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D1081
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Daily Digest
HIGHLIGHTS:
See Re´sume´of Congressional Activity.
Senate
Chamber Action
 Routine Proceedings, pages S10823–S10843
Messages From the President:
Senate received thefollowing messages from the President of the UnitedStates:Transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative tothe continuation of the national emergency with re-spect to Iran which was declared in Executive OrderNo. 12170 on November 14, 1979; which was re-ferred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, andUrban Affairs. (PM–58)
PagesS10824–25
Nominations Received:
Senate received the fol-lowing nominations: John Robert Bolton, of Maryland, to be the Rep-resentative of the United States of America to theUnited Nations, with the rank and status of Ambas-sador, and the Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council of the United Na-tions. John Robert Bolton, of Maryland, to be Rep-resentative of the United States of America to theSessions of the General Assembly of the United Na-tions during his tenure of services as Representativeof the United States of America to the United Na-tions.2 Army nominations in the rank of general.1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral.
PageS10843
Executive Communications:
PagesS10826–42
Notices of Hearings/Meetings:
PagesS10842–43
Adjournment:
Senate convened at 10 a.m., and ad-journed at 10:02 a.m., until 2 p.m., on Monday,November 13, 2006.
Committee Meetings
No committee meetings were held.
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House of Representatives
Chamber Action
Additional Cosponsors:
PageH8579
Reports Filed:
Reports were filed as follows:H.R. 5351, to amend the Homeland Security Actof 2002 to establish a Directorate of EmergencyManagement, to codify certain existing functions of the Department of Homeland Security, with amend-ments (H. Rept. 109–712, Pt. 1); andH.R. 5814, to authorize appropriations for theDepartment of Homeland Security, with an amend-ment (H. Rept. 109–713, Pt. 1).
PageH8579
Chaplain:
The prayer was offered by the guestChaplain, Rev. Eugene F. Hemrick, St. JosephsCatholic Church, Washington, D.C.
PageH8571
Presidential Message:
Read a message from thePresident notifying Congress of the continuation of the national emergency with respect to Iran referredthe Committee on International Relations and or-dered printed (H. Doc. 109–150).
PageH8573
Member Resignation:
Read a letter from Rep-resentative Ney, wherein he resigned as Representa-tive of the 18th Congressional District of Ohio, ef-fective close of business on Friday, November 3,2006.
PageH8573
Whole Number of the House:
The Chair an-nounces to the House that, in light of the resigna-tions of the gentleman from Florida, Mr. Foley, andthe gentleman from Ohio, Mr. Ney, the whole num-ber of the House is adjusted to 431.
PageH8573
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—DAILY DIGEST
D1082
 November 9, 2006
Senate Message:
Messages received from the Senateby the Clerk and subsequently presented to theHouse today appear on pages H8571
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72.
Senate Referrals:
S. 3880, S. 3526, S. 3867, S.4044, S. 3845, S. 1726, S. 3523, S. 3879, S. 3938,and S. 1409 were held at the desk.
PagesH8572,H8579
Quorum Calls Votes:
There were no yea-and-nayvotes, and there were no Recorded votes. There wereno quorum calls.
Adjournment:
The House met at 2 p.m. and ad-journed at 2:15 p.m., pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 483, stands adjourned until 2 p.m. onMonday, November 13, 2006.
Committee Meetings
OVA-POLLUTION IN THE POTOMAC
Committee on Government Reform:
On October 4, theCommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘
Ova-Pollution inthe Potomac: Egg-Bearing Male Bass and Implica-tions for Human and Ecological Health.
’’
Testimonywas heard from Benjamin Grumbles, Assistant Ad-ministrator, Office of Water, EPA; the following of-ficials of the Department of the Interior: MarkMyers, Director; and Sue Haseltine, Associate Direc-tor of Biology, both with the U.S. Geological Sur-vey; Gregory Masson, Chief, Branch of Environ-mental Contaminants, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv-ice; and public witnesses.
