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CREC-2008-12-30-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter 2008-12-30 110 2 154   House of Representatives HOUSE HOUSE FRONTMATTER S10983 S10983     154 Cong. Rec. S10983 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 30, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 30, 2008)] [House] [Page S10983] 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. 154 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2008 No. 192
CREC-2008-12-26-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter 2008-12-26 110 2 154   House of Representatives HOUSE HOUSE FRONTMATTER S10981 S10981     154 Cong. Rec. S10981 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 191 (Friday, December 26, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 191 (Friday, December 26, 2008)] [House] [Page S10981] 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. 154 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2008 No. 191
CREC-2008-12-23-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter 2008-12-23 110 2 154   House of Representatives HOUSE HOUSE FRONTMATTER S10979 S10979     154 Cong. Rec. S10979 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 190 (Tuesday, December 23, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 190 (Tuesday, December 23, 2008)] [House] [Page S10979] 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. 154 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2008 No. 190
CREC-2008-12-19-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter 2008-12-19 110 2 154   House of Representatives HOUSE HOUSE FRONTMATTER S10977 S10977     154 Cong. Rec. S10977 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 189 (Friday, December 19, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 189 (Friday, December 19, 2008)] [House] [Page S10977] 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. 154 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008 No. 189
CREC-2008-12-16-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter 2008-12-16 110 2 154   House of Representatives HOUSE HOUSE FRONTMATTER S10975 S10975     154 Cong. Rec. S10975 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 188 (Tuesday, December 16, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 188 (Tuesday, December 16, 2008)] [House] [Page S10975] 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. 154 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 No. 188
CREC-2008-12-12-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter 2008-12-12 110 2 154   House of Representatives HOUSE HOUSE FRONTMATTER S10959 S10959     154 Cong. Rec. S10959 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 187 (Friday, December 12, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 187 (Friday, December 12, 2008)] [House] [Page S10959] 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. 154 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2008 No. 187
CREC-2008-12-11-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter 2008-12-11 110 2 154   House of Representatives HOUSE HOUSE FRONTMATTER H10977 H10977     154 Cong. Rec. H10977 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008)] [House] [Page H10977] 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. 154 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 No. 186
CREC-2008-12-11-pt1-PgH10977-2 2008-12-11 110 2 154   OMISSION FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008, AT PAGE 10870 HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10977 H10977   [{"congress": "110", "type": "S", "number": "602"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "S", "number": "1193"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "2040"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "5714"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "6867"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10977 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008)] [House] [Page H10977] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] OMISSION FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008, AT PAGE 10870 ______ ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 4 of rule I, the following enrolled bills were signed by the Speaker on Thursday, November 20, 2008: H.R. 5714, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the United States Army in 1775, to honor the American soldier of both today and yesterday, in wartime and in peace, and to commemorate the traditions, history, and heritage of the United States Army and its role in American society, from the colonial period to today. H.R. 6867, to provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation. S. 602, an act to develop the next generation of parental control technology. S. 1193, an act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to take into trust two parcels of Federal land for the benefit of certain Indian pueblos in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes. On Friday, November 21, 2008: H.R. 2040, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-11-pt1-PgH10977-3 2008-12-11 110 2 154   OMISSION FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008, AT PAGE H10957 HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10977 H10977   [{"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "2040"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "5714"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "6867"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10977 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008)] [House] [Page H10977] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] OMISSION FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008, AT PAGE H10957 ______ ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Ms. Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the House, reported and found truly enrolled bills of the House of the following titles, which were thereupon signed by the Speaker on Thursday, November 20, 2008: H.R. 5714. An act to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the United States Army in 1775, to honor the American soldier of both today and yesterday, in wartime and in peace, and to commemorate the traditions, history, and heritage of the United States Army and its role in American society, from the Colonial period to today. H.R. 6867. An act to provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation. On Friday, November 21, 2008: H.R. 2040. An act to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-11-pt1-PgH10977-4 2008-12-11 110 2 154   SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED HOUSE HOUSE ENROLLEDSIGNED H10977 H10977   [{"congress": "110", "type": "S", "number": "602"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "S", "number": "1193"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10977 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008)] [House] [Page H10977] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED The Speaker announced her signature to enrolled bills of the Senate of the following titles, which were thereupon signed by the Speaker on Thursday, November 20, 2008: S. 602. An act to develop the next generation of parental control technology. S. 1193. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to take into trust 2 parcels of Federal land for the benefit of certain Indian Pueblos in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.
CREC-2008-12-11-pt1-PgH10977 2008-12-11 110 2 154   House of Representatives HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10977 H10977     154 Cong. Rec. H10977 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008)] [House] [Page H10977] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H10977]] House of Representatives The House was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2009, at 11 a.m. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter-2 2008-12-10 110 2 154   House of Representatives HOUSE HOUSE FRONTMATTER H10869 H10869     154 Cong. Rec. H10869 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10869] 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. 154 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008 No. 185
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10869-2 2008-12-10 110 2 154   DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE HOUSE HOUSE HDESIGNATION H10869 H10869     154 Cong. Rec. H10869 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10869] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Speaker: Washington, DC, December 10, 2008. I hereby appoint the Honorable Ellen O. Tauscher to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10869-3 2008-12-10 110 2 154   PRAYER HOUSE HOUSE PRAYER H10869 H10869     154 Cong. Rec. H10869 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10869] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following prayer: Lord of the ages, ever-faithful to Your promises, be with Your people, now and forever. The sun grows dim and the daylight is measured. In the darkness, phantoms loom. The eye cannot discern as the distance fades. Be for us light. Help Your people make clear judgments that will propel us into the future. Remove any shadowy cloud so we follow the patterns of silent stars. O Lord of the ages, ever-faithful to Your promises, be with Your people now and forever. Amen. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10869-4 2008-12-10 110 2 154   THE JOURNAL HOUSE HOUSE HJOURNAL H10869 H10869 [{"name": "Rick Larsen", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10869 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10869] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair has examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the House her approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Madam Speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule I, I demand a vote on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the Speaker's approval of the Journal. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it. Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Madam Speaker, I object to the vote on the ground that a quorum is not present and make the point of order that a quorum is not present. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, further proceedings on this question will be postponed. The point of no quorum is considered withdrawn. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10869-5 2008-12-10 110 2 154   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE HOUSE HOUSE PLEDGE H10869 H10869     154 Cong. Rec. H10869 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10869] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) come forward and lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. FOXX led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10869-6 2008-12-10 110 2 154   DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS TODAY HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10869 H10869 [{"name": "Rick Larsen", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10869 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10869] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS TODAY Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the business in order under the Calendar Wednesday rule be dispensed with today. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Washington? There was no objection. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10869-7 2008-12-10 110 2 154   ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE HOUSE HOUSE HANNOUNCEMENT H10869 H10869     154 Cong. Rec. H10869 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10869] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will entertain up to 15 requests for 1-minute speeches on each side. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10869-8 2008-12-10 110 2 154   MOVE THAT BUS HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10869 H10869 [{"name": "Joe Courtney", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10869 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10869] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MOVE THAT BUS (Mr. COURTNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, Carol Girard of Voluntown, Connecticut, is an inspiration to all of us. Last year a devastating fire forced Carol, her husband, Thomas, and family from their home and into a camper in the shadow of the home's charred remains. After that loss, Carol suffered the ultimate tragedy when her husband, Thomas, and their son, Marc, drowned in Connecticut's Green Falls Pond. This week the television show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition answered Voluntown's call for help. Today, where her house once stood, a new home, a new life and restored hope have arisen for Carol and her surviving children, Lucas, Hannah, Jacqueline and Adam. Hundreds upon hundreds of volunteers have poured on to the site this week making the construction of a new beautiful home possible. In particular, Home Designs by Bruno of Colchester, Connecticut, deserves America's thanks for coordinating this effort. In honor of the great work of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and the Girard family, I join all of Eastern Connecticut in saying ``Move That Bus!'' ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10869-9 2008-12-10 110 2 154   ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDICS OF STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10869 H10870 [{"name": "Virginia Foxx", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10869 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10869-H10870] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDICS OF STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, earlier this fall I had the privilege to visit Zimmer Manufacturing in Statesville, North Carolina. During my visit to Zimmer's Statesville facility, I witnessed a thriving company committed to producing high quality surgical [[Page H10870]] products. But as impressed as I was with Zimmer's Statesville plant, I was more impressed with the company's dedication to its employees and their safety. This summer the Zimmer plant logged more than 1 million safe hours with no injuries or illnesses that resulted in lost work days. That is nearly four straight years of providing a flawless safety record. So I was not surprised when I found out later that Doug Pond, the supervisor at Zimmer, won first place in the annual North Carolina Statewide Safety Talk Contest hosted by the North Carolina Industrial Commission in Greensboro, North Carolina. I congratulate Zimmer of Statesville for its impressive safety record and for its commitment to providing an accident-free workplace. During these uncertain economic times, it's good to talk about a company that is doing something right. