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| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgD1248-2 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1248 | D1248 | 156 Cong. Rec. D1248 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1248] 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 Wednesday, January 5, for the convening of the first session of the 112th Congress. | ||||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgD1248 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | Daily Digest/Highlights + Senate | SENATE | DAILYDIGEST | DDSCHAMBER | D1248 | D1248 | 156 Cong. Rec. D1248 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1248] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Wednesday, December 29, 2010 [[Page D1248]] Daily Digest HIGHLIGHTS See Resume of Congressional Activity. Senate Chamber Action The Senate stands in sine die adjournment until 12 noon, on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 for the convening of the first session of the 112th Congress. | ||||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgD1249-2 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDENDMATTER | D1249 | D1250 | 156 Cong. Rec. D1249 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1249-D1250] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087-390). 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 the U.S. Government Printing Office, at www.fdsys.gov, free of charge to the user. The information is updated online each day the Congressional Record is published. For more information, contact the GPO Customer Contact Center, U.S. Government Printing Office. Phone 202-512-1800, or 866-512-1800 (toll-free). E-Mail, contactcenter@gpo.gov. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $252.00 for six months, $503.00 per year, or purchased as follows: less than 200 pages, $10.50; between 200 and 400 pages, $21.00; greater than 400 pages, $31.50, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $146.00 per year, or purchased for $3.00 per issue payable in advance. The semimonthly Congressional Record Index may be purchased for the same per issue prices. To place an order for any of these products, visit the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at: bookstore.gpo.gov. Mail orders to: Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 979050, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000, or phone orders to 866-512 091800 (toll-free), 202-512-1800 (D.C. area),… | ||||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgD1249 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | Daily Digest/Interim Resume of Congressional Activity | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDRESUMEONGOING | D1249 | D1249 | 156 Cong. Rec. D1249 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1249] 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 275 written reports have been filed in the Senate, 306 reports have been filed in the House. [[Page D1249]] Interim Resume of Congressional Activity SECOND SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED ELEVENTH 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. EXECUTIVE DATA ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY January 5 through December 22, 2010 Senate House Total Days in session............... 158 127 . . Time in session............... 1074 hrs., 40 879 hrs., 20 . . Congressional Record: Pages of proceedings........... 11,075 8,990 . . Extensions of Remarks.......... . . 2,256 . . Public bills enacted into law. 67 150 217 Private bills enacted into law 2 . . 2 Bills in conference........... . . . . . . Measures passed, total........ 569 921 1,490 Senate bills................... 106 80 . . House bills.................... 163 334 . . Senate joint resolutions....... … | ||||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgE2257-2 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | COMMENDING CHAIRMAN DAVE OBEY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | COMMENDING | E2257 | E2257 | [{"name": "Eddie Bernice Johnson", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2257 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2257] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMENDING CHAIRMAN DAVE OBEY ______ HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 29, 2010 Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend Chairman Dave Obey on a remarkable career and to congratulate him on his retirement from the U.S. Congress. Chairman Obey has honorably served the citizens of Wisconsin's 7th district since 1969. When Chairman Obey began his service in the Congress--succeeding Mel Laird, who was appointed Secretary of Defense--he was the youngest Member of Congress in the United States. He has an impressive record of legislative accomplishments. He is now the longest-serving member of either House of Congress in Wisconsin's history. 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 have been critical in ensuring civil debate and productive solutions to extremely difficult problems. Chairman Dave Obey is the only Democratic Member of the House to have served on the three major economic committees in the Congress: the Budget Committee, the Joint Economic Committee and the Committee on Appropriation. Chairman Obey has been a mentor and a friend and I will miss his leadership in the U.S. House. I thank him for his service to the 7th district of Wisconsin, the country and the world, and wish him the very best in his retirement. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgE2257-3 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2257 | E2258 | [{"name": "Paul W. Hodes", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "67"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "81"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HJRES", "number": "105"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "118"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "335"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "372"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "628"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "847"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1107"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1377"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1461"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1481"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1621"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1733"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1746"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1757"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1767"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1779"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1783"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2142"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2751"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "2925"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3243"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3481"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3592"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3874"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3903"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4036"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4058"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4748"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5116"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5510"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5809"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5901"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6517"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6533"}, {"congress": "111", "type… | 156 Cong. Rec. E2257 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2257-E2258] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. PAUL W. HODES of new hampshire in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 29, 2010 Mr. HODES. Madam Speaker, I missed the following votes from Friday, December 17 through Wednesday, December 22, 2010. I would have voted ``yes'' on the following votes: Friday: H.J. Res. 105--Making Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011 (Representative Obey--Appropriations) (Voice vote) 1. H. Res. 1377--Honoring the accomplishments of Norman Yoshio Mineta (Representative Honda--House Administration) 2. Senate Amendment to H.R. 1107--To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, ``Public Contracts'' (Representative Conyers--Judiciary) 3. Senate Amendment to H.R. 628--To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges (Representative Issa-- Judiciary) 4. H. Res. 1733--Recognizing Mark Twain as one of America's most famous literary icons on the 175th anniversary of his birth and the 100th anniversary of his death (Representative Snyder--Oversight and Government Reform) 5. H. Res. 1621--Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the historic founding of Catholic Charities USA (Representative Holt--Oversight and Government Reform) 6. H. Res. 1767--Commending the Wisconsin Badger football team for an outstanding season and 2011 Rose Bowl bid (Representative Baldwin-- Education and Labor) 7. H. Con. Res. 335--Honoring the exceptional achievements of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke and recognizing … | ||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgE2258-2 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | CELEBRATING 130 YEARS OF UNITED STATES-ROMANIAN DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | CELEBRATING | E2258 | E2258 | [{"name": "Solomon P. Ortiz", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "67"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "291"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2258 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2258] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CELEBRATING 130 YEARS OF UNITED STATES-ROMANIAN DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS ______ speech of HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as Co-Chair of the Romanian Caucus in the House of Representatives, to support the unanimous consent to Senate Resolution S. Con. Res. 67, which Senator George Voinovich introduced on June 30 of this year, to celebrate 130 years of U.S.-Romanian diplomatic relations, to congratulate the Romanian people of their achievements as a great nation, and to reaffirm the deep bonds of trust and values between the United States and Romania. This Resolution is concurrent with House Resolution H. Con. Res. 291 that I introduced on June 29 of this year. In my five years of leadership of the Romanian Caucus I worked closely with Romanian officials and leaders, and witnessed their commitment to upholding and advancing the values of freedom, democracy and prosperity. Romania has been an extraordinary ally in NATO and a critical partner in the European Union, in addressing some of the most important challenges facing our transatlantic and global community-- from ensuring peace and stability in Afghanistan, to nuclear proliferation, to energy security. Romania is a trusted ally and a strategic partner of the United States, with whom we have developed great cooperation on issues of common interest, including security, economic and political conditions in Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Black Sea and Caucasus regions. I am very proud of the Congress passing this Resolut… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgE2258-3 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | CLARIFYING FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR STORMWATER POLLUTION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2258 | E2259 | [{"name": "Eddie Bernice Johnson", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2258 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2258-E2259] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CLARIFYING FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR STORMWATER POLLUTION ______ speech of HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of S. 3481, a bill that would clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater runoff from buildings, facilities, and lands owned or operated by the Federal Government. This common sense bill ensures that the Federal Government maintains its equitable responsibility for stormwater pollution runoff originating or emanating from its property. I applaud the outstanding work of the sponsors of this legislation, the distinguished Senator from the State of Maryland (Mr. Cardin), as well as the sponsor of the House companion for this bill, the Delegate from the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton), for their efforts to move this legislation so quickly to the President's desk. Madam Speaker, simply put, this legislation clarifies that Federal agencies and departments are financially responsible for any reasonable Federal, State, or locally-derived charges for treating or otherwise addressing stormwater pollution that emanates from Federal property. Existing section 313 of the Clean Water Act states that ``Each department, agency, or instrumentality . . . of the Federal Government . . . shall be subject to, and comply with, all Federal, State, interstate, and local requirements . . . including the payment of reasonable service charges.'' Unfortunately, over the past few months, Congress has learned of several Federa… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgE2258 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSIONS ACT, 2011 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2258 | E2258 | [{"name": "Betty McCollum", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2258 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2258] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSIONS ACT, 2011 ______ speech of HON. BETTY McCOLLUM of minnesota in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 3082, a continuing resolution that would fund federal government operations on a temporary basis through March 4, 2011. Regrettably, one of the last votes of the 111th Congress has become the first vote of the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I take seriously my annual responsibility to assess funding priorities, perform oversight, and allocate federal dollars where they are most needed and will make the greatest impact. Unfortunately, my Republican colleagues in the House and Senate are choosing to abandon this important work. They are blocking action on a fiscal year 2011 funding package that would respond to the current needs of the American people and make critical investments in our communities. Due to Republican obstruction, the House is forced to consider this appropriations measure, which places the Federal Government on auto- pilot for two months. All difficult decisions are being delayed until another day. Critical federal agencies including the Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Defense are being subjected to enormous--and avoidable--uncertainty. And the uncertainty created by this short-term continuing resolution goes far beyond Washington. Every state and community across the country will be deb… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | House of Representatives | HOUSE | HOUSE | FRONTMATTER | H8991 | H8991 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8991 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Page H8991] 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. 156 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2010 No. 174 | ||||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH8991-2 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | APPOINTMENT AFTER SINE DIE OF MEMBER TO NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE REVIEW OF THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OF THE UNITED STATES INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8991 | H8991 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8991 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Page H8991] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTMENT AFTER SINE DIE OF MEMBER TO NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE REVIEW OF THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OF THE UNITED STATES INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY Pursuant to Section 1002 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for fiscal year 2003 (P.L. 107-306) as amended by Section 701(a)(3) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for fiscal year 2010 (P.L. 111-259), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, appointed the following Member of the House to the National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the United States Intelligence Community: Ms. Harman, California ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH8991-3 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8991 | H8991 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "71"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "78"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "275"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8991 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Page H8991] 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 23, 2010. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Madam 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 23, 2010 at 10:10 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 78. That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 71. That the Senate agreed to without amendment H. Con. Res. 275. Appointment: National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the United States Intelligence Community. Indian Law and Order Commission. With best wishes, I am, Sincerely, Lorraine C. Miller. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH8991-4 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ENROLLEDSIGNED | H8991 | H8991 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "847"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2142"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2751"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5809"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5901"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6517"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8991 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Page H8991] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the House, after sine die adjournment of the 2d Session, 111th Congress, reported and found truly enrolled bills of the House of the following titles, which were thereupon signed by the Speaker pro tempore, Mr. Hoyer, on Thursday, December 23, 2011: H.R. 847. An act to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes. H.R. 6517. An act to extend trade adjustment assistance and certain trade preference programs, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, and for other purposes. Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the House, after sine die adjournment of the 2d Session, 111th Congress, also reported and found truly enrolled bills of the House of the following titles, which were thereupon signed by the Speaker pro tempore, Mr. Hoyer, on Tuesday, December 28, 2011: H.R. 2142. An act to require quarterly performance assessments of Government programs for purposes of assessing agency performance and improvement, and to establish agency performance improvement officers and the Performance Improvement Council. H.R. 2751. An act to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. H.R. 5809. An act to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize and modify provisions relating to the diesel emissions reduction program. H.R. 5901. An act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize the tax c… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH8991-5 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ENROLLEDSIGNED | H8991 | H8992 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3481"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3903"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4036"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4058"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8991 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8991-H8992] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT The Speaker pro tempore, Mr. Hoyer, after sine die adjournment of the 2d Session, 111th Congress, announced his signature to enrolled bills of the Senate of the following titles on Thursday, December 23, 2010: S. 3481. An act to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution. S. 3903. An act to authorize leases of up to 99 years for lands held in trust for Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo. S. 4036. An act to clarify the National Credit Union Administration authority to make stabilization fund expenditures without borrowing from the Treasury. S. 4058. An act to extend certain expiring provisions providing enhanced protections for servicemembers relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosure. [[Page H8992]] ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH8991 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | House of Representatives | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8991 | H8991 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8991 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Page H8991] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H8991]] House of Representatives PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT OF THE 111TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH8992-2 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | HOUSE BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8992 | H8992 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1061"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2941"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2965"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4337"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5591"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6198"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6278"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6473"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6516"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8992 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Page H8992] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HOUSE BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT The President, after sine die adjournment of the 2d Session, 111th Congress, notified the Clerk of the House that on the following date, he had approved and signed bills of the following titles: December 22, 2010: H.R. 1061. An act to transfer certain land to the United States to be held in trust for the Hoh Indian Tribe, to place land into trust for the Hoh Indian Tribe, and for other purposes. H.R. 2941. An act to reauthorize and enhance Johanna's Law to increase public awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers. H.R. 2965. An act to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer, Program, and for other purposes. H.R. 3082. An act making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. H.R. 4337. An act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain rules applicable to regulated investment companies, and for other purposes. H.R. 5591. An act to designate the airport traffic control tower located at Spokane International Airport in Spokane, Washington, as the ``Ray Daves Airport Traffic Control Tower''. H.R. 6198. An act to amend title 11 of the United States Code to make technical corrections; and for related purposes. H.R. 6278. An act to amend the National Children's Island Act of 1995 to expand allowable uses for Kingman and Heritage Islands by the District of Columbia, and for oth… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH8992-3 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | SENATE BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8992 | H8992 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "30"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1275"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1405"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1448"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1609"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1774"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "2906"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3199"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3794"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3817"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3860"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3984"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3998"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4005"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4010"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8992 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Page H8992] 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 2d Session, 111th Congress, notified the Clerk of the House that on the following date, he had approved and signed bills of the following titles: December 20, 2010: S. 3817. An act to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978, and the Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of 1988 to reauthorize the Acts, and for other purposes. December 22, 2010: S. 30. an act to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit manipulation of caller identification information. S. 1275. An act to establish a National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports to carry out activities to support and supplement the mission of the President's council on Physical Fitness and Sports. S. 1405. An act to redesignate the Long-fellow National Historic Site, Massachusetts, as the ``Longfellow House- Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site''. S. 1448. An act to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe, and Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw, the Klamath Tribes, and the Burns Pauite Tribe to obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land. S. 1609. An act to authorize a single fisheries cooperative for the Bering Sea Aleutian Islands longline catcher processor subsector, and for other purposes. S. 1774. An act for the relief of Hotaru Nakama Ferschke. S. 2906. An act to amend the … | |||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH8992-4 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HPUBCOMMREPORT | H8992 | H8993 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8992 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8992-H8993] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows: [[Page H8993]] [The following actions occurred on December 23, 2010] Ms. VELAZQUEZ: Committee on Small Business. Report on the Activity of the Committee on Small Business for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress (Rept. 111-695). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California: Committee on Education and Labor. Report on the Activities of the Committee on Education and Labor during the 111th Congress (Rept. 111-696). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. | ||||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH8992 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8992 | H8992 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "81"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "628"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "847"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1107"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1746"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4445"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4602"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4748"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4973"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5116"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5133"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5470"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5605"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5606"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5655"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5877"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6392"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6398"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6400"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6412"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6510"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6517"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6533"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8992 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Page H8992] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the House, reports that on December 23, 2010 she presented to the President of the United States, for his approval, the following bills. H.R. 6398. To require the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts. H.R. 6517. To extend trade adjustment assistance and certain trade preference programs, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, and for other purposes. H.R. 847. To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes. Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the House, also reports that on December 28, 2010 she presented to the President of the United States, for his approval, the following bills. H.R. 5470. To exclude an external power supply for certain security or life safety alarms and surveillance system components from the application of certain energy efficiency standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. H.R. 4445. To amend Public Law 95-232 to repeal a restriction on treating as Indian country certain lands held in trust for Indian pueblos in New Mexico. H.R. 5116. To invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 81. To amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to improve cons… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgD1235 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | Daily Digest/Highlights + Senate | SENATE | DAILYDIGEST | DDSCHAMBER | D1235 | D1243 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "71"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "78"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "275"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "336"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "SRES", "number": "432"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "583"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "SRES", "number": "700"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "SRES", "number": "705"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "SRES", "number": "707"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "SRES", "number": "705"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "SRES", "number": "706"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "SRES", "number": "707"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "773"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "847"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1274"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "2764"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "2870"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3304"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3688"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4052"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4059"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4053"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4058"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6398"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6517"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. D1235 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1235-D1243] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Wednesday, December 22, 2010 [[Page D1235]] Daily Digest HIGHLIGHTS Senate agreed to the resolution of Advise and Consent to Ratification to the New START Treaty, as amended. Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 336, Adjournment Resolution. Second Session of the 111th Congress adjourned sine die. Senate Chamber Action Routine Proceedings, pages S10935-S11075 Measures Introduced: Eight bills and three resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 4052-4059, and S. Res. 705-707. Page S11037 Measures Reported: S. 3688, to establish an international professional exchange program. (S. Rept. No. 111-383) Report to accompany S. 773, to ensure the continued free flow of commerce within the United States and with its global trading partners through secure cyber communications, to provide for the continued development and exploitation of the Internet and intranet communications for such purposes, to provide for the development of a cadre of information technology specialists to improve and maintain effective cybersecurity defenses against disruption. (S. Rept. No. 111- 384) Report to accompany S. 2764, to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004. (S. Rept. No. 111-385) Report to accompany S. 3304, to increase the access of persons with disabilities to modern communications. (S. Rept. No. 111-386) Report to accompany S. 1274, to amend title 46, United States Code, to ensure that the prohibition on disclosure of maritime transportation security information is not used inappropriately to shield certain other information from public disclosure. (S. Rept. No. 111-387) … | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgD1243-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1243 | D1245 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "67"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HJRES", "number": "106"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HJRES", "number": "107"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "336"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "372"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "847"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1461"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1779"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1783"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1784"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1783"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1784"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3481"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3903"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4036"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4053"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4058"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5901"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6517"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6560"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6570"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. D1243 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1243-D1245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 1 public bill, H.R. 6570; and 4 resolutions, H.J. Res. 106-107; and H. Res. 1783-1784 were introduced. Page H8990 Additional Cosponsors: Page H8990 Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the guest chaplain, Monsignor Stephen J. Rossetti, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. Page H8943 Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011: Agreed by unanimous consent to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 6523, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year. Pages H8944-45 Recess: The House recessed at 11:25 a.m. and reconvened at 3:50 p.m. Page H8946 Meeting Hour: Agreed that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 24, 2010, unless it sooner has received a message from the Senate transmitting its concurrence in H. Con. Res. 336, in which case the House shall stand adjourned sine die pursuant to that concurrent resolution. Page H8947 Order of Procedure: The House agreed by unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to take from the Speaker's table H.R. 847, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without interventi… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgD1243 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings | SENATE | DAILYDIGEST | DDSCMEETINGS | D1243 | D1243 | 156 Cong. Rec. D1243 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1243] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) No committee meetings were held. | ||||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgD1245-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDNEWPUBLAWS | D1245 | D1245 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2965"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. D1245 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1245] 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. D1233) H.R. 2965, to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program. Signed on December 22, 2010. (Public Law 111-321) H.R. 3082, making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010. Signed on December 22, 2010. (Public Law 111-322) | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgD1245-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDENDMATTER | D1245 | D1246 | 156 Cong. Rec. D1245 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1245-D1246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087-390). 