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NEW PUBLIC LAWS
(For last listing of Public Laws, see
D
AILY
D
IGEST
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 p. D1079)
H.R. 5631, making appropriations for the Depart-ment of Defense for the fiscal year ending September30, 2007. Signed on September 29, 2006. (PublicLaw 109
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289).S. 418, to protect members of the Armed Forcesfrom unscrupulous practices regarding sales of insur-ance, financial, and investment products. Signed onSeptember 29, 2006. (Public Law 109
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290).S. 3850, to improve ratings quality for the protec-tion of investors and in the public interest by fos-tering accountability, transparency, and competitionin the credit rating agency industry. Signed on Sep-tember 29, 2006. (Public Law 109
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291).H.R. 6138, to temporarily extend the programsunder the Higher Education Act of 1965. Signed onSeptember 30, 2006. (Public Law 109
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292).H.R. 6198, to hold the current regime in Iran ac-countable for its threatening behavior and to supporta transition to democracy in Iran. Signed on Sep-tember 30, 2006. (Public Law 109
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293).S. 260, to authorize the Secretary of the Interiorto provide technical and financial assistance to pri-vate landowners to restore, enhance, and manage pri-vate land to improve fish and wildlife habitatsthrough the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.Signed on October 3, 2006. (Public Law 109
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294).H.R. 5441, making appropriations for the Depart-ment of Homeland Security for the fiscal year endingSeptember 30, 2007. Signed on October 4, 2006.(Public Law 109
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295).H.R. 3408, to reauthorize the Livestock Manda-tory Reporting Act of 1999 and to amend the swinereporting provisions of that Act. Signed on October5, 2006. (Public Law 109
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296).S. 176, to extend the deadline for commencementof construction of a hydroelectric project in the Stateof Alaska. Signed on October 5, 2006. (Public Law109
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297).S. 244, to extend the deadline for commencementof construction of a hydroelectric project in the Stateof Wyoming. Signed on October 5, 2006. (PublicLaw 109
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298).S. 1025, to amend the Act entitled
‘‘
An Act toprovide for the construction of the Cheney division,Wichita Federal reclamation project, Kansas, and forother purposes
’’
to authorize the Equus Beds Divi-sion of the Wichita Project. Signed on October 5,2006. (Public Law 109
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299).S. 1275, to designate the facility of the UnitedStates Postal Service located at 7172 North TongassHighway, Ward Cove, Alaska, as the
‘‘
Alice R.Brusich Post Office Building
’’
. Signed on October 5,2006. (Public Law 109
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300).S. 1323, to designate the facility of the UnitedStates Postal Service located on Lindbald Avenue,Girdwood, Alaska, as the
‘‘
Dorothy and ConnieHibbs Post Office Building
’’
. Signed on October 5,2006. (Public Law 109
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301).S. 2690, to designate the facility of the UnitedStates Postal Service located at 8801 Sudley Road inManassas, Virginia, as the
‘‘
Harry J. Parrish Post Of-fice
’’
. Signed on October 5, 2006. (Public Law109
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302).H.R. 1036, to amend title 17, United StatesCode, to make technical corrections relating toCopyright Royalty Judges. Signed on October 6,2006. (Public Law 109
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303).H.R. 1442, to complete the codification of title46, United States Code,
‘‘
Shipping
’’
, as positive law.Signed on October 6, 2006. (Public Law 109
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304).H.R. 5074, to amend the Railroad RetirementAct of 1974 to provide for continued payment of railroad retirement annuities by the Department of the Treasury. Signed on October 6, 2006. (PublicLaw 109
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305).