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10869 2008-12-10 110 2 154   House of Representatives HOUSE HOUSE CALLTOORDER H10869 H10869     154 Cong. Rec. H10869 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10869] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H10869]] House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mrs. Tauscher). ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10870-2 2008-12-10 110 2 154   UNCLE "SANTA" SAM AND THE BIG THREE AUTO BOYS HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10870 H10870 [{"name": "Ted Poe", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10870 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10870] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] UNCLE ``SANTA'' SAM AND THE BIG THREE AUTO BOYS (Mr. POE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, it's Christmas time in the city, so the Federal Government is about to give away more taxpayer dollars to those with their corporate hands out. Now the Big Three Automakers say they need Uncle ``Santa'' Sam to save them from themselves even though they have been bad all year. And they expect ``Joe Sixpack'' from Dime Box, Texas, to pay for their naughty deeds. We can't call it a bailout because that might be too honest a statement to our citizens; so we call it a ``bridge loan.'' Actually it's a bridge loan to nowhere. And Congress wants to create a Car Czar to oversee the control of how the Big Three make new cars. They tell us it's not the nationalization of the car business, but it sounds close enough for government work to me. Anyway, does anybody really think the Federal Government knows anything about the car business? If you like the way the Federal Government fouled up the mortgage industry by over-regulating Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that has cost the taxpayers billions, or you like the way the Federal Government controls passenger rail service with Amtrak that loses billions of dollars every year, you'll love the way the Federal bureaucrats make new cars. The new federalized auto industry will have the competence of FEMA, the pleasantries of the Post Office, and the compassion of the IRS. And that's just the way it is. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10870-3 2008-12-10 110 2 154   CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TEACHERS HOUSE HOUSE CONGRATULATIONS H10870 H10870 [{"name": "Joe Wilson", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10870 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10870] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TEACHERS (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, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards recently announced their latest list of newly National Board Certified teachers. I am grateful to report that the 176 teachers this round from the Second Congressional District of South Carolina represent the highest number of any district in America. I know the citizens of the Second District are extremely proud and grateful to have such well-qualified professional teachers working to educate their children. Families understand that a strong education is the foundation for future success. We must continue to bring parents, teachers and school administrators together in a common pursuit of high quality, accessible and affordable education. This should be done with the utmost respect for the unique needs and challenges of our local schools. Our schools should be run by dynamic elected local school boards. I want to thank our Nation's professional educators for their dedication to teaching our children and building a brighter future. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10870-4 2008-12-10 110 2 154   RECESS HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10870 H10870     154 Cong. Rec. H10870 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10870] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair declares the House in recess subject to the call of the Chair. Accordingly (at 10 o'clock and 11 minutes a.m.), the House stood in recess subject to the call of the Chair. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10870-5 2008-12-10 110 2 154   AFTER RECESS HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10870 H10870     154 Cong. Rec. H10870 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10870] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] {time} 1430 AFTER RECESS The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mrs. Tauscher) at 2 o'clock and 30 minutes p.m. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10870-6 2008-12-10 110 2 154   REPORT ON H.R. 7322, COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009 HOUSE HOUSE HREPORTON H10870 H10870   [{"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7322"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7322"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7322"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10870 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10870] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORT ON H.R. 7322, COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009 Mr. MOLLOHAN, from the Committee on Appropriations, submitted a privileged report (Rept. No. 110-919) on the bill (H.R. 7322) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes, which was referred to the Union Calendar and ordered to be printed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 1, rule XXI, all points of order are reserved on the bill. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10870-7 2008-12-10 110 2 154   REPORT ON H.R. 7323, FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009 HOUSE HOUSE HREPORTON H10870 H10870   [{"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7323"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7323"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7323"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10870 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10870] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORT ON H.R. 7323, FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009 Mr. SERRANO, from the Committee on Appropriations, submitted a privileged report (Rept. No. 110-920) on the bill (H.R. 7323) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes, which was referred to the Union Calendar and ordered to be printed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 1, rule XXI, all points of order are reserved on the bill. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10870-8 2008-12-10 110 2 154   REPORT ON H.R. 7324, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009 HOUSE HOUSE HREPORTON H10870 H10870   [{"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7324"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7324"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7324"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10870 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10870] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORT ON H.R. 7324, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009 Mr. SERRANO, from the Committee on Appropriations, submitted a privileged report (Rept. No. 110-921) on the bill (H.R. 7324) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes, which was referred to the Union Calendar and ordered to be printed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 1, rule XXI, all points of order are reserved on the bill. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10870 2008-12-10 110 2 154   SECOND NATIONAL HEALTH DISPARITY CONFERENCE HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10870 H10870 [{"name": "Donna M. Christensen", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10870 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10870] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SECOND NATIONAL HEALTH DISPARITY CONFERENCE (Mrs. CHRISTENSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding Second National Health Disparity Conference sponsored by the University of the Virgin Islands Caribbean Research Center and the Director, Dr. Gloria Callwood, the Medical University of South Carolina, and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation last week in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. We will meet in Atlanta, Georgia, next year. The conference brought together Members of Congress, leading researchers from the Federal Government, academic institutions and the private sector, educators, advocates and health consumers. We looked at issues ranging from factors determining academic success in African American males to the impact of climate change on health, but primarily focused on the health and health care challenges of Americans of color and poor and rural Americans. The presentations, questions, comments and recommendations will inform the health care reform agenda of the Congressional Black Caucus in the 111th Congress. Madam Speaker, I extend thanks to the capitol and local security, sponsors, speakers, attendees, staff and all who made the conference a success, but especially Shelley Thomas of my staff and MUSC Assistant Professor David Rivers for his leadership and vision. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10871-2 2008-12-10 110 2 154   WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10871 H10876 [{"name": "Louise McIntosh Slaughter", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "David Dreier", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Lincoln Diaz-Balart", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Mike Pence", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Daniel E. Lungren", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Thaddeus G. McCotter", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ted Poe", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Candice S. Miller", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Phil Gingrey", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Virginia Foxx", "role": "speaking"}] [{"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1533"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1533"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1533"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7321"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10871 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10871-H10876] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 1533 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1533 Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of December 13, 2008, providing for consideration or disposition of a measure relating to financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers, and for other purposes. Sec. 2. House Resolutions 1516 and 1526 are laid on the table. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from New York is recognized for 1 hour. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, for the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Dreier). All time yielded during consideration of the rule is for debate only. I yield myself such time as I may consume and ask unanimous consent that all Members be given 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks on House Resolution 1533. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from New York? There was no objection. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, H. Res. 1533 waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII, which would require a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee. The waiver would apply to any rule reported through the legislative day of…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10871 2008-12-10 110 2 154   COMMUNICATION FROM THE REPUBLICAN LEADER HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10871 H10871     154 Cong. Rec. H10871 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10871] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H10871]] COMMUNICATION FROM THE REPUBLICAN LEADER The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Honorable John A. Boehner, Republican Leader: Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, December 10, 2008. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC. Dear Speaker Pelosi: Pursuant to section 1238(b)(3) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, (22 U.S.C. 7002) amended by Division P of the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (22 U.S.C. 6901), I am pleased to reappoint Mr. Larry Wortzel of Williamsburg, Virginia, to the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission, effective January 1, 2009. Mr. Wortzel has expressed interest in serving in this capacity and I am pleased to fulfill his request. Sincerely, John A. Boehner, Republican Leader. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10876-2 2008-12-10 110 2 154   ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE HOUSE HOUSE HANNOUNCEMENT H10876 H10876   [{"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1533"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1533"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10876 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10876] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings will resume on questions previously postponed. Votes will be taken in the following order: ordering the previous question on House Resolution 1533, by the yeas and nays; adoption of House Resolution 1533, if ordered; approval of the Journal, de novo. This first electronic vote will be conducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining electronic votes will be conducted as 5-minute votes. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10876-3 2008-12-10 110 2 154   WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10876 H10877 [{"name": "David Dreier", "role": "speaking"}] [{"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1533"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1533"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10876 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10876-H10877] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS The SPEAKER pro tempore. The unfinished business is the vote on ordering the previous question on House Resolution 1533, on which the yeas and nays were ordered. The Clerk read the title of the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on ordering the previous question. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 224, nays 174, not voting 35, as follows: [Roll No. 684] YEAS--224 Abercrombie Ackerman Allen Altmire Andrews Arcuri Baca Baird Baldwin Barrow Bean Becerra Berkley Berman Berry Bishop (GA) Bishop (NY) Blumenauer Boren Boswell Boyd (FL) Boyda (KS) Brady (PA) Braley (IA) Brown, Corrine Butterfield Camp (MI) Capps Capuano Cardoza Carnahan Carson Castor Cazayoux Chandler Childers Clarke Clay Cleaver Clyburn Cohen Conyers Cooper Costello Courtney Cramer Crowley Cuellar Cummings Davis (AL) Davis (CA) Davis (IL) Davis, Lincoln DeFazio DeGette DeLauro Dicks Dingell Doggett Donnelly Doyle Edwards (MD) Edwards (TX) Ellsworth Engel Eshoo Etheridge Farr Fattah Filner Foster Frank (MA) Fudge Gillibrand Gonzalez Gordon Green, Al Green, Gene Grijalva Hall (NY) Hare Harman Herseth Sandlin Higgins Hill Hinchey…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10876 2008-12-10 110 2 154   REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7321, AUTO INDUSTRY FINANCING AND RESTRUCTURING ACT HOUSE HOUSE HREPORTON H10876 H10876   [{"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1534"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1534"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7321"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7321"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7321"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10876 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10876] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7321, AUTO INDUSTRY FINANCING AND RESTRUCTURING ACT Ms. SLAUGHTER, from the Committee on Rules, submitted a privileged report (Rept. No. 110-922) on the resolution (H. Res. 1534) providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7321) to authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers, and for other purposes, which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10877-2 2008-12-10 110 2 154   ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE HOUSE HOUSE HANNOUNCEMENT H10877 H10877     154 Cong. Rec. H10877 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10877] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, 5-minute voting will continue. There was no objection. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10877-3 2008-12-10 110 2 154   THE JOURNAL HOUSE HOUSE HJOURNAL H10877 H10878 [{"name": "James P. McGovern", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10877 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10877-H10878] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfinished business is the question on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal, which the Chair will put de novo. The question is on the Speaker's approval of the Journal. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it. Recorded Vote Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 215, noes 170, answered ``present'' 1, not voting 47, as follows: [Roll No. 686] AYES--215 Abercrombie Ackerman Allen Altmire Andrews Baca Baird Baldwin Barrow Bean Becerra Berkley Berman Berry Bishop (GA) Bishop (NY) Blumenauer Boren Boswell Boyd (FL) Boyda (KS) Brady (PA) Braley (IA) Brown, Corrine Capps Capuano Carnahan Carson Castor Cazayoux Chandler Childers Clarke Clay Cleaver Clyburn Cohen Conyers Cooper Courtney Cramer Crowley Cuellar Cummings Davis (AL) Davis (CA) Davis, Lincoln DeFazio DeGette DeLauro Dent Dicks Dingell Doggett Donnelly Doyle Edwards (MD) Edwards (TX) Engel Eshoo Etheridge Farr Fattah Feeney Filner Foster Frank (MA) Fudge Gerlach Giffords Gillibrand Gonzalez Goodlatte …
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10877 2008-12-10 110 2 154   CONGRATULATING THE HONORABLE VIC SNYDER ON THE BIRTH OF HIS CHILDREN HOUSE HOUSE CONGRATULATIONS H10877 H10877 [{"name": "Mike Ross", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10877 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10877] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING THE HONORABLE VIC SNYDER ON THE BIRTH OF HIS CHILDREN (Mr. ROSS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise to make a good-news announcement. I'm joined today by the Arkansas congressional delegation, minus one, and the one that's not with us today is Congressman Vic Snyder from Little Rock. And the reason he is not is we are pleased to announce that yesterday morning, Vic and his wife, Betsy, and their son, Penn, were pleased to welcome into this world newborn triplets. The three- member Snyder family has now grown by three, and they welcome Aubrey at 3 pounds, 15 ounces; Wyatt at 4 pounds, 10 ounces; and Sullivan at 4 pounds, 15 ounces. They are all doing well, and they expect to remain in the hospital for about 3 weeks. Please keep Vic, Betsy and Penn in your hearts and prayers. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10878 2008-12-10 110 2 154   PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7321, AUTO INDUSTRY FINANCING AND RESTRUCTURING ACT HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10878 H10888 [{"name": "Louise McIntosh Slaughter", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "David Dreier", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Barney Frank", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Thaddeus G. McCotter", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Sander M. Levin", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Candice S. Miller", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Dennis J. Kucinich", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Dan Burton", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Eric Cantor", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Brad Sherman", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Scott Garrett", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ron Paul", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ginny Brown-Waite", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Fred Upton", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Louie Gohmert", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Sheila Jackson Lee", "role": "speaking"}] [{"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1354"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1534"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1534"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1534"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7297"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7321"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7321"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10878 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10878-H10888] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7321, AUTO INDUSTRY FINANCING AND RESTRUCTURING ACT Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 1534 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1534 Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 7321) to authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers, and for other purposes. All points of order against the bill and against its consideration are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) One hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; (2) the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Representative LaTourette of Ohio or his designee, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for a division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Sec. 2. During consideration of H.R. 7321 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the bill to such…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10888 2008-12-10 110 2 154   WILLIAM WILBERFORCE TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2008 HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10888 H10905 [{"name": "Howard L. Berman", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Christopher H. Smith", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Loretta Sanchez", "role": "speaking"}] [{"congress": "110", "type": "S", "number": "3061"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "3244"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "3887"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "3887"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7311"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7311"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7311"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10888 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10888-H10905] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] WILLIAM WILBERFORCE TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2008 Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Energy and Commerce and the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of the bill (H.R. 7311) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through [[Page H10889]] 2011 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, to enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from California? There was no objection. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 7311 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. TITLE I--COMBATING INTERNATIONAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS Sec. 101. Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking. Sec. 102. Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking. Sec. 103. Prevention and prosecution of trafficking in foreign countries. Sec. 104. Assistance for victims of trafficking in other countries. Sec. 105. Increasing effectiveness of anti-trafficking programs. Sec. 106. Minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. Sec. 107. Actions against governments fa…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10905-2 2008-12-10 110 2 154   CONDEMNING THE NOVEMBER 26, 2008, TERRORIST ATTACKS IN MUMBAI, INDIA HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10905 H10906 [{"name": "Howard L. Berman", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Albio Sires", "role": "speaking"}] [{"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1532"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1532"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1532"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10905 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10905-H10906] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONDEMNING THE NOVEMBER 26, 2008, TERRORIST ATTACKS IN MUMBAI, INDIA Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Energy and Commerce be discharged from further consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1532) condemning the November 26, 2008, terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, and expressing sympathy to the innocent victims from India and around the world, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from California? There was no objection. The text of the resolution is as follows: H. Res. 1532 Whereas, on November 26, 2008, coordinated and cowardly acts of violence were carried out throughout Mumbai, India, the country's financial capital and largest city; Whereas teams of gunmen stormed various locations throughout Mumbai, including two prominent hotels, a local cafe, a Jewish outreach center, a hospital, a railroad station, and a cinema, shooting and torturing their victims and setting off grenades and explosives along the way; Whereas after 60 hours of terror, these attacks were successfully brought to an end on November 29, 2008, by the Indian government; Whereas media outlets are currently reporting hundreds of injured victims and 172 fatalities, including 6 Americans; Whereas President George W. Bush and President-elect Barack Obama immediately condemned the Mumbai attacks and extended their condolences and the support of the American people to all Indians; Whereas this is the second large-scale terrorist attack in …
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10905 2008-12-10 110 2 154   GENERAL LEAVE HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10905 H10905 [{"name": "Howard L. Berman", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10905 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10905] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] GENERAL LEAVE Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous material on the bill just considered by the House. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from California? There was no objection. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10906-2 2008-12-10 110 2 154   ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE HOUSE HOUSE HANNOUNCEMENT H10906 H10906   [{"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1534"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1534"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10906 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10906] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings will resume on questions previously postponed. Votes will be taken in the following order: ordering the previous question on House Resolution 1534, and adopting House Resolution 1534, if ordered. The first electronic vote will be conducted as a 15-minute vote. The second electronic vote will be conducted as a 5-minute vote. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10906-3 2008-12-10 110 2 154   PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7321, AUTO INDUSTRY FINANCING AND RESTRUCTURING ACT HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10906 H10907   [{"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1534"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1534"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7321"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10906 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10906-H10907] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7321, AUTO INDUSTRY FINANCING AND RESTRUCTURING ACT The SPEAKER pro tempore. The unfinished business is the vote on ordering the previous question on House Resolution 1534, on which the yeas and nays were ordered. The Clerk read the title of the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on ordering the previous question. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 225, nays 180, answered ``present'' 1, not voting 27, as follows: [Roll No. 687] YEAS--225 Abercrombie Ackerman Allen Altmire Andrews Arcuri Baca Baird Baldwin Barrow Bean Becerra Berkley Berman Berry Bishop (GA) Bishop (NY) Blumenauer Boren Boswell Boucher Boyd (FL) Boyda (KS) Brady (PA) Braley (IA) Brown, Corrine Butterfield Capps Capuano Cardoza Carnahan Carson Castor Cazayoux Chandler Childers Clarke Clay Cleaver Clyburn Cohen Conyers Cooper Costello Courtney Cramer Crowley Cuellar Cummings Davis (AL) Davis (CA) Davis (IL) Davis, Lincoln DeFazio DeGette DeLauro Dicks Dingell Doggett Donnelly Doyle Edwards (MD) Edwards (TX) Ellsworth Engel Eshoo Etheridge Farr Fattah Filner Foster Frank (MA) Fudge Gillibrand Gonzalez Gordon Green, Al Green, Gene Grijalva Hall (NY) Hare Harman Herseth Sandlin Higgins Hi…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10906 2008-12-10 110 2 154   GENERAL LEAVE HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10906 H10906 [{"name": "Howard L. Berman", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10906 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10906] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] {time} 1730 GENERAL LEAVE Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the resolution just considered by the House. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from California? There was no objection. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10907-2 2008-12-10 110 2 154   THANKS AND WELL WISHES TO ROB NABORS HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10907 H10907 [{"name": "David R. Obey", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Steny H. Hoyer", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jerry Lewis", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Nancy Pelosi", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10907 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10907] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] {time} 1800 THANKS AND WELL WISHES TO ROB NABORS (Mr. OBEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, for the last 4 years Rob Nabors has served as, first, the staff director of the then-Minority Democrats on the Appropriations Committee and, in the last 2 years, as the staff director of the entire committee. His work ethic has been legendary. He has worked all hours of the day like so many in this institution whose names are not publicly known. He has worked overtime. He's worked night and day. He's worked weekdays and weekends. He's demonstrated great judgment and skill. And he has also been a bit of history because he is the first African American to have served as the staff director for the Appropriations Committee. But now, alas, President-elect Obama has asked him to serve as the Deputy Director of OMB, and exercising the ``faulty judgment'' that we have come to expect from Chicago Bears fans, he has accepted that invitation. So I simply wanted to take this moment to publicly in this institution thank him for the great service that he has provided this institution and the country and to wish him well on the road ahead. Mr. HOYER. Will the gentleman yield? Mr. OBEY. Surely. Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I had the privilege of chairing a subcommittee on the Appropriations Committee many years ago, and Rob Nabors was my staff director, so I had an opportunity to work with him firsthand. And I want to echo the comments of Mr. Obey and, I know, the comments that Mr. Lewis will make. Mr. Nabors is an individual of great intellect, great integrity, and great insight. And I want to frankly express on behalf of …
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10907-3 2008-12-10 110 2 154   ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE HOUSE HOUSE HANNOUNCEMENT H10907 H10907     154 Cong. Rec. H10907 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10907] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Serrano). Without objection, 5-minute voting will continue. There was no objection. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10907-4 2008-12-10 110 2 154   PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7321, AUTO INDUSTRY FINANCING AND RESTRUCTURING ACT HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10907 H10908 [{"name": "David Dreier", "role": "speaking"}] [{"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7321"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10907 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10907-H10908] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7321, AUTO INDUSTRY FINANCING AND RESTRUCTURING ACT The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the resolution. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it. Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 225, nays 179, answered ``present'' 1, not voting 28, as follows: [Roll No. 688] YEAS--225 Abercrombie Ackerman Allen Altmire Andrews Arcuri Baca Baird Baldwin Barrow Bean Becerra Berkley Berman Berry Bishop (GA) Bishop (NY) Blumenauer Boren Boswell Boucher Boyd (FL) Boyda (KS) Brady (PA) Braley (IA) Brown, Corrine Butterfield Camp (MI) Capps Capuano Cardoza Carnahan Carson Castor Cazayoux Chandler Childers Clarke Clay Cleaver Clyburn Cohen Conyers Cooper Costello Courtney Cramer Crowley Cuellar Cummings Davis (AL) Davis (CA) Davis (IL) Davis, Lincoln DeFazio DeGette DeLauro Dicks Dingell Doggett Donnelly Doyle Edwards (MD) Edwards (TX) Ehlers Ellsworth Engel Eshoo Etheridge Farr Fattah Filner Foster Frank (MA) Fudge Gillibrand Gonzalez Gordon Green, Al Green, Gene Grijalva Hall (NY) Hare…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10907 2008-12-10 110 2 154   MOMENT OF SILENCE IN REMEMBRANCE OF MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10907 H10907     154 Cong. Rec. H10907 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10907] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MOMENT OF SILENCE IN REMEMBRANCE OF MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES The SPEAKER. The Chair would ask all present to rise for the purpose of a moment of silence. The Chair asks that the House now observe a moment of silence in remembrance of our brave men and women in uniform who have given their lives in the service of our Nation in Iraq and in Afghanistan and their families, and all who serve in our Armed Forces and their families. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10908 2008-12-10 110 2 154   AUTO INDUSTRY FINANCING AND RESTRUCTURING ACT HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10908 H10935 [{"name": "Barney Frank", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Spencer Bachus", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Carolyn C. Kilpatrick", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ron Paul", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John D. Dingell", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jeb Hensarling", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Tom Feeney", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Candice S. Miller", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Tom Price", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Dennis J. Kucinich", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Peter J. Roskam", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Joe Barton", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Dale E. Kildee", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jeff Flake", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Duncan Hunter", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Wm. Lacy Clay", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Carolyn B. Maloney", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Sander M. Levin", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Steny H. Hoyer", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ed Perlmutter", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Thaddeus G. McCotter", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Carolyn McCarthy", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Nancy Pelosi", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Tom Udall", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Earl Blumenauer", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Fortney Pete Stark", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Conyers, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Rush Holt", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Russ Carnahan", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Michele Bachmann", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bob Etheridge", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John J. Hall", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Phil Hare", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Corrine Brown", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Anna G. Eshoo", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bart Stupak", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "James R. Langevin", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Joe Wilson", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Vernon J. Ehlers", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Todd Tiahrt", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Wally Herger", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ike Skelton", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Gary G. Miller", "role": "speaking"}, {"nam… [{"congress": "110", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "21"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1534"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1534"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7273"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7278"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7321"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7321"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7321"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10908 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10908-H10935] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] AUTO INDUSTRY FINANCING AND RESTRUCTURING ACT Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 1534, I call up the bill (H.R. 7321) to authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 7321 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Findings and purposes. Sec. 3. Presidential designation. Sec. 4. Bridge financing. Sec. 5. Restructuring progress assessment. Sec. 6. Submission of plans. Sec. 7. Financing for restructuring. Sec. 8. Disapproval and call of loan. Sec. 9. Allocation. Sec. 10. Funding. Sec. 11. Terms and conditions. Sec. 12. Taxpayer protection. Sec. 13. Oversight and audits. Sec. 14. Automobile manufacturers' study on potential manufacturing of transit vehicles. Sec. 15. Reporting and monitoring. Sec. 16. Report to Congress on lack of progress toward achieving an acceptable negotiated plan. Sec. 17. Submission of plan to Congress by the President's designee. Sec. 18. Guarantee of leases of qualified transportation property. Sec. 19. Coordination with other laws. Sec. 20. Treatment of restructuring for purposes of applying limitations on net operating loss carryforwards and cer…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10935-2 2008-12-10 110 2 154   WORKER, RETIREE, AND EMPLOYER RECOVERY ACT OF 2008 HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10935 H10943 [{"name": "Earl Pomeroy", "role": "speaking"}] [{"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7327"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7327"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7327"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10935 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10935-H10943] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] WORKER, RETIREE, AND EMPLOYER RECOVERY ACT OF 2008 Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committees on Ways and Means and Education and Labor be discharged from further consideration of the bill (H.R. 7327) to make technical corrections related to the Pension Protection Act of 2006, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Lampson). Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from North Dakota? There was no objection. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 7327 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. TITLE I--TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS RELATED TO THE PENSION PROTECTION ACT OF 2006 Sec. 100. References in title. Subtitle A--Technical Corrections Related to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 Sec. 101. Amendments related to Title I. Sec. 102. Amendments related to title II. Sec. 103. Amendments related to title III. Sec. 104. Amendments related to title IV. Sec. 105. Amendments related to title V. Sec. 106. Amendments related to title VI. Sec. 107. Amendments related to title VII. Sec. 108. Amendments related to title VIII. Sec. 109. Amendments related to title IX. Sec. 110. Amendments related to title X. Sec. 111. Amendments re…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10935 2008-12-10 110 2 154   MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE HOUSE HOUSE HMESSAGE H10935 H10935   [{"congress": "110", "type": "SJRES", "number": "46"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "S", "number": "3731"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "6184"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7311"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10935 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10935] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE A message from the Senate by Ms. Curtis, one of its clerks, announced that the Senate has passed without amendment bills of the House of the following titles: H.R. 6184. An act to provide for a program for circulating quarter dollar coins that are emblematic of a national park or other national site in each State, the District of Columbia, and each territory of the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 7311. An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, to enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons, and for other purposes. The message also announced that the Senate has passed a bill and a Joint Resolution of the following titles in which the concurrence of the House is requested: S. 3731. An act to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (division A of Public Law 110-343) to provide the Special Inspector General with additional authorities and responsibilities, and for other purposes. S.J. Res. 46. Joint resolution ensuring that the compensation and other emoluments attached to the office of Secretary of State are those which were in effect on January 1, 2007. The message also announced that pursuant to Public Law 101-549, the Chair, on behalf of the Majority Leader, appoints the following individuals to the Board of Directors of the Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxics Research Center: Jane Delgado, of the District of Columbia. John Hiatt, of Nevada. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10943 2008-12-10 110 2 154   SHORT-TERM ANALOG FLASH AND EMERGENCY READINESS ACT HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10943 H10944 [{"name": "Lois Capps", "role": "speaking"}] [{"congress": "110", "type": "S", "number": "3663"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "S", "number": "3663"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "S", "number": "3663"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10943 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10943-H10944] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SHORT-TERM ANALOG FLASH AND EMERGENCY READINESS ACT Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Commerce be discharged from further consideration of the Senate bill (S. 3663) to require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short-term extension of the analog television broadcasting authority so that essential public safety announcements and digital television transition information may be provided for a short time during the transition to digital television broadcasting, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the Senate bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from California? There was no objection. The text of the Senate bill is as follows: S. 3663 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act''. SEC. 2. COMMISSION ACTION REQUIRED. (a) Program Required.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Federal Communications Commission shall, not later than January 15, 2009, develop and implement a program to encourage and permit, to the extent technically feasible and subject to such limitations as the Commission finds to be consistent with the public interest and the requirements of this Act, the broadcasting in the analog television service of only the public safety information and digital transition information specified in subsection (b) during the 30-day period beginning on the day afte…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10944-2 2008-12-10 110 2 154   MAKING A TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO THE PAUL WELLSTONE AND PETE DOMENICI MENTAL HEALTH PARITY AND ADDICTION EQUITY ACT OF 2008 HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10944 H10944 [{"name": "Lois Capps", "role": "speaking"}] [{"congress": "110", "type": "S", "number": "3712"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "S", "number": "3712"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "S", "number": "3712"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10944 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10944] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MAKING A TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO THE PAUL WELLSTONE AND PETE DOMENICI MENTAL HEALTH PARITY AND ADDICTION EQUITY ACT OF 2008 Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor, and Ways and Means be discharged from further consideration of the Senate bill (S. 3712) to make a technical correction in the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the Senate bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from California? There was no objection. The text of the Senate bill is as follows: S. 3712 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. TECHNICAL CORRECTION IN MENTAL HEALTH PARITY EFFECTIVE DATE. Section 512(e)(2)(B) of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (subtitle B of title V of division C of Public Law 110- 343) is amended by striking ``January 1, 2009'' and inserting ``January 1, 2010''. The Senate bill was ordered to be read a third time, was read the third time, and passed, and a motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10944-3 2008-12-10 110 2 154   GENERAL LEAVE HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10944 H10944 [{"name": "Lois Capps", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10944 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10944] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] GENERAL LEAVE Mrs. CAPPS. I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous material on the bill just passed by the House. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from California? There was no objection. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10944-4 2008-12-10 110 2 154   ENSURING THAT THE COMPENSATION AND OTHER EMOLUMENTS ATTACHED TO THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE ARE THOSE WHICH WERE IN EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2007 HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10944 H10945 [{"name": "Danny K. Davis", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Darrell Issa", "role": "speaking"}] [{"congress": "110", "type": "SJRES", "number": "46"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "SJRES", "number": "46"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "SJRES", "number": "46"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10944 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10944-H10945] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ENSURING THAT THE COMPENSATION AND OTHER EMOLUMENTS ATTACHED TO THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE ARE THOSE WHICH WERE IN EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2007 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table S.J. Res. 46 and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the Senate joint resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Illinois? Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the right to object. If I could inquire of the gentleman: Would this bill, in fact, proactively cover the Secretary of State if it is Senator Hillary Clinton? Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Yes, it covers whoever is nominated. [[Page H10945]] Mr. ISSA. A further inquiry: Would this cover anyone in the House or in the Senate who had voted on a pay package in the House or in the Senate so that they could then become the Secretary of State? Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. As written, it does not. Mr. ISSA. So who would it be limited to? Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. It would be limited to those in the position of Secretary of State. Mr. ISSA. So it would be limited to the Secretary of State. Regardless of where they came from, they would be frozen at this year's pay as a result of this bill? Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. That is correct. Mr. ISSA. A last inquiry: If I understand correctly then, in every way possible, this piece of legislation passed in this Congress would, by definition, by freezing the pay, actually be, though relatively small, a savings to the taxpayers? Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Correct, it would. Mr. ISSA. With that, I withdraw my reservation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentle…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10944 2008-12-10 110 2 154   GENERAL LEAVE HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10944 H10944 [{"name": "Lois Capps", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10944 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10944] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] GENERAL LEAVE Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous material on the bill that was just passed by the House. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from California? There was no objection. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10945-2 2008-12-10 110 2 154   SPECIAL ORDERS HOUSE HOUSE HSPECIALORDERS H10945 H10945     154 Cong. Rec. H10945 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10945] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 18, 2007, and under a previous order of the House, the following Members will be recognized for 5 minutes each. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10945-3 2008-12-10 110 2 154   The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10945 H10945     154 Cong. Rec. H10945 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10945] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed the House. His remarks will appear hereafter in the Extensions of Remarks.) ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10945-4 2008-12-10 110 2 154   HOUSTON POLICE OFFICER TIMOTHY ABERNETHY HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10945 H10946 [{"name": "Ted Poe", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10945 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10945-H10946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HOUSTON POLICE OFFICER TIMOTHY ABERNETHY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe) is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, for Houston police officer Timothy Abernethy, fighting crime was more than an occupation; it was his personal calling. Officer Abernethy was part of a special effort through the Houston Police Department to place more peace officers in high crime areas, which is why he was in an area of town that others tend to shy away from when he was shot and killed this past Sunday, December 7. Working overtime and in a one-man patrol unit, Abernethy had pulled over a 28-year-old male for a traffic violation. As the man and the officer talked, the individual made a run for it and Officer Abernethy pursued him on foot through a nearby northwest Houston apartment complex. Tragically, the coward of a man, who happened to be out on parole, hid and ambushed Abernethy shooting him four times and killing him. The criminal has been apprehended and is charged with capital murder of a peace officer. Officer Abernethy graduated May 27, 1997, from the Houston Police Academy, Class 170. During his 11-year HPD career, he was assigned to patrol at the North Command station and served with the HPD Search and Recovery Dive Team. Recently, Abernethy was part of an HPD bomb squad and was due to be transferred full-time to this squad. Officer Abernethy is remembered as a giving person. His Captain, Ceaser Moore, recalls a time during Hurricane Ike this past fall when his power was out for weeks, and even though Abernethy already had his in-laws staying with him, he invited Captain Moore to stay with him until electricity was restored. Officer Abernethy was the t…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10945 2008-12-10 110 2 154   THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN MUMBAI, INDIA HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10945 H10945 [{"name": "Sheila Jackson Lee", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10945 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10945] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] {time} 2100 THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN MUMBAI, INDIA (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. In the recent week, we watched in horror as terrorists, criminals, and people who are uncaring attacked the innocent people of Mumbai, India--a band of 10, attacking innocent persons in hotels, traveling to hospitals and to train stations, going to the Chabad religious community and killing recklessly. Mr. Speaker, this should be a signal that we have to join together to again confront those who would terrorize the world. I know that this is going to be a place of conflict--Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India--but it is important for us to recognize that the people of India want peace, the people of Pakistan want peace, and the Bangladesh want peace, and the people in the Mid-East want peace. But we must weed out those who would terrorize us. We need to join together in the effort of stamping out terrorism and meanwhile continue to secure the homeland. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10946-2 2008-12-10 110 2 154   The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) is recognized for 5 minutes. HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10946 H10946     154 Cong. Rec. H10946 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) is recognized for 5 minutes. (Mr. PALLONE addressed the House. His remarks will appear hereafter in the Extensions of Remarks.) ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10946 2008-12-10 110 2 154   THE AUTO INDUSTRY FINANCING AND RESTRUCTURING ACT HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10946 H10946 [{"name": "Elijah E. Cummings", "role": "speaking"}] [{"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7321"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7321"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10946 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE AUTO INDUSTRY FINANCING AND RESTRUCTURING ACT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Cummings) is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to commend Chairman Barney Frank, the House leadership, and the administration for working together to bring relief to the automobile industry and millions of workers. By passing the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act, H.R. 7321, we took the monumental step of both saving jobs and setting the U.S. automotive industry on a path that will make it globally effective, efficient, and competitive. And equally important, we established a new standard of accountability that must be enforced for any institutions seeking government assistance. For months, the Federal Government has been blindly throwing money at nearly every financial institution that blinks with no written requirements on how that money is to be used and with no written standards of transparency or accountability. In response, these institutions have taken hundreds of billion of taxpayer dollars and continued to do business as usual: the business of partying at the spa, getting their facials and manicures, getting millions in retention payments and spending hundreds of millions of dollars on sports sponsorships. This type of mismanagement of taxpayer funds has left the American people suffering from bailout fatigue. I get that. I have been one of the most vocal critics of this distribution of top funds to date. However, today's legislation is completely different. The automakers have been forced to leap over 5 million hurdles to even be considered to receive a loan. And with every demand we have made of them, these companies have willingly…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10946-3 2008-12-10 110 2 154   ECUADOR FACING HUMANITARIAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRISES HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10946 H10947 [{"name": "James P. McGovern", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10946 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10946-H10947] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ECUADOR