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 the U.S. Government Printing Office, at www.fdsys.gov, free of charge to the user. The information is updated online each day the Congressional Record is published. For more information, contact the GPO Customer Contact Center, U.S. Government Printing Office. Phone 202-512-1800, or 866-512-1800 (toll-free). E-Mail, contactcenter@gpo.gov. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $252.00 for six months, $503.00 per year, or purchased as follows: less than 200 pages, $10.50; between 200 and 400 pages, $21.00; greater than 400 pages, $31.50, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $146.00 per year, or purchased for $3.00 per issue payable in advance. The semimonthly Congressional Record Index may be purchased for the same per issue prices. To place an order for any of these products, visit the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at: bookstore.gpo.gov. Mail orders to: Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 979050, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000, or phone orders to 866-512 091800 (toll-free), 202-512-1800 (D.C. area),… | ||||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgD1245 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1245 | D1245 | 156 Cong. Rec. D1245 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held. Joint Meetings No committee meetings were held. | ||||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2237-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | IN HONOR OF STEPHEN J. ROSS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2237 | E2237 | [{"name": "Jim Gerlach", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2237 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2237] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF STEPHEN J. ROSS ______ HON. JIM GERLACH of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Stephen ``Steve'' J. Ross for his more than 40 years of faithful service to communities in southeastern Pennsylvania. During the last two years, the residents, businesses and all taxpayers of West Pikeland Township, Chester County have benefitted immeasurably from Steve's breadth of experience and tremendous leadership as Township Manager. Prior to taking the helm in West Pikeland, Steve had a distinguished career spanning nearly 30 years as Township Manager in West Whiteland Township, Chester County. He has been an outstanding steward of public finances and played a critical role in helping a region experiencing phenomenal growth protect its open space and natural resources, enhance its recreational opportunities, and improve its infrastructure. The West Pikeland Township Board of Supervisors will recognize Steve for his exemplary efforts on December 28, 2010. Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in honoring Stephen J. Ross for his extraordinary commitment to public service and dedication to making southeastern Pennsylvania a great place to live, work and raise a family. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2237-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | IN HONOR OF PRIVATE FIRST CLASS CONRADO JAVIER JR. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2237 | E2237 | [{"name": "Sam Farr", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2237 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2237] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF PRIVATE FIRST CLASS CONRADO JAVIER JR. ______ HON. SAM FARR of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a young, brave soldier who was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday, December 19, 2010. Private First Class Conrado Javier Jr. of Marina, California was only nineteen years old. It is with a heavy heart that I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the family of Conrado Javier Jr. Private First Class Conrado Javier Jr. served in the United States Army and was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment based in Vilseck, Germany. He was serving a tour in Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. On Sunday, December 19, 2010, in the Kandahar province of Afghanistan, the vehicle he driving in struck an improvised explosive device. Pfc. Javier was unable to recover from his wounds sustained in the deadly explosion. Conrado Javier Jr. is the fifth service member from my district to pay the ultimate sacrifice while defending our country in Operation Enduring Freedom. Sadly, he is the youngest service member from my district to lose his life in Afghanistan. There are no words that can fill the far reaching potential of this young man. However, I have no doubt he touched many lives during his very short time on Earth and his life will continue through them. Conrado attended Seaside High School and was a member of the school's Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. It is evident he was dedicated to serving his country and possessed the strengths of a leader. Some ma… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2237-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | KAY EHALT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2237 | E2237 | [{"name": "Ed Perlmutter", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2237 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2237] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] KAY EHALT ______ HON. ED PERLMUTTER of colorado in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and applaud Kay Ehalt for her outstanding service to our community. Kay Ehalt has made a life of caring for others. She has raised two sons and a daughter. She puts her heart and soul into creating gift baskets that are creative and unique and adds the personal touch to make each recipient feel cherished. Kay has been involved with the Kiwanis for many years and travels annually with the Children's Hospital Jungle Mobile. The Jungle Mobile is an ambulance converted into a safety education classroom on wheels. It travels to rural areas to teach kids about fire safety, water safety and how to call 911. In addition, Kay is an avid supporter of the Jefferson Foundation's Crystal Ball. Volunteering her time for the event and donating items for the silent auction. Whenever an organization needs something for auctions, fundraisers or decorations, Kay is always offering her services or her baskets without being asked. I extend my deepest congratulations to Kay Ehalt for her well deserved recognition by the West Chamber serving Jefferson County. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2237-5 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | AMERICA COMPETES REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2010 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2237 | E2238 | [{"name": "Danny K. Davis", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5116"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2237 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2237-E2238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] AMERICA COMPETES REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2010 ______ speech of HON. DANNY K. DAVIS of illinois in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 5116, the America COMPETES Act. To maintain economic growth and a high standard of living, our nation must remain competitive in a global economy. To be competitive, U.S. companies must engage in trade, preserve market shares, and provide sustainable products, processes, and services. Scientific and technological advances serve as critical components of economic growth because they contribute to the creation of new goods, services, jobs, and increased productivity. Our country is in need of innovative concepts and ideas to strengthen our economy both domestically and internationally. The America COMPETES Act will increase the nation's investment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, STEM. Further, COMPETES provides critical federal investment in science through research and education. I am pleased that the 111th Congress will reauthorize this law, and I am pleased that it contains some important elements to broaden the participation of groups of Americans who are underrepresented in STEM fields, such as women and racial or ethnic minorities. According to the Census Bureau, 39 percent of the population under the age of 18 is a racial or ethnic minority. Yet, in 2003, only 4.4 percent of U.S. science and engineering jobs were held by African Americans and only 3.4 percent by Hispanics. In 2008, the American Community S… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2238-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO FERRARO MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, P.A. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2238 | E2238 | [{"name": "Bill Pascrell, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2238 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO FERRARO MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, P.A. ______ HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I would like to call to your attenion the work of an outstanding medical practice Ferraro Medical Associates, P.A., which is celebrating its 65th Anniversary of dedicated service to its patients, and by extension, the greater community. It is only fitting that Ferraro Medical Associates, and its late founder Dr. Stephen P. Ferraro, be honored in this permanent record of the greatest democracy ever known, for the comfort and care that it has provided to so many Paterson families. Dr. Stephen P. Ferraro was born in 1920 in Paterson, NJ to Angelo and Natalizia who emigrated from Sicily to the United States. They had four children, two of whom died untimely deaths leaving Stephen and Joseph. Stephen's parents ingrained in their sons the importance of education, and became successful themselves, owning multiple properties in Paterson. Dr. Ferraro attended School No. 15 and graduated Eastside High School in 1937. In high school he was very athletic but music intrigued him most and he played the violin for the Eastside orchestra. After graduation he earned a bachelor's degree from Notre Dame University in 1941. Stephen developed a passion for medicine and flying which lasted a lifetime. In 1946 Dr. Ferraro obtained his degree of Doctor of Medicine from Georgetown University Medical School. He graduated in the top of his class. He returned to Paterson to pursue his career. He did a rotating internship at St. Joseph'… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2238-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | FEDERAL GRANTS AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR LOCAL PROJECTS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2238 | E2240 | [{"name": "John J. Hall", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2238 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2238-E2240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] FEDERAL GRANTS AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR LOCAL PROJECTS ______ HON. JOHN J. HALL of new york in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HALL of New York. Madam Speaker, I would like to submit the following: I was proud to bring millions of federal dollars home to local taxpayers. New Yorkers pay more in federal taxes than New York receives in federal funding support, so I worked hard to bring additional dollars back home for local projects, thereby reducing the burden on local property taxpayers. orange county Obtained $19.6m from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for infrastructure upgrades and renovations at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Obtained $4.4m from the U.S. Department of Transportation for improved runway lighting and resurfacing at Stewart Airport, thereby increasing its air traffic capacity. The new lighting improves both energy efficiency and public safety during take offs and landings. Obtained $3.6m from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for repairs and renovations at the Stewart Air National Guard base. Obtained over $3.5m from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for energy efficiency improvements in Orange County. Obtained $2.3m for the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District, including $1.5m in federal impact aid and $800,000 in federal funding to improve science and technology programs. Obtained $2m in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to construct a new water filtration plant for the Village of Warwick. [[Page E2239]] Obtained $1.33… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2238 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2238 | E2238 | [{"name": "Dean Heller", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2238 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DEAN HELLER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HELLER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 659, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2240-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2240 | E2240 | [{"name": "John Abney Culberson", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2240 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. JOHN ABNEY CULBERSON of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, on December 21, 2010, I was unable to be present for all rollcall votes due to a medical necessity. If present, I would have voted accordingly on the following rollcall votes: roll No. 657--``nay''; roll No. 658--``aye''; roll No. 659-- ``nay''; roll No. 660--``nay''; roll No. 661--``nay''; roll No. 662-- ``nay''; roll No. 663--``aye''. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2240-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2240 | E2240 | [{"name": "Carolyn C. Kilpatrick", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2240 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK of michigan in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. Madam Speaker, I was unable to attend to several votes. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on rollcall Nos. 657, 658, 659, 660, 661, 662 and 663. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2240-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2240 | E2240 | [{"name": "Dean Heller", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2240 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DEAN HELLER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HELLER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 660, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted, ``no.'' ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2240-5 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO GEORGE W. McCULLOUGH III | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2240 | E2241 | [{"name": "Bill Pascrell, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2240 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2240-E2241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO GEORGE W. McCULLOUGH III ______ HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I would like to call to your attention the story of an outstanding individual, Mr. George W. McCullough, III, who will visit New Jersey's 8th District on Sunday, December 12, 2010, for he is a great example of service to our Nation and communities. It is only fitting that he be honored in this, the permanent record of the greatest democracy ever known, for his story is a true embodiment of the American Dream. George W. McCullough, III serves as Supreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose for 2010-2011. He was elected to this post, which also serves as chairman of the Moose International Board of Directors, at the 122nd International Convention in Nashville in July 2010. He had previously served as Supreme Jr. Governor in 2009-2010, and Supreme Prelate during 2008-09. He is a Life Member of Charlotte, NC Lodge 1113, having been sponsored by his father in 1969. He immediately took an active role, serving on all standing and special committees, and holding all chairs, including Past Governor. He stepped in as acting Administrator for an eight month period. He has been an active Ritualist for more than 20 years, and has been honored as an International Champion in Ritual Competition. He has served on all the committees and chairs of WENOCA Moose Legion 78 and is a Past North Moose. He has served the North Carolina Moose Association on several District committee posts, as District President, and on most Ass… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2240 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2240 | E2240 | [{"name": "Albio Sires", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2240 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. ALBIO SIRES of new jersey in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, on December 21, 2010, I missed rollcall vote numbers 657, 658, 659, 660, 661, 662, and 663. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes'' on rollcall 657, ``yes'' on rollcall 658, ``yes'' on rollcall 659, ``yes'' on rollcall 660, ``yes'' on rollcall 661, ``yes'' on rollcall 662, and ``yes'' on rollcall 663. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2241-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | IKE SKELTON NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2241 | E2241 | [{"name": "Ike Skelton", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2241 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IKE SKELTON NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 ______ speech of HON. IKE SKELTON of missouri in the house of representatives Friday, December 17, 2010 Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following exchange of letters on H.R. 6523 for printing in the Congressional Record: House of Representatives, Committee on Science and Technology, Washington, DC, December 21, 2010. Hon. Ike Skelton, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Skelton: I am writing to you concerning the jurisdictional interest of the Committee on Science and Technology in H.R. 6523, the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. Our committee recognizes the importance of H.R. 6523 and the need for the legislation to move expeditiously. Therefore, while we have a valid claim to jurisdiction over the bill, I do not intend to request a sequential referral. This, of course, is conditional on our mutual understanding that nothing in this legislation or my decision to forego a sequential referral waives, reduces or otherwise affects the jurisdiction of the Committee on Science and Technology, and that a copy of this letter and your response acknowledging our jurisdictional interest will be included in the Congressional Record during consideration of this bill by the House. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, … | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2241-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2241 | E2241 | [{"name": "Henry Cuellar", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "372"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3481"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2241 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. HENRY CUELLAR of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I was absent due to personal family matters, but if present, I would have voted ``yes'' on: S. 3481--Amending the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution. S. 372--Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act. Senate Amendment to H.R. 6523--Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2241-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | STATEMENT OF CONCERN ABOUT UNJUST IMPRISONMENT OF BAHA'I RELIGIOUS MINORITY IN IRAN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2241 | E2242 | [{"name": "Danny K. Davis", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "175"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2241 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2241-E2242] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] STATEMENT OF CONCERN ABOUT UNJUST IMPRISONMENT OF BAHA'I RELIGIOUS MINORITY IN IRAN ______ HON. DANNY K. DAVIS of illinois in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express both my deep concern and the deep concern of some of my constituents about the unjust imprisonment of several members of a religious minority in Iran. In particular, I wish to speak of the member of the Baha'i faith who have been persecuted and imprisoned in Iran. My home district in Chicago has a rich diversity of people from all backgrounds and faiths, and I am fortunate to have Baha'is as part of this rich diversity. The Baha'i faith is a peaceful religion that teaches the oneness of humanity and that all forms of prejudice should be eliminated. Some of you will recall that in 2009 I was one of the co-sponsors to House Resolution 175. That resolution condemned the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. H. Res. 175 passed with 407 ``aye'' votes on October 22, 2009. However, some of my constituents have informed me that the persecution and suppression of the Baha'i faith in Iran persist with no relief in sight. In 2009 the international press reported that seven Baha'I leaders in Iran were unjustly arrested and held in prison without knowing the charges for their arrest for approximately 20 months. The unjust prosecution of these seven particular Baha'is was condemned by international leaders and drawn … | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2241 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | JENNIFER FRIEDNASH | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2241 | E2241 | [{"name": "Ed Perlmutter", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2241 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] JENNIFER FRIEDNASH ______ HON. ED PERLMUTTER of colorado in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and applaud Jennifer Friednash for her outstanding service to our community. Jennifer works full time as a real estate attorney, but always finds time to teach her kids the value of volunteering through leading by example. She has been an active member and fundraiser for Project PRIDE, which constructed an outdoor classroom alongside Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Jennifer's work doesn't stop there. She is an active committee member of the Jefferson Economic Council, chair of a committee that provides junior NAIOP members an opportunity to learn about the real estate industry from seasoned professionals and has been a provisional instructor for the Colorado Association of Realtors. I extend my deepest congratulations to Jennifer Friednash for her well deserved recognition by the West Chamber serving Jefferson County. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2242 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | COUNTERING IRAN'S NUCLEAR & TERRORIST THREATS, THE OPPOSITION'S ROLE: WHAT ARE THE U.S. POLICY OPTIONS? | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2242 | E2243 | [{"name": "Tom McClintock", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2242 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2242-E2243] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COUNTERING IRAN'S NUCLEAR & TERRORIST THREATS, THE OPPOSITION'S ROLE: WHAT ARE THE U.S. POLICY OPTIONS? ______ HON. TOM McCLINTOCK of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. McCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to insert into the Record excerpts of remarks made at a symposium sponsored by Executive Action, LLC: ``Countering Iran's Nuclear & Terrorist Threats, The Opposition's Role: What Are the U.S. Policy Options?'' held at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, DC on Friday, December 17, 2010. Michael Mukasey, former Attorney General of the United States This is one of those moments in history when we know that future generations are going to ask what we did to advance good and what we did to resist evil . . . . I'm a lawyer, and lawyers make their cases with facts and law and policy. So let's look at some facts, and some law, and some policy, and see whether the case is there. The history of the relationship between the United States and the Iranian regime since the 1979 revolution can be summed up as a series of attempts by the United States to, as the diplomats say, engage the Iranian regime, each attempt less successful than the one that preceded it. I'm not going to go through that entire history, but an important part of it begins in the 1990s, during the Clinton administration, when the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran, also known as the MEK, was designated by the Secretary of State under U.S. law as a foreign terrorist … | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2243-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | HONORING THE EXEMPLARY SERVICE OF SANCTUARY, INC. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2243 | E2243 | [{"name": "Madeleine Z. Bordallo", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2243 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2243] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE EXEMPLARY SERVICE OF SANCTUARY, INC. ______ HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO of guam in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the exemplary service of Sanctuary, Inc., a community based non-profit organization that aims to improve the quality of life for Guam's families and youth. Through their 24-hour crisis intervention, Sanctuary promotes mediation services during times of family conflicts while also providing temporary safe refuge to youth in need of further supportive counseling. In addition, Sanctuary fosters the development of responsible community members and assists in preserving and promoting family unity through their outreach, education and prevention programs. Founded in 1971 by Father Robert Phelps and Mr. Luis Martinez, with the goal of creating a safe refuge for Guam's youth, Sanctuary originated in southern Guam, with seven families volunteering their time and homes to provide temporary housing to troubled youth who are not suitable for youth correctional facilities. Sanctuary has since relocated to central Guam and now provides shelter and services at three dedicated buildings: an emergency shelter, a transitional living program, and substance abuse program. They have made tremendous strides over the years and annually provide safe haven for over 300 youth and also provide assistance through outreach and prevention programs to over 3,000 troubled teens. These services and programs, such as alcohol and drug treatment programs, provide safe alternatives to detention or youth correctional faciliti… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2243-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2243 | E2243 | [{"name": "Barbara Lee", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1771"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2142"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2751"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5116"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6540"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6547"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2243 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2243] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. BARBARA LEE of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, I missed rollcall votes 657 through 663 on Tuesday, December 21st. Had I been present I would have voted ``aye'' on rollcall vote 657 on H. Res 1771, rollcall 658 on H.R. 6540, rollcall 659 on agreeing to the Senate amendments to H.R. 5116, rollcall 660 on agreeing to the Senate amendments to H.R. 2142, rollcall 661 on agreeing to the Senate amendments to H.R. 2751, rollcall 662 on agreeing to the Senate amendments to H.R. 3082, and rollcall 663 on H.R. 6547. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2243-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | BARBARA ROOSE-CRAMER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2243 | E2243 | [{"name": "Ed Perlmutter", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2243 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2243] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BARBARA ROOSE-CRAMER ______ HON. ED PERLMUTTER of colorado in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and applaud Barbara Roose-Cramer for her outstanding service to our community. Barbara has been married 47 years, is the mother of three and grandmother of seven. She is an accomplished athlete, writer, motivational speaker and volunteer. Barbara has been the recipient of numerous awards including California's Outstanding Athlete and Most Inspirational Athlete, the YWCA's Most Courageous Athlete and a two time Olympic Gold Medalist. Since the onset of polio at age eight, Barbara has been in a wheelchair. In addition to her accomplishments as an athlete, Barbara has served on numerous committees for organizations dedicated to those with disabilities. She is currently writing for major publications on issues concerning those with disabilities. Being a sports enthusiast she has written a book about the history of the Denver Broncos and donated all the profits to a local wheelchair basketball team. I extend my deepest congratulations to Barbara Roose-Cramer for her well deserved recognition by the West Chamber serving Jefferson County. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2243-5 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2243 | E2244 | [{"name": "Xavier Becerra", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2243 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2243-E2244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. XAVIER BECERRA of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. BECERRA. Madam Speaker, on December 17, 2010, I was unavoidably detained [[Page E2244]] and missed rollcall votes 651 and 654. If present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall votes 651 and 654. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2243 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2243 | E2243 | [{"name": "Dean Heller", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2243 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2243] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DEAN HELLER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HELLER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 661, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2244-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | IN HONOR OF SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2244 | E2244 | [{"name": "Joe Baca", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2244 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI ______ HON. JOE BACA of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I thank you for your service to our country, for your sacrifice and unyielding dedication. Because of your leadership, Democrats have much to be proud of during our work in the 110th and 111th Congress. As Speaker, you have made the United States a better country. Women have more rights in the workforce, children are safer, our military is stronger and our economy was saved from near complete collapse. Without you at the helm, healthcare for all would only be a dream. Because of your labor, it will be a reality. As the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, you have left an indelible mark on our history. Your positive, supportive and empowering leadership will forever remind us of what it is to be an American. Your strength of leadership will continue to serve the American people well as we protect the victories we have secured, and renew our efforts to move America forward. Speaker, I remember the day of your swearing-in. All the children surrounding you as you pounded the gavel leading us on a new direction. You have made them proud. You have made us all proud. Thank you, Speaker Pelosi. Thank you. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2244-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | RECOGNIZING MS. JENNIFER CRASE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E2244 | E2244 | [{"name": "Geoff Davis", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2244 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING MS. JENNIFER CRASE ______ HON. GEOFF DAVIS of kentucky in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Jennifer Crase, a mathematics teacher at South Oldham Middle School in the Fourth Congressional District of Kentucky. Ms. Crase has been an educator for more than thirteen years and has taught eighth grade mathematics in Crestwood, Kentucky for 6 years. In June 2010, Ms. Crase was nominated by President Barack Obama as a Presidential Awardee for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. In addition to being an outstanding teacher, she has worked at the State level to develop a standards-based report card for all Kentucky middle schools. Ms. Crase serves as a team leader, mentor, presenter and mathematics lead teacher for her school. Ms. Crase is a strong mentor and a reliable friend to her colleagues. She encourages collaboration and sets high goals for all students. Today, as we celebrate the accomplishments of this exceptional Kentuckian, it is my hope that others are encouraged by her hard work and determination. Madam Speaker, please join me in commending Jennifer Crase for her time and devotion in helping the youth of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the United States of America. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2244-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE AND EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHAIRMAN DAVID OBEY OF WISCONSIN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2244 | E2244 | [{"name": "Betty McCollum", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2244 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE AND EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHAIRMAN DAVID OBEY OF WISCONSIN ______ HON. BETTY McCOLLUM of minnesota in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, with the conclusion of the 111th Congress, a career of extraordinary public service in the House of Representatives comes to an end. My colleague, friend and mentor-- Chairman David Obey--is concluding his career in Congress representing the families of northwestern Wisconsin that began in 1969. For twenty terms, David Obey has been a liberal champion and a fierce defender of workers and their families. He has been a passionate and effective legislator for right of all Americans to access quality health care and education. And, in the realm of U.S. foreign policy, Chairman Obey has a lifetime record of always striving to advance human dignity, peace, and the highest ideals of the American people around the world. It has been my privilege to serve in this House with Rep. Obey for the past ten years--one-quarter of his congressional career. For the past four years, I had the honor of serving on the House Appropriations Committee, calling the gentleman from Wisconsin ``Mr. Chairman.'' I have watched David Obey work--work hard, tirelessly, and with tremendous determination and intellect--to advance an agenda that makes the lives of regular Americans the highest priority of the federal government. Chairman Obey always fought for the less fortunate, the vulnerable, those struggling for an opportunity to succeed, and to ensure those who have made this country … | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2244-5 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2244 | E2245 | [{"name": "Luis V. Gutierrez", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2244 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2244-E2245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ of illinois in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. GUTIERREZ. Madam Speaker, I was unavoidably absent for votes in the House [[Page E2245]] Chamber yesterday. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall votes 662 and 663. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2244 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2244 | E2244 | [{"name": "Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2142"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2751"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5116"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6547"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2244 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS of washington in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 659 on, H.R. 5116 on Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, I am not recorded because I was absent because I gave birth to my baby daughter. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 660 on H.R. 2142, on Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, GPRA Modernization Act of 2010, I am not recorded because I was absent because I gave birth to my baby daughter. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 661 on H.R. 2751, on Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, I am not recorded because I was absent because I gave birth to my baby daughter. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 662 on H.R. 3082, on Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to House Amendment to Senate Amendment, Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes, I am not recorded because I was absent because I gave birth to my baby daughter. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 663 on H.R. 6547, on Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act, I am not recorded because I was absent because I give birth to my baby daughter. H… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2245-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | HONORING INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR WORK ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF OHIO | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2245 | E2245 | [{"name": "Steve Driehaus", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2245 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR WORK ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF OHIO ______ HON. STEVE DRIEHAUS of ohio in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. DRIEHAUS. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize the following individuals for their work on behalf of the people of the first congressional district of the State of Ohio and for their dedicated service to the 111th United States Congress. I offer my sincerest appreciation to Alyson Budd, Jay Stolkin, Robert George, Danielle Vizgirda, Sean Kelley, Ozie Davis III, Steve Brinker, Victoria Parks, Mary Ellen Sullivan, Shannon Faulk, Alex Kisling, Colby Nelson, Morgana Carter, Sarah McHugh, Aaron Wasserman, Tim Mulvey, Heidi Black, Greg Mecher, and Sarah Curtis. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2245-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | CONCLUSION OF MY SERVICE IN THE CONGRESS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2245 | E2245 | [{"name": "Earl Pomeroy", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2245 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONCLUSION OF MY SERVICE IN THE CONGRESS ______ HON. EARL POMEROY of north dakota in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. POMEROY. Madam Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to thank the people of North Dakota for the chance to represent our great state in this great chamber for the past 9 terms. Words cannot adequately express the feelings of gratitude I have as my time as a member of body draws to a close. At varying times I've agreed or disagreed with virtually every member--Democratic or Republican--in this House. Steering the course for the United States of America is a very difficult and complex undertaking. As our country moves into its third century in the first decade of the new millennium, it seems like the challenges only get bigger as we go forward. But I conclude my life here with a strong sense of hope and optimism for the future. The United States Capitol is the icon of democracy known throughout the world. In this historic place, sometimes in the darkest hour, leaders here assembled have set the course to see us through. If the American people exhibit the best aspects of their nature-- courage, compassion, strength, resolve, community--the leaders in the chamber will deliver accordingly. I will always treasure the time I had here. I won some, I lost some, but I tried my best to reflect the concerns of those I represented, as well as the genuine goodness of the folks who call North Dakota home. North Dakotans have selected a new Congressman, Representative-elect Rick Berg, and I wish him great success in delivering for our state… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2245-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2245 | E2245 | [{"name": "Adam Smith", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "847"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1771"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2142"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2751"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5116"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6540"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6547"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2245 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. ADAM SMITH of washington in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, on Tuesday, December 21 and Wednesday, December 22, 2010, I was unable to be present for recorded votes. Had I been present, I would have voted: ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 657 (on agreeing to the resolution H. Res. 1771); ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 658 (on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6540); ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 659 (on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 5116); ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 660 (on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2142); ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 661 (on the motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 2751); ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 662 (on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3082); ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 663 (on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6547); and ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 664 (on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 847). ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2245-5 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | S. 3481--A BILL TO AMEND THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2245 | E2246 | [{"name": "Eleanor Holmes Norton", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3481"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3481"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5724"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2245 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2245-E2246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S. 3481--A BILL TO AMEND THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT ______ HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON of the district of columbia in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of S. 3481 to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, which clarifies that the Federal Government, like private citizens and businesses, must take responsibility for the pollution it produces. This bill is the Senate companion to my bill, H.R. 5724, cosponsored by my good friends from Virginia and Arizona, Rep. Jim Moran and Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. The bill passed the Senate with strong bipartisan support because the Senate understood that this is simply an issue of fairness and equity to users and a matter of managing pollution and protecting the environment, In fact, this bill simply clarifies current law, that the Federal Government has a responsibility to pay its normal and customary fees assessed by local governments for managing polluted stormwater runoff from federal properties, just as private citizens pay. The consequence of failing to pass this bill is that we give the Federal Government a free ride and pass its fees on to our constituents throughout the United States. Section 313 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act states, ``Each department, agency, or instrumentality . . . of the Federal Government . . . shall be subject to, and comply with all Federal, State, interstate, and local requirements . . . in the same manner, and to the same extent as any nongovernmental entity including the payment of reasonable service charges.'' Howe… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2245 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2245 | E2245 | [{"name": "Mary Jo Kilroy", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2245 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. MARY JO KILROY of ohio in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, on the legislative day of Tuesday, December 21, 2010, I cast a vote but it apparently was not recorded on rollcall vote 661. As a co-sponsor of this legislation, had my vote been properly recorded I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall vote 661. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2246-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2246 | E2246 | [{"name": "Dean Heller", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2246 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DEAN HELLER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HELLER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 662 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2246-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSIONS ACT, 2011 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2246 | E2246 | [{"name": "Pedro R. Pierluisi", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2246 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSIONS ACT, 2011 ______ speech of HON. PEDRO R. PIERLUISI of puerto rico in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. PIERLUISI. Madam Speaker, I rise to express my strong support for the inclusion of increased funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program in the Continuing Resolution. Pell Grants are instrumental in helping students obtain college degrees and further prepare themselves to join the modern workplace. In Puerto Rico, over 280,000 students benefit from this funding each year. Last year, I was proud to join my colleagues on the House Education Committee in voting to increase the maximum Pell Grant award to $5,550 for the current academic year and to tie future awards to inflation. However, this increased funding will be put in jeopardy if Congress does not act today. Largely as a result of the economic downturn, Pell Grant applications have increased by 20 percent during the past year. Without an additional investment in the Pell Grant Program, the maximum award could be cut by more than 15 percent, putting college out of reach for many students. I urge my colleagues to support the Continuing Resolution to ensure that college remains affordable for our Nation's students. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2246-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | POST-9/11 VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2010 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2246 | E2247 | [{"name": "Timothy H. Bishop", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3447"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6430"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2246 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2246-E2247] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] POST-9/11 VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2010 ______ speech of HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP of new york in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 3447, the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010. The original GI Bill proved to be a landmark initiative for our troops and an outstanding investment in the future of our Nation. The Post-9/11 GI Bill, signed into law in 2008, built on the success of the original program by providing helpful and hard-earned educational and economic benefits for our newest generation of veterans. Although today's legislation seeks to make it easier for veterans to utilize their educational benefits, some of the changes will have detrimental consequences. Just as the veterans of WWII were the engine of economic recovery and expansion in the post-war period, the most recent generation of veterans will continue their service to America by reaching their full educational and economic potential through the Post-9/11 GI Bill. While I support this bill and urge my colleagues to vote for it, there are some provisions in the legislation that I believe deserve additional consideration. Although I support setting a national average tuition rate for benefits, I am concerned that students in states like New York will be negatively impacted by the $17,500 baseline. This legislation will reduce benefits for students in New York already enrolled in programs where the cost is above the baseline. Students based decis… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2246 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2246 | E2246 | [{"name": "Danny K. Davis", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "847"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1771"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2142"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2751"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5116"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6540"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6547"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2246 