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD
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DAILY DIGEST
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 November 9, 2006
H.R. 5187, to amend the John F. Kennedy CenterAct to authorize additional appropriations for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts forfiscal year 2007. Signed on October 6, 2006. (PublicLaw 109
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306).H.R. 5574, to amend the Public Health ServiceAct to reauthorize support for graduate medical edu-cation programs in children
’
s hospitals. Signed onOctober 6, 2006. (Public Law 109
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307).H.R. 3858, to amend the Robert T. Stafford Dis-aster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensurethat State and local emergency preparedness oper-ational plans address the needs of individuals withhousehold pets and service animals following a majordisaster or emergency. Signed on October 6, 2006.(Public Law 109
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308).H.R. 4841, to amend the Ojito Wilderness Act tomake a technical correction. Signed on October 6,2006. (Public Law 109
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309).S. 3187, to designate the Post Office located at5755 Post Road, East Greenwich, Rhode Island, asthe
‘‘
Richard L. Cevoli Post Office
’’
. Signed on Oc-tober 6, 2006. (Public Law 109
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310).S. 3613, to designate the facility of the UnitedStates Postal Service located at 2951 New YorkHighway 43 in Averill Park, New York, as the
‘‘
Major George Quamo Post Office Building
’’
.Signed on October 6, 2006. (Public Law 109
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311).H.R. 683, to amend the Trademark Act of 1946with respect to dilution by blurring or tarnishment.Signed on October 6, 2006. (Public Law 109
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312).H.R. 2066, to amend title 40, United StatesCode, to establish a Federal Acquisition Service, toreplace the General Supply Fund and the Informa-tion Technology Fund with an Acquisition ServicesFund. Signed on October 6, 2006. (Public Law109
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313).H.R. 2107, to amend Public Law 104
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329 tomodify authorities for the use of the National LawEnforcement Officers Memorial Maintenance Fund.Signed on October 6, 2006. (Public Law 109
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314).H.R. 5664, to designate the facility of the UnitedStates Postal Service located at 110 Cooper Street inBabylon, New York, as the
‘‘
 Jacob Samuel FletcherPost Office Building.
’’
Signed on October 10, 2006.(Public Law 109
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315).H.R. 6159, to extend temporarily certain authori-ties of the Small Business Administration. Signed onOctober 10, 2006. (Public Law 109
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316).H.R. 318, to authorize the Secretary of the Inte-rior to study the suitability and feasibility of desig-nating Castle Nugent Farms located on St. Croix,Virgin Islands, as a unit of the National Park Sys-tem. Signed on October 11, 2006. (Public Law109
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317).H.R. 326, to amend the Yuma Crossing NationalHeritage Area Act of 2000 to adjust the boundaryof the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area.Signed on October 11, 2006. (Public Law 109
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318).H.R. 1728, to authorize the Secretary of the Inte-rior to study the suitability and feasibility of desig-nating portions of Ste. Genevieve County in theState of Missouri as a unit of the National Park Sys-tem. Signed on October 11, 2006. (Public Law109
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319).H.R. 2720, to further the purposes of the Rec-lamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Actof 1992 by directing the Secretary of the Interior,acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, tocarry out an assessment and demonstration programto control salt cedar and Russian olive. Signed onOctober 11, 2006. (Public Law 109
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320).H.R. 3443, to direct the Secretary of the Interiorto convey certain water distribution facilities to theNorthern Colorado Water Conservancy District.Signed on October 11, 2006. (Public Law 109
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321).H.R. 5539, to reauthorize the North AmericanWetlands Conservation Act. Signed on October 11,2006. (Public Law 109
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322).H.R. 6106, to extend the waiver authority for theSecretary of Education under title IV, section 105,of Public Law 109
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148. Signed on October 11,2006. (Public Law 109
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323).S. 213, to direct the Secretary of the Interior toconvey certain Federal land to Rio Arriba County,New Mexico. Signed on October 11, 2006. (PublicLaw 109
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324).S. 2146, to extend relocation expenses test pro-grams for Federal employees. Signed on October 11,2006. (Public Law 109
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325).S. 2430, to amend the Great Lakes Fish andWildlife Restoration Act of 1990 to provide for im-plementation of recommendations of the UnitedStates Fish and Wildlife Service contained in theGreat Lakes Fishery Resources Restoration Study.Signed on October 11, 2006. (Public Law 109
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326).H.R. 4109, to designate the facility of the UnitedStates Postal Service located at 6101 Liberty Road inBaltimore, Maryland, as the
‘‘
United States Rep-resentative Parren J. Mitchell Post Office
’’
. Signedon October 12, 2006. (Public Law 109
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327).H.R. 4674, to designate the facility of the UnitedStates Postal Service located at 110 North ChestnutStreet in Olathe, Kansas, as the
‘‘
Governor John An-derson, Jr. Post Office Building
’’
. Signed on October12, 2006. (Public Law 109
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328).H.R. 5224, to designate the facility of the UnitedStates Postal Service located at 350 Uinta Drive inGreen River, Wyoming, as the
‘‘
Curt Gowdy PostOffice Building
’’
. Signed on October 12, 2006.(Public Law 109
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329).
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