FACING HUMANITARIAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRISES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern) is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I have just returned from a remarkable trip to Ecuador. From November 8 through 13, I traveled through northern Ecuador looking at the refugee crisis on its border with Colombia and on the effects of oil contamination on the land and people of the Amazon basin. I saw firsthand the terrible human and environmental costs that have resulted from the decades-long failure to properly clean the contamination left by oil drilling and production. Specifically, the sites I visited were those that were under the control of Texaco, now Chevron. I visited oil pits that were poorly constructed, poorly remediated, or remediated not at all. This has left a toxic legacy for poor campesinos and indigenous peoples. I also saw the infrastructure that Chevron/Texaco created that allowed for the wholesale dumping of formation water and other highly toxic materials directly into the Amazon and its waters. As an American citizen, the degradation and contamination left behind in a poor part of the world by this U.S. company made me angry and ashamed. The drinking water for thousands of poor people is horribly unfit, even deadly. Children are drinking and bathing in water that reeks of oil. In one village, San Carlos, I couldn't come across a family that hasn't been touched by cancer. Mothers brought their children to show me the terrible rashes and sores that covered their bodies. A lawsuit has been filed against Chevron by 30,000 Amazon residents demanding that the company accept responsibility for substandard production pract…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10947-2 2008-12-10 110 2 154   The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee) is recognized for 5 minutes. HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10947 H10947     154 Cong. Rec. H10947 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10947] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee) is recognized for 5 minutes. (Ms. LEE addressed the House. Her remarks will appear hereafter in the Extensions of Remarks.) ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10947-3 2008-12-10 110 2 154   BRIDGE LOAN FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10947 H10948 [{"name": "Marcy Kaptur", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10947 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10947-H10948] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BRIDGE LOAN FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, it's a particular joy this evening to have Congressman Nick Lampson in the Chair as Speaker Pro Tem and thank him for his remarkable and exemplary service to the people of the United States. Tonight, I would like to address the subject of the fact that a majority of House Members today voted for a bridge loan, a very tightly structured bridge loan, to throw a lifeline to American workers, American communities, American manufacturing, to save American jobs, in fact, one of every 10 jobs in our country. They're jobs not just in the so-called automotive assembly plants, but twice as many jobs in the automotive parts plants, the steel industry, the plastic industry, the semi-conductor industry, even the textile industry. Nearly half of that production is used in automotive products. It is simply staggering the way in which this integrated set of production occurs in our country. What was passed was a bridge loan to the auto industry, and I underline the word ``loan.'' It has to be paid back. It has to be paid back in 7 years, and it has to be paid back with interest, 5 percent interest over the first 5 years, and 9 percent interest over the last 2 years. [[Page H10948]] It requires restructuring by March 31, severe restructuring in order to place the United States in a competitive position again in our country and globally. It requires enormous sacrifice. Now, what's interesting to me is the amount of the total loan was $15 billion; yet Wall Street received $700 billion plus, $750 billion, in that bill that passed here. There…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10947 2008-12-10 110 2 154   The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Wolf) is recognized for 5 minutes. HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10947 H10947     154 Cong. Rec. H10947 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10947] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Wolf) is recognized for 5 minutes. (Mr. WOLF addressed the House. His remarks will appear hereafter in the Extensions of Remarks.) ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10948-2 2008-12-10 110 2 154   The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Paul) is recognized for 5 minutes. HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10948 H10948     154 Cong. Rec. H10948 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10948] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Paul) is recognized for 5 minutes. (Mr. PAUL addressed the House. His remarks will appear hereafter in the Extensions of Remarks.) ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10948-3 2008-12-10 110 2 154   The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Dreier) is recognized for 5 minutes. HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10948 H10948     154 Cong. Rec. H10948 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10948] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Dreier) is recognized for 5 minutes. (Mr. DREIER addressed the House. His remarks will appear hereafter in the Extensions of Remarks.) ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10948-4 2008-12-10 110 2 154   ECONOMIC STIMULUS: BIG, FAST, TOUGH, TEMPORARY, AND SELF-REVERSING HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10948 H10949 [{"name": "Brad Sherman", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10948 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10948-H10949] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ECONOMIC STIMULUS: BIG, FAST, TOUGH, TEMPORARY, AND SELF-REVERSING The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Sherman) is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, let me commend you on your years of service to this House, to your district, and to the Nation, and I look forward to working with you and serving the people of this Nation in whatever capacity your future takes you. I'd like to address the kind of economic stimulus that we should write next month. I hope that the economic stimulus is big, fast, tough, temporary, and self-reversing. We face the specter, not just of a recession, but of a depression. A deflationary cycle threatens a long period of economic contraction. We need an enormous, immediate economic stimulus. But unless that stimulus is well-designed, it may not pass Congress, and we may not achieve its objectives or it may sow the seeds of future, disastrous declines in the value of the dollar. Now, it is important that this stimulus be fast and be very large, but it also needs to be tough because Federal dollars should not be extended to private interests except on the toughest terms. Taxpayers should demand the highest yields, the largest equity upside, and the strictest limits on executive compensation and perks. Being tough on those who get bailouts will give us three advantages. First, it will increase public support for the bailout, and we are going to need a lot of public support to enact the size of stimulus that is necessary. Second, by being tough on those obtaining bailouts, we can limit the number of companies that seek bailouts. Not even the Federal Government can afford to provide a bailout to everyone who will ask for it if execu…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10948 2008-12-10 110 2 154   The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10948 H10948     154 Cong. Rec. H10948 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10948] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. (Mr. JONES addressed the House. His remarks will appear hereafter in the Extensions of Remarks.) ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10949-2 2008-12-10 110 2 154   GIVE AMERICA A TAX HOLIDAY HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10949 H10954 [{"name": "Louie Gohmert", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Paul C. Broun", "role": "speaking"}] [{"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7309"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10949 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10949-H10954] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] GIVE AMERICA A TAX HOLIDAY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 18, 2007, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Gohmert) is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the minority leader. Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, it's a pleasure to be here on the floor where so much history has been made since the House moved down here around 1858, 1859. Recently I saw an estimate that our Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Henry Paulson, and the Fed Chair may have committed or are in the process of committing an estimated $7.7 trillion. I couldn't believe it, $7.7 trillion? So I wanted to know how much do people pay each year in income tax? The estimate I got was $1.21 trillion from individual income tax payments is what is estimated for the year 2008. Six and a half times less than what our bureaucrats here in Washington, two people, have committed us to or are trying to commit us to to get the economy going and to make credit more available so people who are lagging behind on their mortgages can catch up? I couldn't believe it. Six and a half times more than individual income tax that's going to be paid in this year? It's outrageous. My first thought was we'd be better off if we had an entire tax holiday for all of 2008, that everybody that paid in money so far this year gets all of their money back. Can you imagine, Mr. Speaker, people around this country starting to think about how much money they would get back that they have already paid into the Federal treasury this year, how much they wouldn't have to pay in for the rest of the year? It's an incredible amount of money. Think about the cars that would be bought, how many automakers would be bailed out as people [[Page H10950]] bought new c…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10949 2008-12-10 110 2 154   RECOGNIZING THE LOSS OF TWO FRIENDS HOUSE HOUSE RECOGNIZING H10949 H10949 [{"name": "Nick Lampson", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10949 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10949] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING THE LOSS OF TWO FRIENDS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Cummings). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Lampson) is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. LAMPSON. It is a pleasure to stand before this auspicious body yet again and express my farewell and make notice of the kind words so many of my colleagues made about me and my service. It has been a privilege to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. On this night, I would recognize the death of two friends of mine who provided significant service to the people of southeast Texas. The electrical workers contracting industry lost a tremendous ambassador and friend when Charles M. ``Charlie'' LeBlanc died suddenly on Thursday, August 21. Charlie served admirably as the long-time governor of the southeast chapter of NECA. He formed relationships at the local, State, and national level that were very instrumental in benefiting not only NECA, but all of our associated industry partners and friends. Charlie LeBlanc's career in the electrical industry began in 1970 when he became indentured as an apprentice in Beaumont, Texas. Charlie accepted employment around this time with Gold Crest Electric Company and formed a friendship with a co-worker, Wayne Brockett, that would transform into a highly successful business partnership. The two hardworking, industrious men formed Crown Electric Company in 1980. Charlie's natural charm and technical acumen was vital in the continuing success of Crown Electric, Incorporated, and made him a favorite with customers, general contractors, engineers, and architects. Charlie's entrepreneurial spirit resulted in a company that has contributed to his community and the electrical contracting industry at large f…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10954-2 2008-12-10 110 2 154   THANKING AMERICANS IN UNIFORM WHO SERVED IN IRAQ HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10954 H10957 [{"name": "Duncan Hunter", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10954 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10954-H10957] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THANKING AMERICANS IN UNIFORM WHO SERVED IN IRAQ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 18, 2007, the gentleman from California (Mr. Hunter) is recognized for 60 minutes. Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to do something that I think has been a long time coming. On March 19 of 2003, the United States made the initial strikes in Iraq with two F-117 aircraft carrying 2,000-pound bombs that initiated the action in which Americans took Iraq, overthrew the dictator, Saddam Hussein, ultimately established a free government, and built from scratch a security apparatus and a military in Iraq capable of protecting that free government. And today, Mr. Speaker, I thought it would be appropriate for this Congress to thank the more than 1 million Americans in uniform who have served in Iraq, in the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, the Air Force, the Coast Guard and in our intelligence services and our security services, to thank those more than 1 million Americans, men and women, for doing something that Americans often applaud; that's winning. We have won in Iraq. Mr. Speaker, it was March 19 when we initiated that operation with those first Tomahawk missiles that were launched on leadership positions in Baghdad, and those first two F-117 stealth aircraft that moved out and dropped 2,000-pound bombs on important sites. And after that, just 48 hours later, on March 20, 2003, two prongs of coalition forces moved across the berm in Kuwait, after American intelligence agents and American Special Operation Forces had laid the groundwork, and they moved out and they started to move toward Baghdad. Mr. Speaker, the launch of the operations and the ground forces and, incidentally, those ground forces w…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10954 2008-12-10 110 2 154   VACATING 5-MINUTE SPECIAL ORDER HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10954 H10954     154 Cong. Rec. H10954 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10954] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] VACATING 5-MINUTE SPECIAL ORDER The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Kagen). Without objection, the 5-minute Special Order of the gentleman from California (Mr. Hunter) is vacated. There was no objection. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10957-2 2008-12-10 110 2 154   CORRECTION TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008, AT PAGE H10860 APPOINTMENTS TO CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT PANEL HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10957 H10957     154 Cong. Rec. H10957 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10957] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CORRECTION TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008, AT PAGE H10860 APPOINTMENTS TO CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT PANEL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 125(c)(1) of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-343), and the order of the House of January 4, 2008, the Chair announces the November 14, 2008, joint appointment by the Speaker and the Majority Leader of the Senate and appointment by the Speaker on the part of the House to the Congressional Oversight Panel: Joint appointment: Mr. Damon Silvers, Maryland Speaker's appointment: Mr. Richard H. Neiman, New York ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10957-3 2008-12-10 110 2 154   LEAVE OF ABSENCE HOUSE HOUSE HLEAVE H10957 H10957     154 Cong. Rec. H10957 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10957] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEAVE OF ABSENCE By unanimous consent, leave of absence was granted to: Mr. Ellison (at the request of Mr. Hoyer) for today. Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas (at the request of Mr. Hoyer) for today on account of medical reasons. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10957-4 2008-12-10 110 2 154   SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED HOUSE HOUSE HSPECIALORDERSG H10957 H10957     154 Cong. Rec. H10957 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10957] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED By unanimous consent, permission to address the House, following the legislative program and any special orders heretofore entered, was granted to: (The following Members (at the request of Mr. Cummings) to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material:) Mr. Cummings, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. Pallone, for 5 minutes, today. Ms. Lee, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. McGovern, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. Lampson, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. Sherman, for 5 minutes, today. Ms. Kaptur, for 5 minutes, today. (The following Members (at the request of Mr. Poe) to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material:) Mr. Burton of Indiana, for 5 minutes, today, December 11 and 12. Mr. Poe, for 5 minutes, today, December 11 and 12. Mr. Wolf, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. Jones, for 5 minutes, today, December 11 and 12. Mr. Paul, for 5 minutes, today and December 11. Mr. Dreier, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. Hunter, for 5 minutes, today. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10957-5 2008-12-10 110 2 154   SENATE BILL REFERRED HOUSE HOUSE HSENATEBILLREFERRED H10957 H10957   [{"congress": "110", "type": "S", "number": "3731"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10957 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10957] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE BILL REFERRED A bill of the Senate of the following title was taken from the Speaker's table and, under the rule, referred as follows: S. 3731. An act to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (division A of Public Law 110-343) to provide the Special Inspector General with additional authorities and responsibilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10957-6 2008-12-10 110 2 154   ADJOURNMENT HOUSE HOUSE ADJOURNMENT H10957 H10957 [{"name": "Peter Welch", "role": "speaking"}] [{"congress": "110", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "440"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "440"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10957 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10957] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT Mr. WELCH of Vermont. Mr. Speaker, pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution 440, 110th Congress, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 10 o'clock and 51 minutes p.m.), the House adjourned until Saturday, January 3, 2009, at 11 a.m. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10957-7 2008-12-10 110 2 154   EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL HOUSE HOUSE HEXPENDITURE H10957 H10971     154 Cong. Rec. H10957 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10957-H10971] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for speaker-authorized official travel during the first, second and third quarters of 2008, pursuant to Public Law 95-384 are as follows: [[Page H10958]] REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, CHRISTOPHER CHAD CAUSEY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN AUG. 1 AND AUG. 5, 2008 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date Per diem \1\ Transportation Other purposes Total ------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency …
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10957 2008-12-10 110 2 154   CORRECTION TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008 AT PAGE H10678 APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10957 H10957     154 Cong. Rec. H10957 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10957] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CORRECTION TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008 AT PAGE H10678 APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 491 of the Higher Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1098), amended by section 494C of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (P.L. 110-315), and the order of the House of January 4, 2007, the Chair announces the Speaker's appointment of the following Member on the part of the House to the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance for a term of 4 years: Upon the recommendation of the Majority Leader: Ms. Helen Benjamin, Vallejo, California Upon the recommendation of the Minority Leader: Mr. Anthony Guida, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10972 2008-12-10 110 2 154   EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. HOUSE HOUSE EXECUTIVECOMM H10972 H10974     154 Cong. Rec. H10972 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10972-H10974] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H10972]] EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: 9794. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Modification of Pesticide Tolerance Revocation for Diazinon [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-1170; FRL-8390-7] received November 21, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 9795. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Chlorothalonil; Pesticide Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-1106; FRL-8387-9] received November 26, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 9796. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Diflubenzuron; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0714; FRL-8388-9] received November 26, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 9797. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Glyphosate; Pesticide Tolerances [EPA- HQ-OPP-2007-0147; FRL-8385-7] received November 26, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 9798. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Ipconazole; Pesticide Tolerance…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10974 2008-12-10 110 2 154   REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS HOUSE HOUSE HPUBCOMMREPORT H10974 H10975   [{"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1534"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7321"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7322"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7323"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7324"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10974 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10974-H10975] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows: Mr. MOLLOHAN: Committee on Appropriations. H.R. 7322. A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes (Rept. 110-919). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. Mr. SERRANO: Committee on Appropriations. H.R. 7323. A bill making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes (Rept. [[Page H10975]] 110-920). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. Mr. VISCLOSKY: Committee on Appropriations. H.R. 7324. A bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes (Rept. 110-921). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. Ms. SLAUGHTER: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 1534. Resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7321) to authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers, and for other purposes (Rept. 110- 922). Referred to the House Calendar. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10975-2 2008-12-10 110 2 154   ADDITIONAL SPONSORS HOUSE HOUSE HADDSPONSORS H10975 H10976   [{"congress": "110", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "406"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "1117"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "1246"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1268"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1303"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1319"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1397"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1477"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1529"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1531"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1532"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "1742"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "2244"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "2329"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "2860"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "3423"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "3563"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "5877"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "5927"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "6076"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "6333"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "6643"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "6666"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "6723"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "6941"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7114"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7122"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7123"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7187"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7273"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7276"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7277"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7279"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7296"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7298"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7300"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7301"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7303"}, {"congress": … 154 Cong. Rec. H10975 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10975-H10976] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions as follows: H.R. 1117: Mr. Rangel. H.R. 1246: Mr. Bishop of New York. H.R. 1742: Mr. Sherman. H.R. 2244: Mr. Cohen. H.R. 2329: Mr. Markey. H.R. 2860: Mr. Baird. H.R. 3423: Mr. Stark, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Markey. H.R. 3563: Mr. Edwards of Texas. H.R. 5877: Mr. Latham. H.R. 5927: Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California. H.R. 6076: Ms. Bordallo and Mr. Stark. H.R. 6333: Mr. Pomeroy, Mr. Crowley, and Mr. Moran of Virginia. H.R. 6643: Mr. Frank of Massachusetts. H.R. 6666: Mr. Smith of Nebraska. H.R. 6723: Mr. Fortenberry. H.R. 6941: Mr. Sires. H.R. 7114: Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas. H.R. 7122: Mr. Holden. H.R. 7123: Ms. Foxx. H.R. 7187: Mr. Ross, Mr. Pitts, and Mr. Burgess. H.R. 7273: Mr. Ruppersberger, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. McCotter, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Mr. McHugh, Mr. Farr, Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania, Mr. Goode, Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Reichert, Mr. Price of Georgia, Mr. Kagen, Mr. Moore of Kansas, Mr. Brown of South Carolina, Mr. Platts, Mr. Dreier, and Mr. Burton of Indiana. H.R. 7276: Mr. Poe, Ms. Granger, Mr. Radanovich, Mr. Wittman of Virginia, Mr. Sensenbrenner, Mr. Linder, Mr. Capuano, Mr. Gingrey, and Mr. Latta. H.R. 7277: Mr. McCaul of Texas, Mr. Neugebauer, Mr. Dent, Mr. Duncan, and Mr. Goodlatte. H.R. 7279: Mr. Bachus. H.R. 7296: Mr. Hinchey. H.R. 7298: Mr. Pitts, Mr. Bartlett of Maryland, Mr. Latta, Mr. Wamp, Mr. Poe, Mr. Broun of Georgia, Mr. Gingrey, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Gohmert, Mr. Issa, Mr.…
