worked tirelessly to see them into law. I became President Pro Tempore of the Senate close to the time when Bill became our majority leader. I enjoyed working by his side and thank Leader Frist for including me--as President Pro Tempore--in all leadership meetings. Senator Frist also traveled with us to China for U.S. Interparliamentary Group meetings. Once our meetings were finished, he continued on to Africa for medical mission work. As majority leader, Bill carried the administration's message. He fought hard for the President's judicial nominees. And as we saw yesterday during his farewell address, Bill leaves us with great honor and recognition. Our leader will now return to where, in some ways, his heart has always been--the practice of medicine. But deep in my heart, I feel that public service will again call Bill to give of his time and talents to help preserve our democracy and our freedoms. Catherine and I will miss being with Bill and Karyn. rick santorum Mr. President, yesterday I was moved by the emotional… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgS11854 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | VETERANS BENEFITS, HEALTHCARE, AND INFORMATION ACT OF 2006 | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S11854 | S11855 | [{"name": "Daniel K. Akaka", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "716"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "716"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1537"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2659"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2753"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2762"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3421"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3421"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. S11854 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Senate] [Pages S11854-S11855] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] VETERANS BENEFITS, HEALTHCARE, AND INFORMATION ACT OF 2006 Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, as ranking member of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, I urge my colleagues to support our veterans, current servicemembers, and their families by supporting S. 3421, an omnibus veterans measure entitled Veterans Benefits, Healthcare, and Information Technology Act of 2006. This measure is a compromise agreement between the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and is based on several pieces of legislation. Like all compromises, no one got all he or she wanted, but in the end, I believe that it represents a good package of provisions. This legislation would improve and expand a wide variety of services to our veterans, and includes provisions relating to veterans benefits, health care, and information technology matters for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Of particular importance are provisions to enhance mental health and readjustment services for veterans returning to civilian life, to improve long-term care services for aging veterans, and to modify the State veterans' home program. At the outset, I note my dissatisfaction with the undue haste with which the legislative package, the bill itself and the accompanying explanatory statement that my colleague, the committee chairman, Senator Craig, will include at the end of his remarks, was assembled. Because of the way this legislation was negotiated, we were not able to reach final agreement on its contents until Wednesday morning, just two days ago. At that time, the chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee for the first time agreed to negotiate on a particular provision passed by the House relating to a construction project in Sout… | ||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgS11855 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | RETIREMENT OF ANTHONY J. ZAGAMI | SENATE | SENATE | RETIREMENT | S11855 | S11856 | [{"name": "Ted Stevens", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Paul S. Sarbanes", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. S11855 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Senate] [Pages S11855-S11856] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RETIREMENT OF ANTHONY J. ZAGAMI Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, a well-respected public servant will soon retire after 40 years of outstanding service to our Government and the American people. Anthony J. ``Tony'' Zagami first came to Capitol Hill in 1965, at the age of 13, to serve as a page in the United States Senate. Several years later, Tony returned as an assistant to the Secretary of the Senate. I was the whip for the Republican party at the time, and in this capacity, it was my privilege to work closely with Tony and the Secretary. Tony also spent 9 years as the general counsel to the Joint Committee on Printing, which I was ranking member of from 1987 to 1992. Tony left the halls of Congress in 1990 to become general counsel at the U.S. [[Page S11856]] Government Printing Office, and he has remained in this post for the past 16 years. Tony's legislative background has proven to be a tremendous asset during his tenure as general counsel. His leadership and vision have helped transform the GPO into a profitable, efficient, and thoroughly modern organization. In January, Tony will retire as the longest serving general counsel in the GPO's 145-year history. In honor of his many accomplishments, Tony has also been named the first general counsel emeritus of the GPO. On behalf of my colleagues in Congress, I thank Tony for his dedication and hard work over the years. We all wish Tony, his wife, and their three children the very best. Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, as the 109th Congress comes to a close, I would like to recognize a longtime public servant and Maryland resident. Anthony J. ``Tony'' Zagami will soon retire as the general counsel of the U.S. Government Printing Office after more than 40 years of Fede… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgS11856 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE RECEIVED SUBSEQUENT TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S11856 | S11857 | [{"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "214"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "362"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "482"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "486"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "707"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "895"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1096"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "1245"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1378"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1529"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1608"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2125"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2150"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2205"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2653"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2735"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3421"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3546"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3678"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3821"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4042"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4091"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4092"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4093"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "4588"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "5682"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "6143"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. S11856 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Senate] [Pages S11856-S11857] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE RECEIVED SUBSEQUENT TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT ______ ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Under the authority of the order of the Senate of January 5, 2005, the Secretary of the Senate, on December 12, 2006, subsequent to the sine die adjournment of the Senate, received a message from the House of Representatives announcing that the Speaker had signed the following enrolled bills: S. 214. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to cooperate with the States on the border with Mexico and other appropriate entities in conducting a hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, and modeling program for priority transboundary aquifers, and for other purposes. S. 1096. An act to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate portions of the Musconetcong River in the State of New Jersey as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. S. 1378. An act to amend the National Historic Preservation Act to provide appropriation authorization and improve the operations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. S. 1529. An act to provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in the city of Yuma, Arizona. S. 1608. An act to enhance Federal Trade Commission enforcement against illegal spam, spyware, and cross-border fraud and deception, and for other purposes. S. 2150. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Bureau of Land Management Land to the City of Eugene, Oregon. S. 2653. An act to direct the Federal Communications Commission to make efforts to reduce telephone rates for Arm… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgS11857-2 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | REPORTS OF COMMITTEES | SENATE | SENATE | SCOMMREPORT | S11857 | S11857 | 152 Cong. Rec. S11857 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Senate] [Page S11857] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Under the authority of the order of the Senate of December 9, 2006, the following reports of committees were submitted on December 22, 2006: By Ms. COLLINS, from the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Special Report entitled ``Activities of the Committee on Governmental Affairs: Report of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, and Its Subcommittees for the One Hundred Ninth Congress'' (Rept. No. 109-368). By Mr. SPECTER, from the Committee on the Judiciary: Special Report entitled ``Activities Report of the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, 2005-2006'' (Rept. No. 109-369). ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgS11857-3 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | NOMINATIONS RETURNED TO THE PRESIDENT | SENATE | SENATE | SNOMINATIONS | S11857 | S11857 | 152 Cong. Rec. S11857 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Senate] [Page S11857] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NOMINATIONS RETURNED TO THE PRESIDENT The following nominations, upon which no action was had, at the time of the sine die adjournment of the Senate, failed of confirmation under the provisions of Rule XXXI, paragraph 6, of the Standing Rules of the Senate and were returned to the President in lieu of being confirmed on December 9, 2006: JILL E. SOMMERS, OF KANSAS, TO BE A COMMISSIONER OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM EXPIRING APRIL 13, 2009; AND LEON R. SEQUEIRA, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF LABOR. | ||||
| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgS11857 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED | SENATE | SENATE | ENROLLEDPRESENTED | S11857 | S11857 | [{"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "214"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "362"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "707"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "843"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "895"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1096"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1346"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1378"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1529"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1608"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1820"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "1998"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2125"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2150"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2205"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2250"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2370"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2653"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "2735"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3421"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3546"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3678"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3759"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3821"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "3938"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4042"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4044"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4046"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4050"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4073"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4091"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4092"}, {"congress": "109", "type": "S", "number": "4093"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. S11857 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Senate] [Page S11857] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED The Secretary of the Senate reported that she had presented to the President of the United States the following enrolled bills: On December 11, 2006: S. 843. An act to amend the Public Health Service Act to combat autism through research, screening, intervention and education. S. 1346. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of maritime sites in the State of Michigan. S. 1820. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6110 East 51st Place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the ``Dewey F. Bartlett Post Office''. S. 1998. An act to amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections relating to the reputation and meaning of the Medal of Honor and other military decorations and awards, and for other purposes. S. 2250. An act to award a congressional gold medal to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug. S. 2370. An act to promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority, and for other purposes. S. 3759. An act to name the Armed Forces Readiness Center in Great Falls, Montana, in honor of Captain William Wylie Galt, a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. S. 3938. An act to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States. S. 4044. An act to clarify the treatment of certain charitable contributions under title 11, United States Code. S. 4046. An act to extend oversight and accountability related to United States reconstruction funds and efforts in Iraq by extending the termination date of the Office of the Special I… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2133-2 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | HONORING THE MEMORY OF MR. BERNARD SIDNEY DITTMAN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2133 | E2133 | [{"name": "Jo Bonner", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2133 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2133] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE MEMORY OF MR. BERNARD SIDNEY DITTMAN ______ HON. JO BONNER of alabama in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, Mobile County and indeed the entire State of Alabama recently lost a dear friend, and I rise today to honor him and pay tribute to his memory. Mr. Bernard Sidney Dittman, known as ``Bernie'' to his many friends and family, was a devoted family man and dedicated community leader throughout his life. Bernie purchased WABB-AM in Mobile, Alabama, in 1959. This station, previously owned by the Mobile Press-Register newspaper organization, first went on the air in 1948 with call letters that stand for ``Alabama's Best Broadcasters.'' One year later, Bernie moved to Mobile and completely changed the broadcast format of the station. His conversion of WABB from a country station to Top 40 propelled WABB to the position of the leading station in that format and one of the premiere stations anywhere along Alabama's Gulf Coast. In 1973, Bernie took WABB in a new direction when the station added a new FM signal and began to broadcast a progressive rock format. At a time when most automobiles were not equipped with FM receivers, Bernie and his team ran an extensive series of on-air promotions encouraging the installation of low-cost FM receivers. Under Bernie Dittman's leadership, WABB became one of the longest- running and most successful Top 40 radio stations in the United States. The station has also spearheaded over the years the move to more equality in the hiring of on-air personalities and staff members. In fact, WABB was one… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2133-3 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | PAYING TRIBUTE TO JEANETTE ROBINSON | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2133 | E2133 | [{"name": "Jon C. Porter", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2133 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2133] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PAYING TRIBUTE TO JEANETTE ROBINSON ______ HON. JON C. PORTER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jeanette Robinson in recognition of her multiple accomplishments as a professional bowler. Jeanette has been inducted into seven bowling halls of fame and is the only person to have attained this great honor. Her competition and coaching endeavors have allowed her to travel the world and work with the best players internationally. Jeanette has also bowled a competitive frame in 49 of 50 states. Jeanette grew up in Flint, Michigan and picked up her first bowling ball in 1956 at age 28. By 1957, Jeanette was coaching youth and seniors in addition to running leagues and tournaments full-time. As the first known person to organize and promote national bowling tournaments for the deaf and the blind in 1958 and 1959, she laid the foundation for making bowling a sport for everyone. As more coaching opportunities became available, Jeanette's travels increased, and she was chosen president of the Professional Women's Bowlers Association in 1965. She held this position for 10 years until stepping down in 1975. Under her leadership, the women's professional bowling tour grew exponentially. Although Jeanette still bowls today, her true love is coaching and she currently holds the position of resident professional at The Orleans Bowling Center. Her work with the local Las Vegas high school leagues, professional tours and family bowlers at The Orleans is most rewarding because it is the legacy of her sport that she hop… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2133-4 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | IN RECOGNITION OF THE AUXILIARY TO BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTER, INC. ON THE OCCASION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E2133 | E2134 | [{"name": "Carolyn B. Maloney", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2133 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2133-E2134] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION OF THE AUXILIARY TO BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTER, INC. ON THE OCCASION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING ______ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Auxiliary to Bellevue Hospital Center, Inc., which is celebrating its 100th anniversary of service to the community. During that [[Page E2134]] time, the Auxiliary has developed into an invaluable resource for Bellevue Hospital, one of our Nation's most renowned hospitals. Over the past 100 years the Auxiliary has provided in excess of $45 million in support, piloted numerous new programs and been a source of satisfying work for thousands of volunteers. At their gala recognizing, they are honoring Rita J. Kaplan, for her philanthropy, Dr. Robert S. Holzman, for patient care, and Michael ``Buzzy'' O'Keeffe, for community service. They are all sterling examples of the extraordinary volunteers who have made the Auxiliary such a superb institution. The Auxiliary was founded in 1906 by a group of socially conscious women who wanted to support the Bellevue Tuberculosis Clinic. Among other things, they created a Day Camp in 1908 on the old ferryboat ``Southfield,'' anchored off the Bellevue Hospital grounds, so that patients could spend time in the open air. Contemporaneously, another group of philanthropic-minded women formed the Convalescent Relief Committee to assist in the well-being, care and convalescence of Bellevue patients. In 1907 a third group, The Synagogue Committee formed to translate for Yiddish-speaking Bellevue … | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2133 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | RECOGNIZING BRADLEY C. KEENEY FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E2133 | E2133 | [{"name": "Sam Graves", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2133 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2133] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page E2133]] RECOGNIZING BRADLEY C. KEENEY FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT ______ HON. SAM GRAVES of missouri in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Bradley Keeney, a very special young man who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 357, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Bradley has been very active with his troop, participating in many scout activities. Over the many years Bradley has been involved with Scouting, he has not only earned numerous merit badges, but also the respect of his family, peers, and community. It is with extreme pleasure that I commend the dedication Bradley has shown. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Bradley for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of America and for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. I am proud to represent Bradley in the United States House of Representatives. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2134-2 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | HONORING JACK FINNEY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2134 | E2134 | [{"name": "Ralph M. Hall", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2134 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2134] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING JACK FINNEY ______ HON. RALPH M. HALL of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor my friend Jack Finney. Jack recently celebrated his 90th birthday by donating more than $1 million to the Hunt Memorial Hospital District Charitable Health Foundation. Jack's generous donation will ultimately enhance the soon- to-be-built cancer center on the campus of Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville. Jack has a long history of making generous gifts to the community, having donated land, money, and his time to a variety of institutions such as Texas A&M University at College Station, Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum, Greenville YMCA, Greenville Chamber of Commerce, Paris Junior College, Texas A&M University-Commerce, the Greenville schools and many others. Other institutions that have benefited from his leadership include the local Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, and Board of DeveIopment as well as Texas A&M Universtiy, the Texas Baptist Foundation, and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Jack's efforts have led to multiple honors from Texas A&M, including his selection as a Distinguished Alumnus and election to the Hall of Honor of the A&M Corps of Cadets. Jack has also been honored with Greenville's ``Worthy Citizen'' Award, for which he donated $50,000 establishing an endowment to maintain the annual award in perpetuity. In appreciation of Jack's latest gift, the Hospital District's Board of Directors have decided to name the new cancer center the Lou and Jack Finney Cancer Center in honor of Jack and his… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2134-3 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | CONGRATULATING ST. THOMAS' EPISCOPAL SCOTTISH ARTS PROGRAM | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | CONGRATULATIONS | E2134 | E2135 | [{"name": "John Abney Culberson", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2134 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2134-E2135] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING ST. THOMAS' EPISCOPAL SCOTTISH ARTS PROGRAM ______ HON. JOHN ABNEY CULBERSON of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate the Pipe Band and Highland Dancers of St. Thomas' Episcopal Scottish Arts Program for their success and community service in Houston, Texas. On August 26, 2006, the St. Thomas' Episcopal School Pipe Band won their fifth Juvenile World Pipe Band Championship title in Glasgow, Scotland. They also received 1st Place in Grade III Competitions at the Inverkeithing and Crieff Highland Games. The Highland Dancers won more than 120 medals during the August, 2006 Scotland competitions. The 2006 U.S. and North American Highland Dancing Champion, Carla Gardner, received 4th overall at the World Highland Dancing Championships. The Highland Dancers have won 21 U.S. Championships and one World Championship. The St. Thomas' Episcopal School Pipe Band and Highland Dancers are regularly invited to civic and charitable events and have performed for the United States Marine Corps, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Children's Cancer Hospital at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, the Special Olympics, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Center, the Boy Scouts of America, NASA, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Houston Fire Department, the Houston Police Department, the Galveston Historical Society, the British American Business Council, the Heather and Thistle Society, and the British Consulate. The St. Thomas' Episcopal Scottish Arts Program serves to inform, edu… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2134 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | CELEBRATING | E2134 | E2134 | [{"name": "Frank R. Wolf", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2134 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2134] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM ______ HON. FRANK R. WOLF of virginia in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, when the Congress was in recess this fall, a significant milestone in the fight for freedom occurred. This past October 23 marked the 50th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. I want to recognize the young freedom fighters who on that day against monumental odds, put their lives on the line to fight for the liberation of their country from the oppression of a dominating communist empire. They are true heroes, not only to citizens of Hungarian origin who have come to America, but to freedom-loving people around the world. As we remember the sacrifice of these freedom fighters, it is important to take the time to reflect upon the importance to freedom and liberty, and remember those who dedicate their lives to defending human rights. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2135-2 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | PAYING TRIBUTE TO CLAYTON GLENN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2135 | E2135 | [{"name": "Jon C. Porter", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2135 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2135] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PAYING TRIBUTE TO CLAYTON GLENN ______ HON. JON C. PORTER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor American Legionnaire Emeritus Clayton Glenn for his lifetime of service and dedication to this nation and its veterans. Mr. Glenn was born 86 years ago in Brockton, MA, and has served this country since late 1941. It was the attack on Pearl Harbor nearly 65 years ago that spurred his enlistment into the U.S. Armed Forces. This path of service took him to military bases all across the United States and abroad for the ensuing 23 years. Mr. Glenn's first stop was Ft. Devins, west of Boston, MA, where he served as infantryman, and then he moved on to the Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, MO. He soon endeavored to join the U.S. Army Air Corps, which was to be the predecessor to the U.S. Air Force. There he served as an aircraft mechanic until 1948. Mr. Glenn desired to be stationed in New England, and so landed at Otis Air Force Base in Massachusetts. Over the next 2 years, he worked as a floor man--sanding and refinishing floors, laying tiles and linoleum. This occupation allowed him the adventure of even flooring inside the Kennedy home while in Massachusetts. By 1950, he joined the U.S. Air Force Reserves and got recalled to active duty for Korea. Although Mr. Glenn never made it to Korea, he did get sent to Tooele, Greenland. His return to the States brought him from Wichita Falls, TX to Mobile, AL. From Mobile he was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada for a short span of time where he purchased a hom… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2135-3 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | IN HONOR OF THE PANCYPRIAN ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA CHOIR AND ITS HONOREE, NIKOS MOUYIARIS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2135 | E2136 | [{"name": "Carolyn B. Maloney", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2135 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2135-E2136] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF THE PANCYPRIAN ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA CHOIR AND ITS HONOREE, NIKOS MOUYIARIS ______ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Pancyprian Association of America Choir and its 2006 honoree Nikos Mouyiaris. The Pancyprian Association of America Choir makes a remarkable contribution to American culture by combining the best of Cypriot and American song and music. Their focus on Cypriot music helps keep the dynamic culture of their heritage alive in the United States. The choir provides its fans a rich education in the music of both cultures. On November 4, the choir will be honoring my good friend, Nikos Mouyiaris. Nikos is an important, albeit unassuming, leader in the Hellenic-American community. He never seeks recognition for his actions, but he is unquestionably the one to go to get things done. If you need someone who will fight for human rights or help a student get an education, Nikos is the one to turn to. At a conference or gathering, Nikos will make his ideas and concerns heard, softly. Furthermore, because people know that Nikos is worth listening to, his thoughts often prompt people to take action. In short, Nikos is a man of deeds and vision. Nikos Mouyiaris was born in Athienou, Cyprus where he attended elementary and high school. He went to England for a short time and then emigrated to the United States. In the United States he received his bachelor of science degree in chemistry and was awarded a scholarship to Rutgers University where he receive… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2135 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | IN HONOR AND IN MEMORY OF ARMY SPECIALIST CHRIS MASON OF MOBILE, AL | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2135 | E2135 | [{"name": "Jo Bonner", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2135 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2135] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR AND IN MEMORY OF ARMY SPECIALIST CHRIS MASON OF MOBILE, AL ______ HON. JO BONNER of alabama in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a young man from the First Congressional District of Alabama who recently made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of his country while helping to spread freedom abroad. Army SPC Chris Mason, a longtime Mobilian, was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, of the 82nd Airborne Division based at Fort Bragg, NC. Chris joined the Army 2 years ago and comes from a family with a long and highly respected history of military service--his father, who served two tours of duty with the Marine Corps in Vietnam and completed a career in the Army, retiring with the rank of first sergeant, and his brother, an Army officer currently studying to become a chaplain. During his career in the Army, Specialist Mason set a standard of excellence and displayed the qualities of discipline, devotion, and dedication to country that are the hallmarks of men and women throughout the long and distinguished history of the American military. Following his 1994 graduation from Baker High School in Mobile, Chris became a professional rodeo clown with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys' Association. He also taught a commercial drivers license qualification course at Bishop State Community College. No matter what the task, Chris Mason undertook every challenge with a determination to succeed. Mr. Speaker, at this difficult time, it is only appropriate for us to pause and give t… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2136-2 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE REGARDING HIRING OF MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2136 | E2136 | [{"name": "Silvestre Reyes", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "109", "type": "HRES", "number": "1070"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2136 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2136] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE REGARDING HIRING OF MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES ______ speech of HON. SILVESTRE REYES of texas in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 5, 2006 Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Chairman Duncan Hunter for his leadership in introducing this legislation. I am a strong supporter of H. Res. 1070, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that members of Congress should actively engage in hiring wounded military veterans. Earlier this year the House Veterans Affairs Committee, of which I am a member, held a hearing for private sector representatives to discuss their initiatives aimed at hiring veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Although companies such as Home Depot, Exxon Mobile Corporation and R&L Carriers have initiated plans to increase the number of veterans, and specifically disabled veterans, other companies and the public sector can also improve their veterans hiring practices. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, younger veterans have a significantly higher unemployment rate than those of the general population in the same age range. Mr. Speaker, I find this situation unacceptable and I believe most Americans would agree that our country should do more to assist these veterans in transitioning from active duty to the civilian workforce. For that reason, I helped establish a ``Veterans Opportunity Conference'' in my Congressional district of El Paso, TX, earlier this year. This conference brought together members of the community, Federal and State agencies, and businesses to assist veterans seeking to sta… | ||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2136-3 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | SAN JOAQUIN RESTORATION SETTLEMENT ACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2136 | E2136 | [{"name": "George Radanovich", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2136 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2136] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SAN JOAQUIN RESTORATION SETTLEMENT ACT ______ HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, today, I submit to the House bipartisan legislation, the ``San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act,'' which implements an historic water settlement to resolve an 18-year lawsuit to restore a salmon fishery on the San Joaquin River. The settlement legislation achieves two coequal goals: it restores the San Joaquin River and secures water management objectives to mitigate water losses to farmers in the restoration process. These two elements are crucial to the success the Act, and they are to be implemented in tandem. The main reason I became involved in this issue last year was to ensure a stable water supply for Valley farmers. With that premise, the provisions in this measure were designed to make certain that water supply levels will remain manageable for farmers as the river is restored. It was also important to me that impacts to third parties, if any, be minimal and voluntary and the negotiators worked hard to create such language. The landmark bill introduced today gives the people of our Valley a say in how the river is restored, as opposed to waiting for an uncertain outcome from the Federal court. This solution is science- based and included involvement from individuals throughout the Valley, the State and Federal agencies. The significance of this bill cannot be understated. Over the past year and a half, countless hours have been spent in developing this measure, and I commend all those involved in th… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2136-4 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | ON THE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON DEMOCRACY AND CONGRESS IN TAIPEI, TAIWAN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2136 | E2137 | [{"name": "Patrick J. Kennedy", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2136 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2136-E2137] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ON THE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON DEMOCRACY AND CONGRESS IN TAIPEI, TAIWAN ______ HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY of rhode island in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speaker, this weekend, on December 8 and 9 in Taiwan, there will be an important gathering of legislators from Pacific Rim nations to discuss the role of congresses or legislatures in the growing number of democracies developing across Asia. The meeting has been convened by the Pacific Congressional Caucus, an arm of the Democratic Pacific Union, DPU, a regional organization of Pacific Rim democracies. [[Page E2137]] Legislative leaders from 20 nations, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, the Philippines, and the host Taiwan are expected to participate. It is unfortunate that, because of our legislative schedule, no member of this House or of the other body are able to attend. However, Mr. Speaker, I did want to take note of this important meeting that will focus on the role of Congress in the various democratic governing models, such as the parliamentary system and the presidential system. Another important set of discussions will focus on the issue of legislative elections in various democracies, how they are conducted, and how they are financed. I congratulate Taiwan's political leaders who were instrumental in