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DANNY K. DAVIS of illinois in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I was unable to cast votes on the following legislative measures. If I were present for roll call votes, I would have voted ``aye'' for each of the following votes: Roll 657, December 21, 2010: On Agreeing to the Resolution: H. Res. 1771, Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. Roll 658, December 21, 2010: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H.R. 6540, Defense Level Playing Field Act. Roll 659, December 21, 2010: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment: H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act. Roll 660, December 21, 2010: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment: H.R. 2142, GPRA Modernization Act of 2010. Roll 661, December 21, 2010: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments: H.R. 2751, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. Roll 662, December 21, 2010: On Motion to Concur in the Senate amendment to House amendment to Senate amendment: H.R. 3082, Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Roll 663, December 21, 2010: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H.R. 6547, Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act. Roll 664, December 21, 2010: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Am… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2247-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2247 | E2247 | [{"name": "Dean Heller", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2247 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2247] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DEAN HELLER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HELLER. Madam Speaker, on roll call No. 663, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2247-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2247 | E2247 | [{"name": "Earl Blumenauer", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "847"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2247 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2247] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. EARL BLUMENAUER of oregon in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, due to an illness, I was unable to be in Washington, DC, for votes on December 21, 2010 and December 22, 2010. Had I been present for the votes on Tuesday, December 21, 2010, I would have voted as follows: Rollcall vote No. 662: I would have voted in favor of the Motion to Concur in the Senate amendment to House amendment to Senate amendment on H.R. 3082, the Continuing Appropriations Act for 2011. Had I been present for the votes on Wednesday, December 22, I would have voted as follows: Rollcall vote No. 663: I would have voted in favor of the Motion to Concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 847, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2247-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL ALPHONSE R. TELESE JR. AND SPECIALIST JIM BATCHELOR | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2247 | E2247 | [{"name": "Ralph M. Hall", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2247 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2247] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL ALPHONSE R. TELESE JR. AND SPECIALIST JIM BATCHELOR ______ HON. RALPH M. HALL of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HALL of Texas. Madam Speaker, as we approach the close of the 111th Congress, it is important to remember our men and women in uniform around the world. These brave men and women sacrifice every day to ensure that United States citizens enjoy the freedom that we all cherish. We pay tribute as well to our wounded warriors and wish them a safe and happy holiday season. One such hero is retired specialist Jim Batchelor who has served his country proudly for over three and a half years. During his tenure in the Army he has earned numerous awards and decorations, including the Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, expert badges in driving and marksmanship, good conduct medals, and Army Commendation medals. Not allowing his military injury to slow him down, he has finished his degree in criminal justice and is now pursuing a master in psychology to help his fellow soldiers returning from the war. He and his wife, Antoinette, live in Cooper Texas, and are expecting the birth of their first child. Another hero who deserves tribute is retired Lieutenant Colonel Alphonse R. Telese Jr. Mr. Telese served in the U.S. Army for over 32 years before retiring in August of 2008. It was during his tour of duty in Iraq that he was permanently injured during a mortar attack. He has received numerous awards and decorations throughout his distinguished career. These include the Legion of Merit award, Nationa… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2247-5 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2247 | E2248 | [{"name": "Erik Paulsen", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1771"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2247 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2247-E2248] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. ERIK PAULSEN of minnesota in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 657, (H. Res. 1771), my flight was delayed due to weather and had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' [[Page E2248]] ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2247 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | DOMESTIC MINOR SEX TRAFFICKING DETERRENCE AND VICTIMS SUPPORT ACT OF 2010 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2247 | E2247 | [{"name": "Lucille Roybal-Allard", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "2925"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2247 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2247] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DOMESTIC MINOR SEX TRAFFICKING DETERRENCE AND VICTIMS SUPPORT ACT OF 2010 ______ speech of HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of S. 2925, the Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act. It is fitting that as one of the last acts of this Congress which has done so much to aid the most vulnerable in our society, we are considering legislation that would protect children from sex traffickers. Tragically, this heinous crime is becoming more common with as many as 100,000 young people trafficked every year within our borders. To address this heartbreaking trend, the legislation before us authorizes a comprehensive grant program to identify and assist victims and strengthens the National Crime Information Center, NCIC, database that enables law enforcement officials to track missing and exploited children. These commonsense steps will make a real difference in the lives of thousands of kids who have experienced unimaginable ordeals. S. 2925 mirrors House legislation authored by my colleagues Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and Congressman Chris Smith. I applaud their hard work on behalf of these forgotten young people and commend them for their leadership in devising smart solutions to fight the scourge of child prostitution in America. The Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act will significantly augment our efforts to help children traumatized by the wors… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2248-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2248 | E2248 | [{"name": "Ruben Hinojosa", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2248 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2248] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. RUBEN HINOJOSA of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HINOJOSA. Madam Speaker, I regret that I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on rollcall No. 660 and 661. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2248-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | REFLECTIONS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2248 | E2249 | [{"name": "John M. Spratt, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2248 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2248-E2249] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REFLECTIONS ______ HON. JOHN M. SPRATT, JR. of south carolina in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. SPRATT. Madam Speaker, when I was elected to Congress 28 years ago, it was the fulfillment of a life-long ambition. But I had never served in elective office before, and frankly, I wondered how well it would wear--all the back-slapping and glad-handing and garrulous talk. My first revelation was to find that this House is not made up of back-slappers and glad-handlers. It is made up of members who work hard to get here, many out of patriotic purpose, hoping that they in their time can contribute something worthy of this great country. Most of the members are extroverted and energetic, and have to be, to get elected every two years. At Davidson College, my alma mater; at Oxford on scholarship; at Yale Law; in the Pentagon as a young analyst, and as a practicing lawyer, I made many good friends, but few as good as the friends I have made here. Of all the things I will miss, I will miss most the fellowship and camaraderie. I first experienced Congress as a young Army officer in the Pentagon, working for the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) on defense contractors in financial distress, mainly Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. As staff at the Department of Defense, we did a lot of work that I thought staff at Congress should be doing, particularly if Congress hoped to be a co-equal branch. The greatest difference between Congress then, from '69 through '71, and Congress 12 years later, when I came here in 1983 as an elected member, wa… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2248 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2248 | E2248 | [{"name": "Dean Heller", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2248 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2248] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DEAN HELLER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HELLER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 657, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2249-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | HONORING JOHN SHADEGG | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2249 | E2249 | [{"name": "Jeff Flake", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2249 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2249] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING JOHN SHADEGG ______ HON. JEFF FLAKE of arizona in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. FLAKE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a valued member of the Arizona delegation, John Shadegg. John Shadegg is ending his service to this institution after 16 years. He came here in 1994 and has served the State of Arizona extremely well during that time. During his time here, John promoted the principles of limited government, economic freedom, and individual responsibility, and has stayed true to his ideals while proudly serving the people of Arizona's Third District. Arizona has a habit of producing great legislators, including Barry Goldwater, Mo Udall, Carl Hayden, and others; John Shadegg's name will certainly be added to that illustrious list. I want to pay tribute to John today and tell him how much the Arizona delegation, and all of us will miss his steady, constant, principled leadership here in the House of Representatives. Well done, John Shadegg. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2249-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF PFC JAYSINE P.S. PETREE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2249 | E2249 | [{"name": "Madeleine Z. Bordallo", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2249 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2249] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF PFC JAYSINE P.S. PETREE ______ HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO of guam in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the service and sacrifice of United States Army Private First Class Jaysine P.S. Petree. PFC Petree was assigned to the 109th Transportation Company, 17th Combat Sustainment Battalion, 3rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade at Fort Richardson, Alaska. On September 24, 2010, PFC Petree passed away in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. She was 19 years old. Known by her friends as ``Jen'', PFC Petree was born in the Philippines and moved to Guam in 2002. PFC Petree attended Simon Sanchez High School in Yigo, Guam, where she excelled in both academics and interscholastic sports. Shortly after her graduation in 2009, PFC Petree enlisted in the U.S. Army, and on September 24, 2010, she made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our Nation's freedom in support of combat operations in Afghanistan. I join our community in mourning the loss of PFC Petree and I offer my most sincere condolences to her parents, Herbert and Jayne Sucgang Petree, and to her many family and friends. We are eternally grateful for her service and will never forget the sacrifices of PFC Petree. May God bless the family and friends of PFC Jaysine P.S. Petree, God bless Guam, and God bless the United States of America. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2249-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2249 | E2249 | [{"name": "Dean Heller", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2249 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2249] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DEAN HELLER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HELLER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 664 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2249-5 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | A ONE-OF-A-KIND-MINNESOTAN: WIN WALLIN | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2249 | E2249 | [{"name": "Erik Paulsen", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2249 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2249] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] A ONE-OF-A-KIND-MINNESOTAN: WIN WALLIN ______ HON. ERIK PAULSEN of minnesota in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of Winston ``Win'' Wallin: businessman, philanthropist, pioneer and one-of-a-kind Minnesotan. Born in Minneapolis in 1926, Win, like so many in his generation, served in the military during World War II. After two years as a Navy pilot, he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota. Following graduation, Win began a long and industrious career with Pillsbury, rising through the ranks to Chief Operations Officer. In the mid-80's, Win left Pillsbury to head a little-known, struggling medical device company based in Minnesota, named Medtronic. Win's leadership and determination, changed the face of Medtronic. Today it is the world's largest medical device company. Although Win brought great success to the companies he led, his life cannot simply be measured in their bottom lines, but rather in the countless lives he touched through his philanthropic endeavors. Win was a true believer in empowerment through higher education. Since 1986, Win and his wife Maxine have helped over 3,000 high school students make the dream of a college education a reality through their Wallin Scholarship. While Minnesota will never be able to replace Win, his legacy lives on through the lives he has touched and the state he has made better through his presence. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2249-6 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | CONGRATULATING THE FERGUSON FAMILY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | CONGRATULATIONS | E2249 | E2249 | [{"name": "Joe Wilson", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2249 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2249] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING THE FERGUSON FAMILY ______ HON. JOE WILSON of south carolina in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, congratulations to our former Colleague from New Jersey, Mike Ferguson, and his wife Maureen Ferguson on the birth of their new daughter Lucy Therese Ferguson. Lucy was born on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC. Lucy Therese Ferguson is eight pounds and two ounces of pride and joy to her loving grandparents, Patrick and Esther Malloy of West Swanzey, New Hampshire, and Tom Ferguson of Wellington, Florida. I am so excited for this new blessing to the Ferguson family and wish them all the best. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2249-7 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | POSTHUMOUS TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT WILLIE JAMES QUINCE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2249 | E2250 | [{"name": "Bill Pascrell, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2249 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2249-E2250] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] POSTHUMOUS TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT WILLIE JAMES QUINCE ______ HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I would like to call your attention to the life and work of an outstanding individual, the late Sergeant Willie James Quince of Paterson, New Jersey, whose life was celebrated during a memorial service on Monday, November 29, 2010, at the First A.M.E. Zion Church. It is only fitting that he be honored in this, the permanent record of the greatest democracy ever known, for he served countless others throughout his lifetime. Sergeant Willie James Quince was born in Valdosta, Georgia in 1921 to Mr. Remer Quince and Helen Braswell. His family moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, where he finished elementary school and graduated from Industrial High School. He went on to courses at Purple Kerpels School of Mechanical Dentistry in New York City, NY. He then studied 4 years at the Jones Barber School in Atlantic City, NJ, and the Interracial Barber College in Atlantic City, NJ, graduating in 3 years. After graduation, he moved to Paterson, N.J. in January 1958 and opened Quince's Barber Shop. He was married to Mary M. Quince for 61 years, and together they raised five children, [[Page E2250]] Wiley ``Sonny'' Quince, William A. Quince (Linda), Madgeline Z. Quince, Sylvia A. Lucas, and Kelvin C. Quince (Cora); and also now have 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Quince was a faithful husband, dedicated father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and a committed community servant. He earned man… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2249 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | FDA FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2249 | E2249 | [{"name": "Danny K. Davis", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2751"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2249 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2249] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] FDA FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT ______ speech of HON. DANNY K. DAVIS of illinois in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2751, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010, a bill that would overhaul our Nation's food safety system by fundamentally changing the way we protect the safety of our food supply. The focus of this legislative measure is to prevent contamination of food before it occurs, which is a departure from the current system today that responds after a food-borne illness outbreak. Specifically, it requires food producers to come up with strategies to prevent contamination and then continually test to make sure these strategies are working. In addition, H.R. 2751 would allow the FDA to increase the number of inspections to conduct, and requires foreign importers to ensure their food products meet U.S. safety standards. Mr. Speaker, I applaud the leadership of the House and the Senate for this bipartisan legislation to provide a framework for developing preventive control standards from farm to table to protect the public from food contamination. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2250 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2250 | E2251 | [{"name": "John J. Hall", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2250 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2250-E2251] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS ______ HON. JOHN J. HALL of new york in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HALL of New York. Madam Speaker, I would like to submit the following: Legislative Actions ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND CREATING JOBS AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT, enacted to jumpstart our economy, create and save 3.5 million jobs, give a tax cut to small business and 95% of American workers, begin to rebuild America's road, rail, and water infrastructure, and make a historic commitment to education, clean energy, and science and technology, with unprecedented accountability. (Signed into Law) SMALL BUSINESS JOBS ACT, landmark legislation providing $12 billion in tax relief for small businesses by enacting 8 more small business tax cuts on top of the 8 already enacted by this Congress; creating up to 500,000 jobs, by leveraging up to $300 billion in private sector lending for small businesses through a $30 billion lending fund for community banks; fully paid for--doesn't add a dime to the deficit. (Signed into Law) TEACHER JOBS/STATE AID/CLOSING TAX LOOPHOLES, creating and saving nearly 320,000 jobs; providing $10 billion to save 161,000 teacher jobs and $16 billion in Medicaid aid, with the effect of creating/saving 158,000 jobs, including police officers, firefighters, nurses & private sector workers; fully paid for by closing loopholes that encourage companies to ship American jobs o… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2251 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO AVIS GREEN TUCKER | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2251 | E2252 | [{"name": "Ike Skelton", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2251 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2251-E2252] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO AVIS GREEN TUCKER ______ HON. IKE SKELTON of missouri in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, it is with sorrow that I inform the House of the death of Mrs. Avis Green Tucker, a distinguished Missouri citizen from Warrensburg, in the 4th Congressional District. Avis Green Tucker was not just my own long-time friend. She was one of Missouri's most highly respected newspaper publishers. She was a willing volunteer frequently called to important service by Missouri governors from both political parties. And she was a particularly inspiring role model among women leaders in our state. Avis and her husband, William Tucker, bought the Daily Star-Journal in 1947 and the paper stayed in the Tucker family for some 60 years, until its sale in 2007 to another distinguished Missouri newspaper family, the Bradleys of St. Joseph. Bill Tucker was serving as publisher in Warrensburg when he died of a heart attack in 1966. Avis took over as one of the few female daily newspaper publishers in the Midwest. She once said: ``I decided I was going to run this paper. I was going to try. I told everyone that I had more nerve than ability, which was the truth.'' But that was a typically reticent and humble statement from a [[Page E2252]] woman whose abilities were quite remarkable. Those abilities were widely recognized. In 1982, Avis became the first female president of the Missouri Press Association. That was just one of many ``firsts'' achieved by Avis Tucker, including serving as the first female president of the Missouri Assoc… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2252-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2252 | E2252 | [{"name": "Carolyn McCarthy", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1771"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2142"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2751"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5116"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6540"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6547"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2252 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2252] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY of new york in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Madam Speaker, I was unavoidably absent on December 21, 2010. If I were present, I would have voted on the following: H. Res. 1771, Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules--rollcall No. 657--``yea''. H.R. 6540, Defense Level Playing Field Act--rollcall No. 658-- ``yea''. H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act--rollcall No. 659-- ``yea''. H.R. 2142, GPRA Modernization Act of 2010--rollcall No. 660--``yea''. H.R. 2751, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act--rollcall No. 661-- ``yea''. H.R. 3082, Making Appropriations for Military Construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010 and for other purposes--rollcall No. 662--``yea''. H.R. 6547, Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act--rollcall No. 663--``yea''. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2252-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | BLACK: THE DOMINANCE OF UNETHICAL BANKING | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2252 | E2254 | [{"name": "Marcy Kaptur", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2252 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2252-E2254] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BLACK: THE DOMINANCE OF UNETHICAL BANKING ______ HON. MARCY KAPTUR of ohio in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, today I am inserting into the Congressional Record a recent blog post by Professor William Black from the Associate Professor of Economics and Law at the University of Missouri--Kansas City. Professor Black has focused on white collar crime and routing out of fraud in our financial system, both in practice and as a field of academic study. Professor Black's answers on this CNN blog give direction to our work on cleaning up our financial system of the criminals while protecting those who follow the law. As this Congress [[Page E2253]] comes to a close and we look to the future, we are faced with the task of doing more to address the challenges of Main Street while holding Wall Street accountable. Professor Black's writing should be one of our guides. Black: The Dominance of Unethical Banking (By Jay Kernis) Only on the blog: Answering today's five OFF-SET questions is William K. Black, Associate Professor of Economics and Law at the University of Missouri--Kansas City. He was the Executive Director of the Institute for Fraud Prevention from 2005-2007. Black also served as litigation director of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, deputy director of the FSLIC, SVP and General Counsel of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, and Senior Deputy Chief Counse… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2252 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | EMPTY CHAIR IN OSLO FOR LIU XIAOBO | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2252 | E2252 | [{"name": "Christopher H. Smith", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2252 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2252] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EMPTY CHAIR IN OSLO FOR LIU XIAOBO ______ HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH of new jersey in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, in the theatrical adaptation of Victor Hugo's Les Miserables, Marius sings a haunting song--Empty Chairs and Empty Tables--an expression of agony at the loss of his idealistic comrades, gunned down on a barricade. ``There's a grief that can't be spoken,'' he sings, ``there's a pain that goes on and on. Empty chairs and empty tables, now my friends are dead and gone . . . .'' ``Here it was they lit the flame . . . Here they sang about tomorrow and tomorrow never came . . . from the table in the corner they could see a world reborn . . . And they rose with voices ringing. I can hear them now . . . Empty chairs and empty tables, where my friends will meet no more . . . .'' When prisoner of conscience Liu Xiaobo, Nobel Peace Prize winner for 2010, learned that he was selected, he wept and dedicated his prize to the martyrs of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre. Throughout China today, families and friends know heartbreaking loss and the agony of empty chairs and empty tables--where young, brave, idealistic democracy activists were gunned down, bayoneted, or beaten to death by Chinese government troops and secret police. Both before and since Tiananmen, Chinese men and women have sacrificed their freedom--even their lives--in the struggle for faith and liberty. Yet the struggle for freedom, rule of law, and respect for human rights continues despite the enormous cost to individual Chinese men and women.… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2254-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO SERVE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2254 | E2255 | [{"name": "Carolyn C. Kilpatrick", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2254 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2254-E2255] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO SERVE ______ HON. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK of michigan in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. Dear Madam Speaker, as I leave Congress as the people's representative for the 13th Congressional District of Michigan, I thank God, who is the head [[Page E2255]] of my life, for allowing me the blessing of serving in perhaps the most august, deliberate, elected body in the world. I am humbled and honored that the great citizens of Michigan and the people of Detroit chose me for so many years to fight and serve them for more than three decades as a public servant. The many friendships, relationships, and associations I have formed will remain with me forever. I finally want to thank perhaps the most underappreciated team in any elected body--the staff who have worked for me for those years in the State of Michigan and on Capitol Hill. The tireless dedication, devotion and work will never be forgotten by me or the people to whom you have been so effective and efficient for so long. I hope and pray for all of my colleagues that we may bring a better world to all Americans, and never flinch from fighting for justice and democratic ideals. We made history. We made difficult decisions. We fought the good fight. We have difficult days ahead, and I remain faithful to protecting the Constitution of the United States and the goals of our great nation. God bless. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2254 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2254 | E2254 | [{"name": "Kay Granger", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2254 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2254] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. KAY GRANGER of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall Nos. 662 and 661, I was absent from the House. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2255-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2255 | E2255 | [{"name": "Erik Paulsen", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6540"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2255 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2255] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. ERIK PAULSEN of minnesota in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 658 (H.R. 6540) my flight was delayed due to weather and had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2255-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE 110TH AND 111TH CONGRESS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2255 | E2256 | [{"name": "John J. Hall", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2255 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2255-E2256] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE 110TH AND 111TH CONGRESS ______ HON. JOHN J. HALL of new york in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HALL of New York. Madam Speaker, I wold like to submit the following: As the Representative for New York's 19th Congressional District, I had numerous significant accomplishments in all aspects of meeting local community needs, individual constituent services, and enacting federal legislation on behalf of my constituents. I kept my annual promise of holding at least one public event in every town and city in the district to give my constituents an opportunity to speak directly with me about their opinions and concerns. I hosted Town Hall Meetings, Congress on Your Corners, business roundtables, issues forums and workshops throughout all 4 years of my Congressional service. In addition to these events, I attended numerous community events hosted by local organizations, senior centers, fire departments, schools, etc. I also did a series of ``work-a-day'' events where I worked alongside a constituent in a local job so I could better understand the day to day challenges they face. Some of these events included working with a nurse at an area hospital, an assembly line worker at a manufacturing plant, a ride along with a delivery truck driver, weatherization installation at a home, installation of a geothermal heat/cooling system at a new senior housing development, and installation of solar energy panels on the roof of an elementary school. The Congressional offices in Carmel, Goshen, and Washington responded to thousands of constitu… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2255 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E2255 | E2255 | [{"name": "Dean Heller", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2255 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2255] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. DEAN HELLER of nevada in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Mr. HELLER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 658, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | House of Representatives | HOUSE | HOUSE | FRONTMATTER | H8943 | H8943 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8943 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8943] 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. 