CREC-2008-12-10-pt1-PgH10975 2008-12-10 110 2 154   PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS HOUSE HOUSE HPUBBILLS H10975 H10975   [{"congress": "110", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "443"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HRES", "number": "1535"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7321"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7325"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7326"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7327"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7328"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7329"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7330"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7331"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7332"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7333"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7334"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7335"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7336"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7337"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7338"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7339"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "7340"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10975 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)] [House] [Page H10975] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XII, public bills and resolutions of the following titles were introduced and severally referred, as follows: By Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts: H.R. 7321. A bill to authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Considered and passed. By Mr. DREIER: H.R. 7325. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow all individuals, whether or not first-time homebuyers, a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of a residence during 2009 or 2010; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Ms. WATERS (for herself, Ms. Velazquez, Mr. Capuano, Mrs. Maloney of New York, Mr. Al Green of Texas, Mr. Scott of Georgia, Mr. Cleaver, Mr. Watt, and Mr. Baca): H.R. 7326. A bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. By Mr. RANGEL (for himself, Mr. McCrery, Mr. George Miller of California, and Mr. McKeon): H.R. 7327. A bill to make technical corrections related to the Pension Protection Act of 2006, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addit…
CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter-2 2008-12-09 110 2 154   House of Representatives HOUSE HOUSE FRONTMATTER H10859 H10859     154 Cong. Rec. H10859 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [House] [Page H10859] 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. 154 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008 No. 184
CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgH10859-2 2008-12-09 110 2 154   NOTICE OF REASSEMBLY HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10859 H10859   [{"congress": "110", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "440"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10859 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [House] [Page H10859] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NOTICE OF REASSEMBLY The SPEAKER. The Chair lays before the House the text of the formal notice of reassembly that was sent to Members on Friday, December 5, 2008. Congress of the United States, Washington, DC, December 5, 2008. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Representative: Pursuant to section 2 of House Concurrent Resolution 440, after consultation with the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, we determine that the public interest requires that the House reassemble at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, the Senate already being in session. The Sergeant-at-Arms is directed to notify all Members of the reassembly of the House of Representatives for additional legislative business during the second session of the One Hundred Tenth Congress. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. Best Regards, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House. Harry Reid, Majority Leader of the Senate. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgH10859-3 2008-12-09 110 2 154   PRAYER HOUSE HOUSE PRAYER H10859 H10859     154 Cong. Rec. H10859 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [House] [Page H10859] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following prayer: Lord, You are powerful and strong, yet You bend to Your people and show them mercy and sustaining grace. Help the leaders of our Nation make wise decisions in our day. Set us on a path that will lead to peace and security. We look to You for guidance every step of the way until we stand in Your light forever and ever. Amen. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgH10859-4 2008-12-09 110 2 154   THE JOURNAL HOUSE HOUSE HJOURNAL H10859 H10859     154 Cong. Rec. H10859 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [House] [Page H10859] 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-2008-12-09-pt1-PgH10859-5 2008-12-09 110 2 154   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE HOUSE HOUSE PLEDGE H10859 H10859     154 Cong. Rec. H10859 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [House] [Page H10859] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The SPEAKER. Will the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. McCollum) come forward and lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. McCOLLUM of Minnesota led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgH10859-6 2008-12-09 110 2 154   COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE HOUSE HOUSE HCLERK H10859 H10859   [{"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "6867"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10859 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [House] [Page H10859] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE The SPEAKER laid before the House the following communication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, November 20, 2008. 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 November 20, 2008, at 3:57 p.m.: That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 6867. Appointments: United States-China Economic Security Review Commission. With best wishes, I am Sincerely, Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the House. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgH10859-7 2008-12-09 110 2 154   COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE HOUSE HOUSE HCLERK H10859 H10859   [{"congress": "110", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "435"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "S", "number": "3663"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "S", "number": "3681"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "S", "number": "3711"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "S", "number": "3712"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "6859"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10859 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [House] [Page H10859] 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. McCollum of Minnesota) laid before the House the following communication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, November 24, 2008. 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 November 24, 2008, at 10:05 a.m.: That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 6859. That the Senate passed S. 3663. That the Senate passed S. 3681. That the Senate passed S. 3711. That the Senate passed S. 3712. That the Senate agreed to without amendment H. Con. Res. 435. With best wishes, I am Sincerely, Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the House. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgH10859-8 2008-12-09 110 2 154   RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10859 H10860     154 Cong. Rec. H10859 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10859-H10860] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following resignation from the House of Representatives: Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, November 20, 2008. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Madam Speaker: I have sent the enclosed letter to Governor Timothy M. Kaine of Virginia resigning my office of United States Representative for the 11th Congressional District of Virginia, effective November 24, 2008. It has been a privilege and an honor to serve the people of Virginia. Sincerely, Thomas M. Davis III, Member of Congress. [[Page H10860]] ____ Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, November 20, 2008. Hon. Timothy M. Kaine, Governor of Virginia, Office of the Governor, Richmond, Virginia. Dear Governor Kaine: I hereby resign from the office of United States Representative for the 11th Congressional District of Virginia, effective November 24, 2008. It has been a privilege and an honor to serve the people of Virginia. Sincerely, Thomas M. Davis III, Member of Congress. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgH10859 2008-12-09 110 2 154   House of Representatives HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10859 H10859   [{"congress": "110", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "440"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "440"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10859 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [House] [Page H10859] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H10859]] House of Representatives Pursuant to section 2 of House Concurrent Resolution 440, 110th Congress, the House met at 11 a.m. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgH10860-10 2008-12-09 110 2 154   BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10860 H10860   [{"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "2050"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "5714"}, {"congress": "110", "type": "HR", "number": "6867"}] 154 Cong. Rec. H10860 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [House] [Page H10860] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the House reports that on November 20, 2008 she presented to the President of the United States, for his approval, the following bills. H.R. 5714. To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the United States Army in 1775, to honor the American Soldier of both today and yesterday, in wartime and in peace, and to commemorate the traditions, history, and heritage of the United States Army and its role in American Society, from the Colonial period to today. H.R. 6867. To provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation. Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the House reports that on November 25, 2008 she presented to the President of the United States, for his approval, the following bill. H.R. 2050. To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgH10860-11 2008-12-09 110 2 154   ADJOURNMENT HOUSE HOUSE ADJOURNMENT H10860 H10860 [{"name": "Emanuel Cleaver", "role": "speaking"}]   154 Cong. Rec. H10860 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [House] [Page H10860] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 9 o'clock and 1 minute p.m.), the House adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at 10 a.m. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgH10860-12 2008-12-09 110 2 154   EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. HOUSE HOUSE EXECUTIVECOMM H10860 H10866     154 Cong. Rec. H10860 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [House] [Pages H10860-H10866] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: 9602. A letter from the Chief, Regulatory Analysis & Development, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002; Biennial Review and Republication of the Select Agent and Toxin List [Dockect No.: APHIS-2007- 0033] (RIN: 0579-AC53) received October 21, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 9603. A letter from the Assistant Director, Directives and Regualations Branch, Office of Regulatory and Management Services, USDA Forest Service, Department of transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; Applicability to the National Forest (RIN: Number: 0596-AC62) received October 21, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 9604. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Avocados Grown in South Flordia; Revisions to Grade and Container Requirements [Docket No.: AMS-FV-08-0022; FV08-915- 1 FR] received November 25, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 9605. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Almonds Grown in California; Relaxation of Incoming Quality Control Requirements [Docket No.: AMS-FV-08-0044; FV08-981-1 FIR] received November 25, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agr…
CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgH10860-2 2008-12-09 110 2 154   APPOINTMENTS TO CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT PANEL HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10860 H10860     154 Cong. Rec. H10860 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [House] [Page H10860] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTMENTS TO CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT PANEL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 125 (c)(1) of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-343), and the order of the House of January 4, 2007, the Chair announces the November 14, 2008, joint appointment by the Speaker and the majority leader of the Senate and appointment by the Speaker on the part of the House to the Congressional Oversight Panel: joint appointment: Mr. Damon Silvers, Maryland; Speaker's appointment: Mr. Richard H. Neiman, New York. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgH10860-3 2008-12-09 110 2 154   RECESS HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10860 H10860     154 Cong. Rec. H10860 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [House] [Page H10860] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair declares the House in recess subject to the call of the Chair. Accordingly (at 11 o'clock and 8 minutes a.m.), the House stood in recess subject to the call of the Chair. ____________________
CREC-2008-12-09-pt1-PgH10860-4 2008-12-09 110 2 154   AFTER RECESS HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H10860 H10860     154 Cong. Rec. H10860 Congressional Record, Volume 154 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008) [Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)] [House] [Page H10860] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] {time} 2000 AFTER RECESS The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Arcuri) at 8 p.m. ____________________

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CREATE INDEX idx_crec_date ON congressional_record(date);
CREATE INDEX idx_crec_chamber ON congressional_record(chamber);
CREATE INDEX idx_crec_congress ON congressional_record(congress);
CREATE INDEX idx_crec_class ON congressional_record(granule_class);
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