creating the DPU and the Pacific Congressional Caucus. Taiwan's Vice President Annette Lu was the prime mover in bringing the DPU into existence and the Speaker of Taiwan's Legislative … | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2136 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | REMEMBERING BILLY EARL HIBBS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2136 | E2136 | [{"name": "Ralph M. Hall", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2136 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2136] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REMEMBERING BILLY EARL HIBBS ______ HON. RALPH M. HALL of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, today it is my privilege to honor the life of a dear friend, Billy Earl Hibbs, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 67. Billy was a native Texan, born on September 25, 1938 in Quitman. He graduated from Quitman High School and married his high school sweetheart, Eugenia Stroud, in 1957. Eugenia and Billy had one child, Billy Earl Hibbs, Jr. Starting with a small, three-person insurance agency, Billy grew his business into Heartland Security Insurance Group, one of the largest insurance holding companies in the Southwest. Heartland is one of the largest providers of claims services to the Federal Government, including all branches of the military as well as non-military personnel injured in Afghanistan and Iraq. Despite its size, Heartland maintains its Texas roots with its headquarters in Tyler and continues to serve almost half the school districts in Texas. The Texas Legislature recognized Billy's accomplishments in 1981 for his success in handling the John Tyler High School fire loss. In 1990, he led the passage of a bond measure to provide upgrades to the city of Tyler's infrastructure. A patron of the arts, Billy served as president of the East Texas Symphony Association and worked to relocate performances to the Cowan Center at U.T. Tyler. Billy also served as president of the Tyler Civic Theatre where he oversaw construction of the Braithwaite Theater and the opening of the Rogers Children's Theatre. As president of t… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2137-2 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | PAYING TRIBUTE TO WALTER CASEY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2137 | E2137 | [{"name": "Jon C. Porter", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2137 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2137] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PAYING TRIBUTE TO WALTER CASEY ______ HON. JON C. PORTER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Walter Casey for his numerous contributions to his community. Walter moved to Las Vegas, NV in 1951 under the advice of his doctor. He started out working for a maintenance company and eventually started a water conditioning and purification company called Walt Casey Water Conditioning and later Walt Casey's Culligan in the 1950s. Walt Casey's Culligan is now known as the largest water conditioning company in the state. Walter also dedicated his life to enriching the lives of others in the community. He was a founding board member of the Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas and served as the vice chairman of the Colorado River Commission. According to his son, Walter's optimism helped him to devote his time and effort to developing promising ideas into large successes. November 30, 2006, just 2 days after Walter and his wife, Peggy, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, Walter passed away from a heart attack. He was 88 years old. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize Mr. Walter Casey for his outstanding efforts to improve the state of Nevada. He will be greatly missed by the entire community. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2137-3 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | IN RECOGNITION OF THE CHIAN FEDERATION AND ADAMANTIOS (DIMIS) TH. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E2137 | E2137 | [{"name": "Carolyn B. Maloney", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2137 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2137] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION OF THE CHIAN FEDERATION AND ADAMANTIOS (DIMIS) TH. VASSILAKIS PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF GREECE TO THE UNITED NATIONS, RECIPIENT OF THE 29TH ANNUAL HOMERIC AWARD ______ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the Chian Federation, which is presenting its 29th annual Homeric Award to Adamantios (Dimis) Th. Vassilakis, Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations. Their gala event has been organized under the leadership of the Chian Federation's President, George Almiroudis, and the Event Chair, who is also First Vice President of the Chian Federation, Alexandros Doulis. The Chian Federation was founded in 1974. Since then it has educated and empowered the Hellenic American community to exercise their rights and fulfill their obligations as American citizens. The Chian Federation has a strong record of advocating human rights and striving to promote democratic ideals. In addition to its political objectives, the organization sponsors a dance group; cultural events; a Web site; a magazine; business card exchanges; food, clothing and toy drives; a Senior Citizens' breakfast; and lectures on topics ranging from archaeology to health care. The Federation's accomplishments extend beyond the borders of the United States. On Chios, the Chian Federation has financially aided nursing homes, environmental groups for reforestation of the island, the Korais Library and the Office of the Repatriated Chians Organization, in addition to making substantial donations to th… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2137-4 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO JERRIS LEONARD, A GREAT AMERICAN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2137 | E2138 | [{"name": "Ralph M. Hall", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2137 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2137-E2138] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO JERRIS LEONARD, A GREAT AMERICAN ______ HON. RALPH M. HALL of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I am honored today to pay tribute to a great American, outstanding public servant, and an esteemed colleague and good friend, the Honorable Jerris Leonard, whose sudden passing on July 27, 2006, [[Page E2138]] was mourned by his family and countless friends whose lives he touched. Jerris's life was devoted to God, family, country, and his fellow man, and he leaves a legacy of integrity and service that will long be remembered and appreciated. Jerris received his undergraduate and law degrees from Marquette University, where he was president of the Marquette student body and was elected to Alpha Sigma Nu, the National Jesuit Honor Society. Following graduation from Marquette University Law School in 1955, Jerris began his career in Wisconsin. He was elected to the Wisconsin Assembly in 1956, representing the North Shore suburbs of Milwaukee. In 1960 he was elected to the state Senate and became Senate majority leader in 1967. In 1968 he was the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, but lost to incumbent Senator Gaylord Nelson. In 1969 Jerris moved his family to Washington, DC, when he was appointed by President Nixon and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. He served in that capacity until 1971, when President Nixon appointed him the first Administrator of the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, a position he held for the next 2 years. Jerris remained in Washington, where … | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2137 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | RECOGNIZING ALABAMA STATE REPRESENTATIVE F.P. "SKIPPY" WHITE FOR OVER THREE DECADES OF PUBLIC SERVICE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E2137 | E2137 | [{"name": "Jo Bonner", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2137 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2137] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING ALABAMA STATE REPRESENTATIVE F.P. ``SKIPPY'' WHITE FOR OVER THREE DECADES OF PUBLIC SERVICE ______ HON. JO BONNER of alabama in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and pleasure that I rise today to recognize Alabama State Representative F.P. ``Skippy'' White for his dedicated, faithful public service to the citizens of Baldwin and Escambia Counties. Representative White has been a tremendous advocate for all of south Alabama for over three decades. He began his public service career as a councilman for the city of Pollard, AL, and served for 7 years. In 1982, he was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives and served in that capacity for 24 years. During his career in the Alabama State Legislature, Representative White worked tirelessly on behalf of south Alabama. He was distinguished as an outstanding legislator and served on the House Rules Committee. Mr. Speaker, the faithful service of outstanding Americans like Skippy White has aided in an immeasurable way to the well being of our community. I would like to offer my congratulations for his many personal and professional achievements. I know his wife, Clara; his children, Todd, Hugh, and Sarah Anne; and his family and many friends join with me in praising his accomplishments and extending thanks for his many efforts on behalf of south Alabama. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2138-2 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | SAVING ENERGY THROUGH RECYCLING | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2138 | E2138 | [{"name": "Joe Barton", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2138 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2138] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SAVING ENERGY THROUGH RECYCLING ______ HON. JOE BARTON of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call attention to the energy security issues we face and to highlight the important role renewable energy plays in producing reliable electricity and curbing demand for power transmission equipment. Given this importance, we must continue to support initiatives to improve transmission, increase generation nationally and encourage renewable energy and conservation. Effective renewable energy policy must include the significant invested energy available through greater recycling. Manufacturing recycled products requires, on average, 17 times less energy than manufacturing the same products from virgin materials. In addition to the traditionally understood benefits of recycling as a conservation and waste management tool, recycling is becoming increasingly understood as an energy source available to combat the Nation's growing energy crisis. For example, recycling aluminum cans saves 95 percent of the energy required to make the same amount of aluminum from its virgin source. The amount of lost energy from throwing away aluminum and steel cans, plastic PET and glass containers, newsprint and corrugated packaging was equivalent to the annual output of 15 medium sized coal power plants. Increasing the recycling rate of these commodities by 10 percent would save enough energy annually to heat 74,350 million American homes, provide the required electricity for 2.5 million Americans, and save about $771 million in avo… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2138 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF MIAMI COUNTY COMMISSIONER ANN BAIRD | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2138 | E2138 | [{"name": "John A. Boehner", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2138 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2138] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF MIAMI COUNTY COMMISSIONER ANN BAIRD ______ HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER of ohio in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the retirement of Mrs. Ann Baird, County Commissioner of Miami County, OH, and to express my appreciation for her dedication and commitment to public service. For more than 40 years, Mrs. Baird has contributed her talents to the betterment of Miami County, and for this, I offer her my utmost congratulations and thanks. Her love of Miami County is unmistakable. During her long career in public service, Mrs. Baird has served on countless community boards and organizations in various roles including: Director of Community Services at Upper Valley Medical Center, Past President of the Miami County Chapter for the American Cancer Society, Past President of the United Methodist Women, Past President of the Troy United Fund, member of the Edison Community College Board of Trustees, and of course serving as the first female Miami County Commissioner for the past 12 years. Mrs. Baird's record--as an elected official, a church leader, and as a good neighbor helping those in need--will leave an enduring legacy in Miami County. Her leadership will be missed, but the footprint she has left will inspire many to emulate her good works. Mrs. Baird, I offer my congratulations and gratitude for your long and successful career in public service. I wish you well in your future retirement, and I hope you continue to achieve happiness and success wherever your life journey may lead you. __… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2139-2 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | HONORING LARRY STEWART | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2139 | E2139 | [{"name": "Sam Graves", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2139 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2139] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING LARRY STEWART ______ HON. SAM GRAVES of missouri in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to speak about a very special Missourian. Larry Stewart has spent the past 27 years selflessly giving to the people of Kansas City. Mr. Stewart is a kind-hearted businessman from Lee's Summit, Missouri, and until recently, was known to many only as the ``Secret Santa.'' Every December since 1979, Mr. Stewart has wandered the streets of Kansas City quietly searching for people in need, and handing them $100 bills. This honorable tradition began with a generous tip to a stranger. Mr. Stewart had just been fired from his job, the week before Christmas, and drove to a drive-in restaurant to cheer himself up. As soon as he saw what the $20 bill he had handed the waitress meant to her, he withdrew $200 from his bank account and drove around looking for people who seemed like they could use a lift. He has been handing out cash to people in need every December since. This year, with the help of a few special elves and four specially trained Secret Santas, he will hand out $165,000. Unfortunately, Mr. Stewart will also be spending this December fighting his esophageal cancer. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to keep Mr. Stewart in their thoughts, and use him as an example of kindness and generosity this holiday season. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2139-3 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN JIM RYUN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2139 | E2139 | [{"name": "Todd Tiahrt", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2139 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2139] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN JIM RYUN ______ HON. TODD TIAHRT of kansas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker of the many friends and colleagues, who will not be returning for the 110th Congress, I am especially disappointed that my fellow Kansan Jim Ryun is one of them. It was at an event in Wichita, where I first encouraged Jim to run for Congress. Most Kansans knew Jim as the world record holder in the mile run and as an American Olympic hero. I knew him as a loving father and family man and someone who cares deeply about his country. Jim Ryun won a hard fought battle in 1996 and served honorably in this House for five terms. He was an effective legislator and tough advocate for the constituents of the Second District of Kansas. You only need to look as far as Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth to see the results of Congressman Ryun's efforts. They not only survived the BRAC process, both installations have expanded missions and are well positioned for the future. Jim Ryun not only stood strong for the men and women of the military, he has been a tireless fighter for the issues that are of greatest importance to his constituents. Jim Ryun is a budget hawk, defender of life and someone on whom you can always rely. He is a man of integrity and has already left an indelible mark on Kansas, our country and the world. He will be sorely missed. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2139-4 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | HONORING ARKEMA INC., AXIS PLANT ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2139 | E2139 | [{"name": "Jo Bonner", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2139 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2139] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING ARKEMA INC., AXIS PLANT ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY ______ HON. JO BONNER of alabama in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Arkema Inc., Axis Plant on the completion of their 25th year. For the past 25 years, the Axis plant has been an economically vital contributor to both the town of Axis and the State of Alabama. The plant began operations in 1981 as M&T Chemicals, producing inorganic and organic tin compounds. After numerous expansions over the years, the plant was purchased in 2004 by Arkema Inc., a global leader in the chemical production industry. Since its inception, Arkema has earned a very respectable reputation as a world class chemicals producer. They have amassed nearly $7.3 billion in revenue and have over 18,400 employees in 40 different countries. With such immense size and diversity, Arkema Inc. brings countless opportunities to the people of the First Congressional District. In particular, the Axis plant specializes in producing a wide variety of chemical additives, such as heat stabilizers and impact modifiers. Heat stabilizers are compounds added to PVC to slow color development during processing and extend the life of a product. Impact modifiers are added to PVC to make it less brittle and to increase its strength. These products are used in everyday items such as hair dryers, plastic piping, and vinyl siding. Mr. Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize the administration and staff of the Arkema Inc., Axis Plant and their continuing leadership in the chemical production industry. It i… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2139-5 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | HONORING FEDERAL JUDGE PAUL BROWN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2139 | E2140 | [{"name": "Ralph M. Hall", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2139 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2139-E2140] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING FEDERAL JUDGE PAUL BROWN ______ HON. RALPH M. HALL of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to one of the outstanding Federal judges in our Nation, U.S. District Judge Paul Brown, who is retiring after 21 years of distinguished service on the bench in the Eastern District of Texas. Judge Brown has been my good friend for many years, and he is a respected and beloved Judge and member of the community in Sherman, Texas. Judge Brown represents the finest qualities of jurisprudence. Hanging on his wall in the Sherman Federal Courthouse are Socrates' four qualities for a good judge--to hear courteously, to answer wisely, to consider soberly, and to decide impartially. Judge Brown embodied all of these qualities, and he dispensed justice accordingly. He was highly regarded, well-respected, and was a role model for many. Paul Brown was the youngest of a family of six raised on a farm near Pottsboro, TX. He graduated from Denison High School and although underage, he got his parents' consent to join the U.S. Navy when World War II broke out. He served as a minesweeper in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters and as a part of the occupation forces in Japan. He was discharged as an Electrician's Mate 2nd Class in June, 1946. He returned to his studies and received a law degree in 1950 from The University of Texas before being recalled to active duty in the Korean War. He saw combat aboard a minesweeper which was sunk by mines, and he received an honorable discharge in December of 1951. Judge be… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2139 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN JIM DAVIS, CONGRESSMAN CLAY SHAW, CONGRESSMAN MICHAEL BILIRAKIS AND CONGRESSWOMAN KATHERINE HARRIS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2139 | E2139 | [{"name": "Kendrick B. Meek", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2139 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2139] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page E2139]] TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN JIM DAVIS, CONGRESSMAN CLAY SHAW, CONGRESSMAN MICHAEL BILIRAKIS AND CONGRESSWOMAN KATHERINE HARRIS ______ HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK of florida in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, as the 109th Congress comes to an end, I rise to honor the Congressional service of four outstanding members of our Florida Congressional Delegation; Jim Davis, Clay Shaw, Michael Bilirakis and Katherine Harris. Together, these outstanding Members have decades of experience in public service and have worked on a broad range of issues of lasting importance to the great State of Florida. I believe that public service is a truly a noble calling. Any person who assumes the challenges and responsibilities associated with this profession, and who makes the sacrifices necessary to achieve the success of these Members of Congress, merits the respect of our nation, and our thanks. Legislating in the Congress requires men and women who are masters of the traditional skills of American government--compromise, negotiation and bargaining. While we may disagree at times on policy and share different political philosophies, our objective should always be to serve the best interests of our constituents, our state and our nation. It is part of the genius of American government that the institution of Congress continues on and is not dependent on any particular individuals. Still, there is no doubt that the quality of people elected to Congress has a lot to do with the kinds and quality of legislation that becomes law. Each of these Members … | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2140-2 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | RECOGNIZING MR. G. FRED SCHUTZ FOR HIS TREMENDOUS LEADERSHIP | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E2140 | E2140 | [{"name": "John R. \"Randy\" Kuhl Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2140 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2140] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING MR. G. FRED SCHUTZ FOR HIS TREMENDOUS LEADERSHIP ______ HON. JOHN R. ``RANDY'' KUHL, JR. of new york in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. KUHL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank a tireless and unselfish community leader from my congressional district, Mr. G. Fred Schutz. Born in Buffalo, New York, in 1928, Fred joined the U.S. Naval Reserve at the age of 19, and then transferred to the U.S. Air Force for 8 years during the Korean conflict. In 1988, Fred ended his military career with the U.S. Army reserve-retiring as a command Sergeant Major of the 98th division. During his 22 years of service, he received 9 personal medals and 21 service awards. After active duty, Fred returned to Canandaigua, New York to work for the Penn Central Transportation Company and later became a small business owner. Fred has been a dedicated leader, being instrumental in many crucial projects including: the founding of a downtown park--The Commons, and the revitalization of Phoenix Street. He has also organized the Memorial Day parade for as long as anyone can remember and, for the past five years, has led the 9/11 (patriot day) ceremonies. Fred has worked tirelessly to retain the VA medical facility in Canandaigua; he has fought to establish a museum for military art and has lobbied for a ship to be named after the city of Canandaigua. Fred continues to provide sage advice and economic assistance to veterans who are seeking records, medical treatment, and transportation or lodging. For a number of years, Fred has served a free Thanksgiving turkey dinner for homeless or needy vetera… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2140-3 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | IN HONOR OF THE INAUGURATION OF THE DEMOCRATIC PACIFIC UNION (DPU) | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2140 | E2141 | [{"name": "Pete Sessions", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2140 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2140-E2141] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF THE INAUGURATION OF THE DEMOCRATIC PACIFIC UNION (DPU) ______ HON. PETE SESSIONS of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the members of the Democratic Pacific Union. On the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II (August 14, 2005), the Democratic Pacific Union (DPU) was formally inaugurated in Taipei, Taiwan. The ceremony drew 76 dignitaries from 23 countries, including the presidents and vice presidents of Taiwan, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Palau. The Union's goal is to promote democracy and encourage contacts among its 28 member democracies. Taiwan Vice President Lu Hsiu-lien was elected Chair of the Union. Since its inception, the Union has established a Secretariat and published its first quarterly, planned regular regional meetings in the East and the West Pacific regions, initiated the Pacific Economic Advisory Group and the Pacific Congressional Caucus, and additionally established a training