http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/26476 Tillie Fowler's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 23 May 2013 01:22:55 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=26476&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/26476 136 248 Head shot of {$person->name} Members of a special panel to investigate the treatment of enemy combatants and detained prisoners in Cuba and Iraq briefed reporters on the findings of their investigation. Among the topics they addressed were the degree of influence exerted by intelligence officials on prison operations, the extent to which various practices constituted abuses of detainees, and the role of the military chain of command in authorizing detention practices. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183215-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183215-1 Tue, 24 Aug 2004 18:00:14 GMT Witnesses testified regarding sexual misconduct at the U.S. Air Force Academy, focusing on the Air Force Academy Sexual Misconduct Review Panel's recently released final report. The independent panel was charged with investigating allegations of sexual misconduct and related programs and practices at the Air Force Academy. The report contained twenty-one recommendations for changes to the law and Air Force Academy practices, procedures, and policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178334-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178334-1 Sun, 28 Sep 2003 07:43:47 GMT Former Rep. Fowler talked about the Air Force Academy Sexual Misconduct Review Panel's final report on its investigation into sexual misconduct allegations at the Air Force Academy. The report, released the previous day, contained 21 recommendations designed to combat sexual misconduct at the academy. Former Rep. Fowler responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178311-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178311-4 Tue, 23 Sep 2003 13:04:03 GMT Members of a review panel spoke to reporters about their investigation into and report on allegations of sexual misconduct and assault at the Air Force Academy. The report criticized officials within the Academy and Air Force leaders in general for upholding a culture of indifference to claims of misconduct. It also called for further investigation into potential disciplinary action against Air Force officials. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178286-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178286-1 Mon, 22 Sep 2003 19:01:02 GMT Panel members talked about their investigation into charges of sexual misconduct and rape at the U.S. Air Force Academy and new allegations of recent cases. They also talked about reviews of the problem at all the service academies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178046-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178046-1 Sat, 06 Sep 2003 00:01:31 GMT Former Rep. Fowler talked about her panel's investigation and recent hearings into sexual misconduct allegations at the Air Force Academy. She also talked about her role as the new chair of the Defense Policy Board, which advises Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on defense policy issues. She responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177381-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177381-5 Wed, 16 Jul 2003 13:02:43 GMT Witnesses testified about incidents of sexual misconduct by Air Force Academy cadets over a period of several years. They also testified about steps taken in response to several reports of inappropriate behavior and rape at the academy and future enforcement of military regulations against sexual misconduct throughout the service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177373-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177373-1 Tue, 15 Jul 2003 04:27:04 GMT Officials testified about recent reports of sexual misconduct at the U.S. Air Force Academy involving sexual assaults of several female cadets over a number of years. They talked about the investigation into the incidents, the Air Force response to the allegations and investigation, and recommendations for new policies governing sexual misconduct at all service academies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177135-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177135-1 Mon, 23 Jun 2003 23:44:54 GMT Commission members spoke about challenges facing the U.S. aerospace industry and potential responses. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of efforts to combat global terrorism, strains placed on the industry by the global market, infrastructure improvement, and improvements in technology. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173906-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173906-1 Tue, 19 Nov 2002 11:43:44 GMT Government officials and aerospace industry representatives talked about the state of the industry. Among the various topics addressed were commercial aviation, manufacturing issues, building programs, the business of commercial aviation, and aerospace research and development. Following their statements they answered commission members' questions. The commission is an independent advisory committee established under the White House National Science and Technology Council. Chairman Walker is a former U.S. Representative (R-PA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172193-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172193-1 Fri, 23 Aug 2002 00:27:38 GMT Bills Introduced: 25 public bills, H.R. 5537-5561; and 7 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 436-437 and H. Res. 650-654, were introduced. Pages H11193-94 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows. H.R. 1552, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2000 and fiscal year 2001 for the Marine Research and related environmental research and development program activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Science Foundation, amended (H. Rept. 106-987, Pt. 2); H.R. 3112, to amend the Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Settlement Act to provide for a final settlement of the claims of the Colorado Ute Indian Tribes, amended (H. Rept. 106-1001); H.R. 1798, to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional support for and to expand clinical research programs (H. Rept. 106-1002); H.R. 1689, to