156 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2010 No. 173 | ||||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8943-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PRAYER | HOUSE | HOUSE | PRAYER | H8943 | H8943 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8943 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8943] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER Monsignor Stephen J. Rossetti, Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., offered the following prayer: Good and gracious God, as the year draws to a close, we reflect upon all that has taken place. It is easy for us to thank and praise You for the many good things. It is more difficult to see Your hand in the hard times. Help us to treasure each event, each moment of our lives. Help us to know that Your all-powerful spirit brings life and grace out of everything in our lives. May we embrace the joys and the sorrows. May we embrace the signs of new life and the crosses. As we look forward to a new year, may we look to it with expectation and hope, knowing that You will guide and direct our lives in everything that comes our way. May we praise and thank You for the year that is passing and for the year that is to come. We pray this in Your holy name. Amen.NOTICE If the 111th Congress, 2d Session, adjourns sine die on or before December 23, 2010, a final issue of the Congressional Record for the 111th Congress, 2d Session, will be published on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, in order to permit Members to revise and extend their remarks. All material for insertion must be signed by the Member and delivered to the respective offices of the Official Reporters of Debates (Room HT-59 or S-123 of the Capitol), Monday through Friday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. through Wednesday, December 29. The final issue will be dated Wednesday, December 29, 2010, and will be delivered on Thursday, December 30, 2010. None of the material printed in the final issue of the Congressional Record may contain subject matter, or relate to any event that occurred after the sine die date. Senators' stat… | ||||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8943-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | THE JOURNAL | HOUSE | HOUSE | HJOURNAL | H8943 | H8943 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8943 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8943] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER. The Chair has examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the House her approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8943-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | HOUSE | HOUSE | PLEDGE | H8943 | H8944 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8943 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8943-H8944] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Skelton) come forward and lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. SKELTON led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: [[Page H8944]] I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8943 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | House of Representatives | HOUSE | HOUSE | CALLTOORDER | H8943 | H8943 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8943 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8943] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H8943]] House of Representatives The House met at 11 a.m. and was called to order by the Speaker. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8944-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HCLERK | H8944 | H8944 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3903"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4445"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5470"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8944 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8944] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Edwards of Maryland) laid before the House the following communication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, December 22, 2010. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, The Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Madam 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 22, 2010 at 9:41 a.m.: That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 5470. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 4445. That the Senate passed S. 3903. That the Senate passed with amendments H.R. 6523. With best wishes, I am Sincerely, Lorraine C. Miller. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8944-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | SOUTH CAROLINA GAINS A CONGRESSIONAL SEAT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8944 | H8944 | [{"name": "Joe Wilson", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8944 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8944] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] {time} 1110 SOUTH CAROLINA GAINS A CONGRESSIONAL SEAT (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I am grateful to welcome the addition of a new congressional seat to my home State of South Carolina, one of America's fastest growing States. The Census Bureau announced the State's population has grown enough to merit one more Representative in Congress. Our State has been enhanced by transplants from the Midwest and Northeast and from people across the world due to a mild climate and lower tax rates. After 80 years, it appears we will regain a seventh House Member. The people of South Carolina will now have another advocate on their behalf in Washington and another electoral vote for President. Growing our representation on Capitol Hill is a key factor in achieving goals for the people of South Carolina. Our State will have another voice fighting for conservative principles with the new district on the Grand Strand with Florence. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September 11th in the global war on terrorism. Godspeed to Marine Captain Ky Hunter, who has successfully accomplished her service for the people of the Second District of South Carolina, and now will be in the liaison office of the Marine Corps. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8944-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | IKE SKELTON NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8944 | H8945 | [{"name": "Ike Skelton", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Madeleine Z. Bordallo", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Gene Green", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Joe Wilson", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "44"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8944 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8944-H8945] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IKE SKELTON NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 6523) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendments thereto, and concur in the Senate amendments. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the Senate amendments is as follows: Senate amendments: Strike title XVII and corresponding table of contents on page 18. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Missouri? Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, reserving the right to object, I take this moment to express great disappointment at the situation the House now finds itself. It is very unfortunate that before us is an amended version of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. Last night, the other body struck title XVII of the version of the bill that this House passed last Friday, December 17. Title XVII, Madam Speaker, was the Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act, which the House has passed on multiple occasions with strong bipartisan support. Several Senators objected to its inclusion in the bill. They expressed concerns over its budgetary impact, and indicated a willingness to work toward identifying an acceptable way to authorize and pay the claims. I regret the inability to resolve this matter at this time, and I am very appreciative of the strong support from Chairman Skelton and incoming chairman of the House Ar… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8944 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | REPEAL OF DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8944 | H8944 | [{"name": "Jared Polis", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8944 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8944] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPEAL OF DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL (Mr. POLIS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. POLIS. Madam Speaker, I just returned from the signing of the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. The President spoke wisely and strongly and welcomed those who were discharged under the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy to consider reenlisting. President Obama said: ``There will never be a full accounting of the heroism demonstrated by gay Americans in service to this country.'' He continued, ``As the first generation to serve openly in our armed services, you will stand for all those who came before you, and you will serve as role models for all those who come after you.'' Madam Speaker, today is an important day, not just for gay and lesbian members of the military, but to all of us who are gay or lesbian, to our families, to our friends, for they all know that today we hold our heads a little higher as Americans. We are closer to equal treatment under the law, which is all we've ever asked for. Our government will no longer be an instrument of discrimination against us, and all America will see and be told of the patriotism of the gay and lesbian Americans who proudly defend a country that today is one step closer to considering us equal. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8945-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | THE RUMP CONGRESS | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8945 | H8945 | [{"name": "Tom McClintock", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8945 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8945] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE RUMP CONGRESS (Mr. McCLINTOCK asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. McCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, this lame duck session is rapidly descending into farce. I believe the House is now in danger of becoming a caricature of everything the American people rejected in November: incompetence, arrogance, and a complete detachment from reality. Nearly 2 months ago, the American people said very clearly they don't want this Congress legislating for them any longer. And instead of graciously and humbly accepting the public's verdict, the Democratic leaders seem intent to thumb their nose at the American people. Perhaps the most bitter indictment of a malingering legislative body was delivered by Cromwell to the Rump Parliament. His words seem appropriate now to this rump Congress: ``You have sat here too long for any good you have been doing. It is not fit that you should sit here any longer. You shall now give way to better men. Now depart and go, I say, in the name of God, go.'' ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8945-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | CELEBRATING THE 111TH CONGRESS | HOUSE | HOUSE | CELEBRATING | H8945 | H8945 | [{"name": "Steve Cohen", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8945 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8945] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CELEBRATING THE 111TH CONGRESS (Mr. COHEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, today does end the 111th Congress, which Norm Ornstein, one of the most respected historians and observers of public events, said was the most historic and productive Congress since 1965. I am proud to have been a Member of this 111th Congress that gave us health care, which this country yearned for for over 100 years; that saved us from the precipice of economic decline with the stimulus act that has done much good for this country and saved us from a great depression; that gave us the Lilly Ledbetter law for women who were discriminated against in the workplace; that gave us Don't Ask, Don't Tell; that also gave us credit card reform, student loan reform, additional Pell Grants, tobacco regulations, and food safety legislation. This 111th Congress did more than any Congress since Lyndon Johnson's in 1965 to 1966, and did it under the effective, passionate, honest, and remarkable leadership of the most historic Speaker in the House of Representatives' history, the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, who I am proud to have voted for and served with. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8945-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | CONGRATULATING LADY NITTANY LIONS VOLLEYBALL TEAM | HOUSE | HOUSE | CONGRATULATIONS | H8945 | H8945 | [{"name": "Glenn Thompson", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8945 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8945] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING LADY NITTANY LIONS VOLLEYBALL TEAM (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, the Lady Nittany Lions volleyball team went to Kansas City on Saturday, December 18, and brought home a terrific and unprecedented Christmas present to their school, Penn State University. They won their fourth straight NCAA Division I championship. While the team was undefeated in their previous two seasons, they were 32-5 going into the championship this year, and the California Golden Bears went into the match with a 30-4 season. The two teams have dominated the championships, meeting for 4 consecutive years in the regionals, semis or finals. This was Coach Russ Rose's fifth championship, and the ladies celebrated by giving their coach a ring for his thumb. He is the first coach in NCAA Division I women's volleyball history to win five national titles. The most outstanding player was Deja McClendon. Blair Brown summed up the feelings of the team in this quote: ``We're thrilled to have four national championships, but the legacy we want to leave is the program's history, I guess. It's the tradition of working hard every day in practice and going hard, because that's how you get here.'' Congratulations to the team, the coach, and the school for this outstanding record. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8945-5 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | PASS THE 9/11 FIRST RESPONDERS BILL | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8945 | H8946 | [{"name": "Donald M. Payne", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8945 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8945-H8946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PASS THE 9/11 FIRST RESPONDERS BILL (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. PAYNE. This is my country! Land of my birth! This is my country! Grandest on Earth! I pledge thee my allegiance, America, the bold, For this is my country to have and to hold. [[Page H8946]] This is my country! Land of my choice! This is my country! Hear my proud voice! I pledge thee my allegiance, America, the bold, For this is my country to have and to hold. As a youngster in elementary school, I sang this song proudly many times. And nearly a decade ago, 9/11 responders embodied the American spirit proclaimed in this song when they dropped everything to help this country. These Americans paid the ultimate sacrifice and risked their health and lives when our country was attacked. Unfortunately, many have developed health issues as a result of their service. But my Republican colleagues believe that this treatment is too costly. The 9/11 Health and Compensation Act would provide monitoring and specialized treatment for those responders who were exposed to toxins during 9/11 and this bill is completely paid for. No responders questioned whether they should go in. Those American flag-wearing lapel Senators should vote for the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8945 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | SAYING GOOD-BYE TO FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8945 | H8945 | [{"name": "John A. Yarmuth", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8945 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8945] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SAYING GOOD-BYE TO FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES (Mr. YARMUTH asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to say good-bye to some dear friends and colleagues. Four years ago, we arrived in this body, over 40 of us, and we were called the majority makers because we had brought control of the House back to the Democrats. And now 18 of us are leaving for other endeavors. They have become more than colleagues and Members and great Americans, they have become part of a family. So I salute Baron Hill, Paul Hodes, John Hall, Carol Shea-Porter, Patrick Murphy, Ron Klein, Steve Kagen, Joe Sestak, Brad Ellsworth, Charlie Wilson, Chris Carney, Zack Space, Harry Mitchell, Mike Arcuri, Phil Hare, Bill Foster, Travis Childers, and Ciro Rodriguez. Although their faces will not appear in this body, at least on a frequent basis, the memories and the legacy that they have left will live on forever. ____________________ |
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