program for typhoon and flood disaster reduction. The DPU has offered scholarships to students of member states to study in Taiwan, planned a Pacific university network in Taiwan, and invited distinguished women to come to Taiwan to discuss women's issues in the Pacific region. Other initiatives have been introduced to promote democratic values and prosperity among member states. There is little question that the Democratic Pacific Union has achieved a great deal during its short history. Its goals of promoting and spreading democracy are laudable and complement with our values. We shoul… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2140 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | COMMENDING NATALIE WILSON CRAWFORD | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | COMMENDING | E2140 | E2140 | [{"name": "Jane Harman", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2140 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2140] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMENDING NATALIE WILSON CRAWFORD ______ HON. JANE HARMAN of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, although women have climbed to the highest reaches of outer space, the number of women who have risen to positions of prominence within the U.S. aerospace industry can be counted on one hand. I am therefore particularly proud to commend a fellow Californian, Mrs. Natalie Wilson Crawford, for her four decades of service promoting the security of the American people through her work at the Santa Monica headquarters of RAND. In 1964, Mrs. Crawford became a member of the professional staff of the RAND Corporation, an internationally known and highly respected think tank, and has since held a broad range of research-related senior management positions. For the past nine years, Mrs. Crawford has been a Vice President of RAND and the Director of Project AIR FORCE, RAND's first research division founded in 1946 under the name of Project RAND. For 60 years, Project AIR FORCE has been the Air Force's only federally funded center for studies and analyses; and it has provided independent, objective research on a full range of issues critical to national defense. Mrs. Crawford's international reputation as an expert on air and space power made her especially well suited for this role. During her tenure, she worked closely with senior leaders of the Air Force to build a powerful research agenda in areas such as geopolitical strategy, aerospace force development, resource management, and manpower. The Air Force has formally honored Mrs. Crawf… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2141-2 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | HONORING PRESIDENT WILSON ON THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS BIRTH | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2141 | E2141 | [{"name": "Rush Holt", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2141 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2141] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING PRESIDENT WILSON ON THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS BIRTH ______ HON. RUSH D. HOLT of new jersey in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, December 28 will mark the 150 anniversary of the birth of our 28th president, Woodrow Wilson. Throughout 2006, a number of organizations--including the Woodrow Wilson House, the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson, the Woodrow Wilson Family Home, Princeton University, and the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library--have held multiple public events to commemorate the life and work of President Wilson. Today, along with my colleague, Mr. Goodlatte, I'm pleased to offer a resolution both recognizing the 150th anniversary of President Wilson's birth and the contributions of the many organizations that have made this sesquicentennial successful. It also affords us a moment to reflect on how important Woodrow Wilson's legacy is for the United States. President Wilson lived to see three major wars in his lifetime, each of which reshaped America's role in the world: the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and World War I. In the wake of the First World War, President Wilson had the vision to understand that if America was going to prosper in the 20th century, it needed to be a part of the world, not separated from it. That vision was encapsulated in the last of his famous ``14 points'' in his January 8, 1918 address to a joint session of Congress: XIV. A general association of nations must be formed under specific covenants for the purpose of affording mutual guarantees of political independence and territo… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2141-3 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF JACQUE MUTHER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2141 | E2142 | [{"name": "John Lewis", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2141 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2141-E2142] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF JACQUE MUTHER ______ HON. JOHN LEWIS of georgia in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor and congratulate Jacque Muther--a true champion in building and sustaining HIV/AIDS care and treatment services in Atlanta--on her tenure as a member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer of the Communities Advocating Emergency AIDS Relief Coalition. CAEAR Coalition is a leading national voice for the treatment and care needs of people living with HIV/AIDS and Ms. Muther has served on its Board of Directors for 12 years, including eight as treasurer. She will leave the board at the end of this year and I take this opportunity to acknowledge her service at the local and the national levels. Ms. Muther's commitment to the care and treatment of people living with HIV/AIDS goes back almost to the beginning of the epidemic. Since the mid 1980s, she has worked at the Grady Health System Infectious Disease Program--a program that now serves over 4,500 indigent people living with HIV/AIDS. She also served as Chair of Atlanta's Ryan White Title I Planning Council and as a member of the Georgia ADAP Task Force, which focuses on increasing state contributions to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program. She also serves as Treasurer of HIVDent and is a member of the Board of Directors of Atlanta's AIDS Survival Project. This impressive list of contributions does not fully capture Ms. Muther's important role in our community, nor her effectiveness as an advocate for high quality HIV/AIDS care for all who [[… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2141 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | IN HONOR OF ROCKFORD, IL, BURPEE MUSEUM FOR RECEIVING TWO AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUM AWARDS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2141 | E2141 | [{"name": "Donald A. Manzullo", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2141 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2141] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF ROCKFORD, IL, BURPEE MUSEUM FOR RECEIVING TWO AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUM AWARDS ______ HON. DONALD A. MANZULLO of illinois in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. MANZULLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockford, IL. The Burpee museum is a remarkable cultural institution that has received two prestigious American Association of Museum-AAM-Awards. Both of these awards are for the Jane: Diary of a Dinosaur exhibit at the museum, which opened to outstanding reviews in June 2005. The museum submitted entries in two categories: Overall Exhibit Excellence and the MUSE Award for the use of media and technology in the Jane exhibit. Burpee received the Exhibit Excellence Award, which is considered the museum profession's highest honor. It also received an Honorable Mention MUSE award for Jane's interactive Meet the Researcher video. Lew Crampton, Burpee president and CEO, accepted the awards at the AAM's 100th International Conference in Boston in the company of 7,000 other museum profession delegates from around the world. Judges who presented the awards to Mr. Crampton praised Burpee, stating the ``whole project was so solid . . . and you just did everything right . . . your work could and should serve as a model to other institutions (including much larger ones) as a way to create an excellent exhibit.'' Jane's exhibit is a reflection of the dedication and professional excellence that is demonstrated by the personnel at Burpee. Burpee's personnel overcame three daunting tasks in order to successfull… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2142-2 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO ZACHARY L. COOPER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2142 | E2142 | [{"name": "Tammy Baldwin", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2142 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2142] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO ZACHARY L. COOPER ______ HON. TAMMY BALDWIN of wisconsin in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the memory of a remarkable citizen, Mr. Zachary L. Cooper of Madison, Wisconsin. Mr. Cooper was an educator and scholar who devoted his life to the study and teaching of black history. He was widely known as one of the state's most prominent chroniclers of African-American history. Zachary Cooper was born in Brunswick, GA, in 1935, and eventually settled in Madison, Wisconsin. After spending 2 years in the Army Medical Corps, Mr. Cooper went on to earn a bachelor's degree in European history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He followed that with a master's degree in American history and earned his Ph.D in curriculum and instruction from the Ohio State University-Columbus. Mr. Cooper spent much of his career documenting the history of black settlers, authoring ``Black Settlers in Rural Wisconsin'' and creating a documentary called ``Coming Together, Coming Apart'' which used oral histories, photos and diaries to preserve evidence of early black families in Wisconsin. Mr. Cooper was also a lecturer for a variety of institutions including the Wisconsin Historical Society, the University of Wisconsin, Edgewood College, Madison Area Technical College, and the Madison School District. Mr. Cooper's passion was working with children. As president of the board of directors at the Early Childhood Learning Center, he was able to impact the lives of all the children at the center. In the spring of 1… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2142-3 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | VARIOUS FOREIGN POLICY SUSPENSION BILLS AT THE END OF THE 109TH CONGRESS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2142 | E2142 | [{"name": "Ron Paul", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2142 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2142] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] VARIOUS FOREIGN POLICY SUSPENSION BILLS AT THE END OF THE 109TH CONGRESS ______ HON. RON PAUL of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my concern about the House of Representatives at the last minute rushing to the floor dozens of bills spending tens of millions of dollars and interfering in the affairs of foreign countries. Mr. Speaker, we woke up this morning with the surprise announcement that we would face at least 35 of these suspension bills. Suspension bills are customarily noncontroversial-- naming post offices and the like. I can hardly think of anything more controversial than sending tens of millions of U.S. taxpayer dollars overseas to interfere in the affairs of foreign countries. The suspension calendar is being used to pass the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, which funnels millions of U.S. taxpayer dollars to foreign governments. For example, through the Export-Import Bank, Americans are forced to subsidize China's economic growth with some $4 billion dollars per year. Is this not controversial? Additionally, today's suspension bills will turn an additional 52 million dollars in foreign aid over to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Is this not controversial? Possibly more damaging in today's ``noncontroversial'' suspension bills are the several bills that seek to meddle in the affairs of foreign countries. Today's suspension bills, whether they regard Lebanon, Iran, Congo, or Nepal, make it clear that we still have not learned the lessons we should have learn… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2142-4 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | SOBER TRUTH ON PREVENTING UNDERAGE DRINKING ACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2142 | E2142 | [{"name": "John Sullivan", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "109", "type": "HR", "number": "864"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2142 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2142] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SOBER TRUTH ON PREVENTING UNDERAGE DRINKING ACT ______ speech of HON. JOHN SULLIVAN of oklahoma in the house of representatives Tuesday, November 14, 2006 Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (Stop Act), which tackles an important issue facing families in every congressional district, the issue of underage drinking. If present for rollcall vote 521 on H.R. 864, the measure would have my strong support. The Stop Act serves to restate the importance of state alcohol laws in fighting underage drinking while supplementing federal research and advocacy with additional funds. I am proud to support this legislation to confront the growing problem of underage drinking. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2142-5 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | HONORING DR. PATRICK McKIERNAN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2142 | E2143 | [{"name": "Ron Lewis", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2142 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2142-E2143] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING DR. PATRICK McKIERNAN ______ HON. RON LEWIS of kentucky in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. Patrick McKiernan, a remarkable public servant and advocate from my home state of Kentucky. Dr. McKiernan presently serves as Outreach Coordinator to Homeless Veterans for the Kentucky Department of Veteran Affairs. [[Page E2143]] Tragically, more than 1,000 veterans will be sleeping on the streets of Kentucky tonight. Dr. McKiernan recognizes that there is something fundamentally wrong when individuals who once wore the uniform of the United States are forced by circumstances to live on the streets. Under his compassionate leadership, the Kentucky Department of Veteran Affairs continues to work to establish special assistance programs to help get veterans off the streets and into housing or treatment facilities. Dr. McKiernan represents his agency on the Kentucky Council on Homeless Policy, advising the Governor and his staff on homelessness and housing issues across the state. He also represents Kentucky Department of Veteran Affairs at the annual conference of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans in Washington, DC and the Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky. In addition to his current work and responsibilities, Dr. McKiernan is developing plans to establish the Homeless Veterans Coordination Committee to provide additional guidance and support to help homeless veterans. Dr. McKiernan's colleagues, and countless veterans touched by his exemplary work, note hi… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2142 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | HONORING THE MEMORY OF MR. HOOPER MATTHEWS, JR. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2142 | E2142 | [{"name": "Jo Bonner", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2142 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2142] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE MEMORY OF MR. HOOPER MATTHEWS, JR. ______ HON. JO BONNER of alabama in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, Escambia County and indeed the entire state of Alabama recently lost a dear friend, and I rise today to honor him and pay tribute to his memory. Mr. Hooper Matthews, Jr., known as ``Big Hoop'' to his children and grandchildren, was a devoted family man and dedicated community leader throughout his life. Hooper was born in Nashville but made his way to Atmore, Alabama, in 1948. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia where he earned a degree in Forestry, which he used while managing his family timberlands as a registered forester. He also owned the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Atmore and South Alabama Vending Company. He was awarded the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce's lifetime achievement award in 2005. Hooper was a strong believer in the future of Atmore. His work as president of the A.C. Moore Elementary PTA as well as his work on the board of directors of Escambia Academy exemplified his vision for creating a strong foundation in the community's children. He also supported programs such as Read America, the Huxford Elementary School Reading Initiative, scouting events, the YMCA, and drug and alcohol education, to name just a few of his many pet projects. Not only did Hooper give back to Atmore through his work with children, but he contributed in more ways than most people might realize to Atmore's economic viability through his business ventures. His work with the Atmore Chamber of Commerce, where he served as… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2143-2 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | HONORING REPRESENTATIVES J.D. HAYWORTH AND JIM RYUN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2143 | E2143 | [{"name": "Cliff Stearns", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2143 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2143] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING REPRESENTATIVES J.D. HAYWORTH AND JIM RYUN ______ HON. CLIFF STEARNS of florida in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, I have had the privilege of working with some great men and women over my years in Congress, and I rise today to pay my respect to two of my colleagues who will be leaving at the end of this year: Representatives J.D. Hayworth and Jim Ryun. Anyone who has worked with J.D. Hayworth can readily testify that he is a charismatic man of many talents. His career in Congress has been highlighted by his leadership on immigration reform, advocacy for enhanced border security and prioritization of national security in these threatening times. In addition, he has received the ``Taxpayer Hero'' award from Citizens Against Government Waste 10 times, and was recently awarded the ``Lifetime Tax Fighter'' award from the National Tax Limitation Committee. He has also worked tirelessly for protection of children. His provisions for a centralized law enforcement database of child abusers strengthened the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, which President Bush signed into law this July. These are some of the many distinctive achievements of J.D. Hayworth as a public official, but many may not know some of the unique characteristics he possesses as an individual. I got to know J.D. better when I went and campaigned for him. I met his wonderful family and enjoyed their warm hospitality during my times in Arizona. He is a loving family man with a great sense of humor. Many may not be aware of one of his unique talents. He has an uncan… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2143-3 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | REGARDING INTENT TO INTRODUCE THE BROADBAND EXPENSING ACT OF 2007 IN THE 110TH CONGRESS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2143 | E2144 | [{"name": "Doris O. Matsui", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2143 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2143-E2144] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REGARDING INTENT TO INTRODUCE THE BROADBAND EXPENSING ACT OF 2007 IN THE 110TH CONGRESS ______ HON. DORIS O. MATSUI of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to discuss an important piece of legislation I will reintroduce early next year, along with my colleague, Mr. English of Pennsylvania, to encourage the deployment of broadband high- [[Page E2144]] speed Internet service throughout the United States. The Broadband Expensing Act of 2007 will allow immediate depreciation of the costs of new infrastructure investments providing broadband connectivity. In previous Congresses this measure has received extensive bipartisan support with as many as 225 House cosponsors and 65 Senate cosponsors. As the Congress and administration consider various methods of encouraging innovation in America, a broadband incentive of this nature must be of high priority. This bill was a priority for my late husband, who worked with Mr. English, Senator Rockefeller, Senator Baucus, and the late Senator Moynihan to craft it in 2000. They all worked hard on it for several years and built tremendous bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress. My husband spent a lot of time discussing this measure with his colleagues in the House, explaining how it would work, seeking cosponsorships. It has been a popular measure. On three separate occasions it has almost passed the Congress, but each time fell short in the House. Three times this bill has passed the Senate, and three times it has been rejected in conference with the House, … | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2143 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO DR. POLLEYS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2143 | E2143 | [{"name": "Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2143 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2143] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO DR. POLLEYS ______ HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. of georgia in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a great woman who has without reserve given her all to Muscogee County, GA. On this day, Dr. Polleys is retiring as chair of the Muscogee County School Board, a position which she has held for 13 years. She has faithfully served her community while blazing new trails for those who would follow. Dr. Polleys grew up in Harris County, GA and knew early on that she wanted to make a difference in her community. To that end, she came back to Columbus to teach school after graduating from Mercer University. Not long thereafter, Mary Sue completed her master's degree at Auburn University and taught speech at the college level for 7 years, tutored extensively, and became involved in corporate training. In accordance with her ambitious nature, she did not stop with her master's but went on to receiver her doctor of philosophy degree from Auburn and served as director of the Servant Leadership Program at Columbus State University until her retirement. After being elected to the Muscogee County School Board in November of 1993, Dr. Polleys led the school board to a place where consensus was the norm, mutual respect was expected, and discourtesy was simply not acceptable. In less than 5 years, the school system resolved its leadership issues, passed a $160 million capital program by a 3-to-1 margin, developed a fund balance of over 30 days, resolved its litigation, reversed the fall in test scores, and restored … | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2144-2 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | SAN JOAQUIN RIVER RESTORATION SETTLEMENT ACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2144 | E2144 | [{"name": "George Miller", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2144 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2144] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SAN JOAQUIN RIVER RESTORATION SETTLEMENT ACT ______ HON. GEORGE MILLER of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the legislation introduced today by Congressman Radanovich to implement a practical agreement to revive our State's second-longest river. This is a remarkable accomplishment, and I congratulate the parties who have worked tirelessly to get to this point. When we debated and passed the Central Valley Project Improvement Act in the early 1990s, we anticipated a program to reestablish the San Joaquin River's salmon run that was eliminated by the construction of Friant Dam. But bringing about something as momentous as this agreement is easier said than done. This settlement has been literally decades in the making, and I think we should all be very glad we're at this point, rather than watching another several years of litigation and argument. It took a collaborative effort to bring this settlement about, and I'd like to take a moment to recognize the leaders of this effort. Congressman Radanovich and Senator Dianne Feinstein took the lead in directing the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Friant water users to settle the 18-year legal dispute, and in negotiating the legislation to implement their settlement. Attorney Hal Candee has shepherded NRDC's effort to reverse 60 years of destruction on the San Joaquin, and Friant's counsel, Dan Dooley, ensured that the river could flow without devastating his farmers. My hat is off to each of the parties who have made this hap… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2144-3 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | A TRIBUTE TO MR. CRUZ BUSTAMANTE JR. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2144 | E2145 | [{"name": "Jim Costa", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2144 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2144-E2145] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] A TRIBUTE TO MR. CRUZ BUSTAMANTE JR. ______ HON. JIM COSTA of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and join my colleagues Mr. Cardoza, Mr. Radanovich and Mr. Nunes in honoring and remembering the life of Mr. Cruz Bustamante Jr., who passed away on Friday, December 1, 2006. Mr. Bustamante was a respected member of his community and his memory will forever be cherished. Mr. Bustamante, was born on November 2, 1933 in Loving, New Mexico. In his youth, he and his family left New Mexico and made California's San Joaquin Valley their new home. Cruz graduated from Dinuba High School and [[Page E2145]] Mohler Barber College. He successfully pursued careers as a barber and later as the Administrator for the Greater California Employment Program and United Health Centers. Like his son, Cruz, who served two-terms as the California's Lieutenant Governor and as a Member of the State Assembly representing the San Joaquin Valley, Mr. Bustamante also had an appetite for public service and never shied away from the opportunity to influence change in his community. Following that passion, he served the City of San Joaquin both as a member and Mayor Pro Tem. In addition, many civic, educational and community boards and committees were the beneficiaries of Mr. Bustamante's interest in his community's welfare. Mr. Cruz Bustamante Jr. is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Dominga and their children: Cruz M., Belinda, Dorothy, Ron, Andrew and Naomi. Also surviving him are nine siblings, ten grandchildren and three great… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2144 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | TURKEY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2144 | E2144 | [{"name": "Joe Knollenberg", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2144 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2144] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TURKEY ______ HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG of michigan in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I encourage Turkey to honor their commitments and implement important economic, regional, and political advancements in order to gain membership in the European Union (EU). Today, December 6, 2006, marks an important deadline in the pursuit of international partnership and cooperation. Turkey must begin to demonstrate to the EU and the international community that it is willing to implement changes in its policy prior to the Ascension Summit, where it will be decided whether Turkey may continue toward EU membership. The significance of this deadline is undeniable; Turkey must decide: do they continue to pursue a policy which alienates and impedes other nations? Or, do they adopt policy changes to join an important international cooperative body. It is a well-known fact the regional policies of Turkey cause strain in the South Caucasus region and unfairly harms the welfare of their neighbor country, Armenia. The European Union has repeatedly called for the cessation of the Turkish Blockade of Armenia as well as normalization of relations between the countries. However, these two pre-conditions to entering the EU have been blatantly ignored by Turkey. The blockade, now in its thirteenth year, is the only blockade of a fellow Council of Europe state. This is simply unacceptable, and I implore the EU to stand firm in their recommendations to Turkey in order to ensure these iniquitous economic practices are eliminated. Mr. Speaker, Armenia … | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2145-2 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | HONORING LLOYD C. HILLARD, JR. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2145 | E2145 | [{"name": "Ron Lewis", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2145 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2145] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING LLOYD C. HILLARD, JR. ______ HON. RON LEWIS of kentucky in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay public tribute to Lloyd C. Hillard, Jr., an exemplary community leader, businessman and citizen from my congressional district. Lloyd received this year's Hardin County Distinguished Citizen Award from the Boy Scouts of America during ceremonies earlier this month. A native of Kentucky, Lloyd grew up on a farm in Pine Grove and earned college degrees from the University of Kentucky and the University of Wisconsin. Lloyd has distinguished himself as a business leader, serving as President and CEO of First Citizens Bank, and a good neighbor, through his active involvement in many community and charitable organizations. Though never a scout himself, Lloyd's lifelong example of honesty and devotion to his family and community parallel ideals championed by the Boy Scouts. He first became involved with the Scouts as a young adult, running a school recruitment program. Lloyd has been an especially active member of our community, having served as past president and director of the Bluegrass Council Boy Scouts of America, past chairman of the North Central Kentucky Education Foundation, and former treasurer and director of the Cavalry Armor Foundation. Lloyd was also past chairman of the Hardin County Community Foundation, Helping Hand of the Heartland, and the Hardin County Fund for the Arts. He remains an active member of the local United Way and the Elizabethtown Rotary Club. It is my great privilege to… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2145-3 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE SHERWOOD BOEHLERT FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE SCIENCE COMMITTEE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E2145 | E2145 | [{"name": "Sheila Jackson Lee", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2145 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2145] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE SHERWOOD BOEHLERT FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE SCIENCE COMMITTEE ______ HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Honorable Sherwood Boehlert for his outstanding service as Chairman of the House Science Committee. Chairman Sherwood Boehlert, in honor of your long-term commitment to scientific research, I congratulate you on all of your remarkable achievements as Chairman of the House Science Committee. It has been my pleasure to serve alongside you as we worked diligently on many scientific matters which affected every American across the country. While I congratulate you on your service and celebrate your retirement, I recognize without reservation that your valued insights and contributions to the Science Committee will be deeply missed. As Chairman of the Science Committee, you spearheaded advancement in nanotechnology through the ``21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act,'' that was signed in December 2003, by President George W. Bush. This was an important bill which allowed for a more coordinated and better funded interagency program in nanotechnology--an emerging field of science that the National Science Foundation estimates will be a $1 trillion industry within the next decade. You have also been an esteemed advocate for the environment having authored the Clean Air Act amendments of 1990, which for the first time established a federal response to acid rain. Furthermore, your dedication did not … | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2145 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | FOND FAREWELL TO DEPARTING FLORIDA DELEGATION MEMBERS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2145 | E2145 | [{"name": "Cliff Stearns", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2145 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2145] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] FOND FAREWELL TO DEPARTING FLORIDA DELEGATION MEMBERS ______ HON. CLIFF STEARNS of florida in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, Florida is a state like no other. Our distinct regions range from the white-sanded beaches of the panhandle to the pink-sanded, sophisticated boutiqued avenues of Miami, passing through the space coast, home to Kennedy Space Center, and, most exquisitely, through the beautiful, rolling horse country of Marion and Alachua counties. Our congressional delegation is no less diverse. We have our rock- solid fiscal conservatives, our steady moderates, and our progressive liberals. I am proud to be associated with them all. Tonight, I join my Sunshine State colleagues to bid a fond farewell to Clay Shaw, Mike Bilirakis, Jim Davis, and Katherine Harris. Each of them are unique seashells, sparkling on the beach that we call Florida. Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Davis and I have spent many years together on the Committee on Energy & Commerce. For countless hours, we have debated the Outer Continental Shelf, Medicaid, and telecommunications issues. There were never dull moments, but even as we disagreed, I think that the three of us asked a common question as we legislated: what is best for Floridians? In Mr. Bilirakis, further, one could ask for no more dedicated advocate for our Nation's veterans. He has introduced the fix for the unfair offset of concurrent receipt of veteran disability pay and military retirement pay for 20 years now. Happily, he must leave here with the satisfaction that Congress has made substantial progress in en… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2146-2 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN URGES SIKHS TO WORK TO FREE KHALISTAN SEES DISINTEGRATION OF INDIA | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2146 | E2147 | [{"name": "Edolphus Towns", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2146 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2146-E2147] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN URGES SIKHS TO WORK TO FREE KHALISTAN SEES DISINTEGRATION OF INDIA ______ HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS of new york in the house of representatives Thursday, December 7, 2006 Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, last month, Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh, President of the Council of Khalistan, spoke at the Press Club in Lahore, Pakistan. In that speech, he predicted disintegration of India, according to the newspaper Dawn from Lahore. ``There is nothing common in the culture of the Hindu living in Bengal and the one in Tamil area,'' the paper quotes Dr. Aulakh as saying. ``A country having 18 official languages cannot hold its people together for a long time, especially when there is state sponsored suppression against minorities,'' he went on to say. Dr. Aulakh cited the BJP's statement that if you want to live in Hindustan, you must be a Hindu. He discussed India's long record of violence against the minorities within its borders, including the murders of over a quarter of a million Sikhs, more than 90,000 Kashmiri Muslims, over 300,000 Christians in Nagaland, 2,000 to 5,000 Muslims in Gujarat, tens of thousands of Christians and Muslims around the rest of the country, and tens of thousands of Assamese, Bodos, Dalit ``untouchables'', Manipuris, Tamils, and other minorities. He cited numerous other incidents, including the murder of former Jathedar of the Akal Takht Gurdev Singh Kaunke, the kidnapping and murder by the police of human-rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, the recent attack on the Convent of Loreto, the attack on the Babri mosque, and many other such events. Dr… | |||
| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2146 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON--CONFERENCE USA CHAMPS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2146 | E2146 | [{"name": "Ted Poe", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2146 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2146] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page E2146]] UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON--CONFERENCE USA CHAMPS ______ HON. TED POE of texas in the house of representatives Thursday, December 7, 2006 Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize my alma mater, the University of Houston Cougars whose football team won the Conference USA Championship on December 1, 2006 against Southern Mississippi in front of a hometown crowd of 31,818, the largest crowd in the history of UH's Robertson Stadium. After being down at halftime by a score of 17-13, the Cougars rallied by to win by 34-20. I am immensely proud of the Cougar football program, which in the space of 5 years has turned itself completely around from a winless season in 2001. This lion's share of this tremendous success is attributed to Mr. Art Briles, the head coach of the Cougars--the brilliant architect of the turnaround. When Briles came to the Cougars in 2003, he found a team and school demoralized and devastated from years of mediocrity. A mere three years later, due to his leadership, the Coogs are conference champs and headed to the Liberty Bowl. In football, statistics are misleading, because the game is above all a team effort. It is hard to describe the contribution of an individual player to such an effort through their statistics, because one's performance is mortally dependent on so many other variables--broadly speaking, the performance of every other player on the team. Therefore, it could be said that the most important, perhaps only, statistic that matters is that of wins and losses, which reflects the performance of the team, not the individual player. This statisti… |
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