prohibit States from imposing restrictions on the operation of motor vehicles providing limousine service between a place in a State and a place in another State, amended (H. Rept. 106-1003, Pt. 1); Filed on Oct. 26 (Legislative day of Oct. 25), conference report on H.R. 2614, to amend the Small Business Investment Act to make improvements to the certified development company program (H. Rept. 106-1004); Filed on Oct. 26 (Legislative day of Oct. 25), conference report on H.R. 4942, making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001 (H. Rept. 106-1005). Filed on Oct. 26 (Legislative day of Oct. 25), H. Res. 651, providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules (H. Rept. 106-1006); Filed on Oct. 26 (Legislative day of Oct. 25), H. Res. 652, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 2614 to amend the Small Business Investment Act to make improvements to the certified development company program (H. Rept. 106-1007); Filed on Oct. 26 (Legislative day of Oct. 25), H. Res. 653, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 4942 making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001 (H. Rept. 106-1008). Pages H10907, S10909-S11192, H11193 Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he designated Representative Pease to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H10811 Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the guest Chaplain, the Rev. Dr. Ronald F. Christian of Fairfax, Virginia. Page H10811 Journal: Agreed to the Speaker's approval of the Journal of Tuesday, Oct. 24 by a yea and nay vote of 332 yeas to 51 nays, Roll No. 544. Pages H10811, H10817 Foreign Operations Appropriations Conference Report: The House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 4811, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001 by a yea and nay vote of 307 yeas to 101 nays, Roll No. 546. Pages H10825-41 Agreed to H. Res. 647, the rule that waived points of order against the conference report by voice vote. Earlier, agreed to order the previous question by of 210 yeas to 197 nays, Roll No. 545. Pages H10817-25 Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures that were debated on Tuesday, Oct. 24: Older Americans Act Amendments: H.R. 782, amended, to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2000 through 2003 (passed by a yea and nay vote of 405 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 547). Agreed to amend the title; Pages H10841-42D1127 Violence in the Middle East: H. Con. Res. 426, concerning the violence in the Middle East (a yea and nay vote of 365 yeas to 30 nays with 11 voting ``present,'' Roll No. 549); and Pages H10842-43 Great Sand Dunes National Preserve in the State of Colorado: S. 2547, to provide for the establishment of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and the Great Sand Dunes National Preserve in the State of Colorado (passed by a yea and nay vote of 366 yeas to 34 nays, Roll No. 550)--clearing the measure for the President. Pages H10843-44 Suspension Failed--Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor: The House failed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5375, amended, to establish the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor in the State of New York (failed to pass by a 2/3 yea and nay vote of 223 yeas to 183 nays, Roll No. 548). The bill was debated on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Page H10842 Rule Providing for Further Continuing Appropriations Resolutions: The House agreed to H. Res. 646, providing for consideration of House Joint Resolutions 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, and 120, each making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2001 by a yea and nay vote of 205 yeas to 191 nays, Roll No. 551. Pages H10844-49 Further Continuing Appropriations: The House passed H.J. Res. 115, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001 by a yea and nay vote of 395 yeas to 9 nays, Roll No. 552. Pages H10849-56 Estuaries and Clean Waters Act: The House agreed to the conference report on S. 835, to encourage the restoration of estuary habitat through more efficient project financing and enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal restoration programs by voice vote. Pages H10857-67 [Page: D1127] H. Res. 648, the rule that waived points of order against the conference report was agreed to by voice vote. Pages H10856-57 Federal Courts Improvement: The House passed S. 2915, to make improvements in the operation and administration of the Federal courts. Earlier, agreed to an amendment that makes technical changes and strikes section 103. Pages H10867-71 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grants: The House passed S. 2413, to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to clarify the procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests--clearing the measure for the President. Pages H10871-72 Presidential Threat Protection: The House disagreed with the Senate amendments numbered 1 and 3; agreed to the Senate amendments numbered 2 and 4; and agreed to the Senate amendment numbered 5 with an amendment to H.R. 3048, to amend section 879 of title 18, United States Code, to provide clearer coverage over threats against former Presidents and members of their families. Pages H10872-74 Dairy Market Enhancement: The House passed S. 2773, to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to enhance dairy markets through dairy product mandatory reporting clearing the measure for the President. Pages H10874-75 Recess: The House recessed at 10:35 p.m. and reconvened at 7:03 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26. Pages H10905, H10909 Recess: The House recessed at 7:04 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26 and reconvened at 8:32 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26. Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate appear on pages H10812, H10844, and H10880. Referrals: S. 2811 was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, S. 3164 was referred to the Committees on Judiciary and Commerce, S. 3194 and S.J. Res. 36 were referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and S. Con. Res. 155 was referred to the Committee on International Relations. Page H11192 Quorum Calls Votes: Nine yea and nay votes developed during the proceedings of the House today and appear on pages H10817, H10824-25, H10840-41, H10841-42, H10842, H10843, H10843-44, H10848-49, and H10855-56. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 10:00 a.m. and adjourned at 8:33 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160029-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160029-1 Wed, 25 Oct 2000 14:00:17 GMT Bills Introduced: 25 public bills, H.R. 5499-5523; 4 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 430-432, and H. Res. 643 were introduced. Pages H10472-73 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows. Supplemental report on H.R. 454, to reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act to promote legal certainty, enhance competition, and reduce systemic risk in markets for futures and over-the-counter derivatives (H. Rept. 106-711 Pt. 4). H.R. 4725, to amend the Zuni Land Conservation Act of 1990 to provide for the expenditure of Zuni funds by that tribe, amended (H. Rept. 106-993 Pt. 1). Pages H10471-72 Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he designated Representative Ose to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H10289 Water Resources Development Act: The House passed S. 2796, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States by a yea and nay vote of 394 yeas to 14 nays, Roll No. 534. Pages H10292-H10365 Agreed to the Rahall motion to commit the bill to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure with instructions to report it back forthwith with amendments that strike sections 330 and 436 and make technical changes. Subsequently, the House agreed to the en bloc amendment as specified in the Rahall motion. Page H10364 [Page: D1106] Pursuant to rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the Congressional Record and numbered 2 was considered as adopted. Page H10321 H. Res. 639, the rule that provided for consideration of the bill was agreed to by voice vote. Pages H10290-92 Water Resources Development--Go to Conference: The House insisted on its amendment to S. 2796, and requested a conference: Appointed as conferees: Chairman Shuster and Representatives Young of Alaska, Boehlert, Shaw, Oberstar, Borski, and Menendez. Page H10365 Agreed to the Oberstar motion to instruct conferees to insist on section 586 of the House amendment. Page H10365 VA, HUD Appropriations: The House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 4635, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001 by a yea and nay vote of 386 yeas to 24 nays, Roll No. 536. Pages H10369-93 Earlier, agreed to H. Res. 638, the rule that waived points of order against the conference report by a yea and nay vote of 400 yeas to 7 nays, Roll No. 535. Pages H19366-69 Further Continuing Appropriations: The House passed H.J. Res. 114, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001 by a yea and nay vote of 262 yeas to 136 nays, Roll No. 539. Pages H10402-11 H. Res. 637, the rule that provided for consideration of the joint resolution was agreed to by a recorded vote of 209 ayes to 187 noes, Roll No. 538. Agreed to order the previous question by a yea and nay vote of 212 yeas to 193 nays, Roll No. 537. Pages H10393-H10402 Foreign Assistance Appropriations: The House disagreed with the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference on H.R. 4811, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001. Appointed as conferees: Chairman Young of Florida and Representatives Callahan, Porter, Wolf, Packard, Knollenberg, Kingston, Lewis of California, Wicker, Pelosi, Lowey, Jackson of Illinois, Kilpatrick, Sabo, and Obey. Pages H10449-50 Agreed to the Pelosi motion to instruct conferees to insist on the highest possible funding level for Debt Restructuring, and on provisions authorizing a United States contribution to the Highly Indebted Poor Countries Trust Fund without unnecessary legislative restrictions. Pages H10449-50 Consideration of Suspensions: The House agreed to H. Res. 640, providing for the consideration of motions to suspend the rules on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2000. Pursuant to the rule, H. Res. 615 and H. Res. 633 were laid on the table. Pages H10411-15 Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures: Commodity Futures Modernization: H.R. 4541, amended, to reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act to promote legal certainty, enhance competition, and reduce systemic risk in markets for futures and over-the-counter derivatives (passed by a yea and nay vote of 377 yeas to 4 nays, Roll No. 540); Page H10416 Kristen's Act: H.R. 2780, to authorize the Attorney General to provide grants for organizations to find missing adults; Pages H10452-54 Increasing Public Awareness of Multiple Sclerosis: H. Con. Res. 271, expressing the support of Congress for activities to increase public awareness of multiple sclerosis; and Pages H10454-57 Regulation of Electric Bikes CPSC: H.R. 2592, amended, to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide that low-speed electric bicycles are consumer products subject to such Act. Pages H10457-58 District of Columbia Performance Accountability: The House passed S. 3062, to modify the date on which the Mayor of the District of Columbia submits a performance accountability plan to Congress--clearing the measure for the President. Page H10459 Freedman's Bureau Records Preservation: The House passed H.R. 5157, to amend title 44, United States Code, to ensure preservation of the records of the Freedmen's Bureau. Agreed to the Horn amendment in the nature of a substitute. Pages H10459-61 Presidential Messages: Read the following messages from the President: Significant Narcotic Traffickers in Colombia: Message wherein he transmitted his report on significant narcotic traffickers in Colombia--referred to the Committee on International Relations and ordered printed (H. Doc. 106-303); Department of Transportation Activities Report: Message wherein he transmitted the Department of Transportation's reports on various activities for calendar year 1998--referred to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Commerce. Page H10461 Meeting Hour--Monday, Oct. 23: Agreed that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet D1107at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23 for morning-hour debates. Page H10452 Meeting Hour--Tuesday, Oct. 24: Agreed that when the House adjourns on Monday, it adjourn to meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24 for morning-hour debates. Page H10452 Calendar Wednesday: Agreed to dispense with the Calendar Wednesday business of Oct. 25, 2000. Page H10452 Referral: S. Con. Res. 146 was referred to the Committee on International Relations. Page H10469 Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate appear on pages H10289 and H10415. Quorum Calls--Votes: Six yea and nay votes and one recorded vote developed during the proceedings of the House today and appear on pages H10364-65, H10369, H10392-93, H10401, H10401-02, H10410-11, and H10448-49. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 9:40 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159883-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159883-1 Thu, 19 Oct 2000 14:00:52 GMT Bills Introduced: 17 public bills, H.R. 5482-5498; 3 resolutions, H.J. Res. 114, and H. Res. 641-642 were introduced. Pages H10256-57 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows. H.R. 3250, to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health of minority individuals, amended (H. Rept. 106-986); H.R. 1552, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2000 and fiscal year 2001 for the Marine Research and related environmental research and development program activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Science Foundation, amended (H. Rept. 106-987, Pt. 1); Conference report on H.R. 4635, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001 (H. Rept. 106-988); H. Res. 637, providing for consideration of H.J. Res. 114, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001 (H. Rept. 106-989); H. Res. 638, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 4635, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001 (H. Rept. 106-990); [Page: D1098] H. Res. 639, providing for consideration of S. 2796, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States (H. Rept. 106-991); and H. Res. 640, providing for the consideration of motions to suspend the rules (H. Rept. 106-992). Pages H10083-H10224, H10256 Honoring the Crew of the U.S.S. Cole: The House agreed to H. Res 631, honoring the members of the crew of the guided missile destroyer U.S.S. Cole (DDG-67) who were killed or wounded in the terrorist bombing attack on that vessel in Aden, Yemen, on October 12, 2000, expressing the sympathies of the House of Representatives to the families of those crew members, commending the ship's crew for their heroic damage control efforts, and condemning the bombing of that ship by a yea and nay vote of 386 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 531. Pages H10070-81 Endangered Fish Recovery Programs for Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins: The House agreed to S. Con. Res. 151, to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 2348, endangered fish recovery implementation programs for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins. Page H10069 Five Nations Oklahoma Citizens Land Reform: Agreed by unanimous consent that the Clerk be authorized in the engrossment of H.R. 5308, to amend laws relating to the lands of the citizens of the Muscogee (Creek), Seminole, Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations, historically referred to as the Five Civilized Tribes, to make the correction placed at the desk by Representative Walden of Oregon. The bill was passed under suspension of the rules on Oct. 17, 2000. Page H10069 Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures that were debated on Tuesday, Oct. 17. National Children's Memorial Day. H. Con. Res. 415, expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a National Children's Memorial Day (agreed to by a yea and nay vote of 376 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 532); Pages H10081-82 Social Security Number Confidentiality: H.R. 3218, to amend title 31, United States Code, to prohibit the appearance of Social Security account numbers on or through unopened mailings of checks or other drafts issued on public money in the Treasury (passed by a yea and nay vote of 385 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 533); Page H10082 Fish and Wildlife Programs Improvement and National Wildlife Refuge System Centennial: Agreed to the Senate amendments to H.R. 3671, to amend the Acts popularly known as the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to enhance the funds available for grants to States for fish and wildlife conservation projects and increase opportunities for recreational hunting, bow hunting, trapping, archery, and fishing, by eliminating opportunities for waste, fraud, abuse, maladministration, and unauthorized expenditures for administration and execution of those Acts--clearing the measure for the President; Page H10082 Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance: H.R. 4148, amended, to make technical amendments to the provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act relating to contract support costs; and Page H10082 Compensation to Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe for Takings: S. 964, amended, to provide for equitable compensation for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Earlier, agreed by unanimous consent that the amendment to the bill be deemed to include the corrections placed at the desk by Representative Walden of Oregon. Pages H10069-70, H10082-83 Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance: The Chair announced the Speaker's reappointment of Mr. Henry Givens of St. Louis, Missouri to the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance for a three-year term. Page H10083 Recess: The House recessed at 4:18 p.m. and reconvened at 5:00 p.m. Page H10070 Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate appear on pages H10067 and H10224. Quorum Calls--Votes: Three yea and nay votes developed during the proceedings of the House today and appear on pages H10080-81, H10081-82, and H10082. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 4 p.m. and adjourned at 10:38 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159856-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159856-1 Wed, 18 Oct 2000 19:59:55 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159557-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159557-3 Tue, 03 Oct 2000 15:01:21 GMT Military chiefs testified about the current state of training and readiness in the Armed Forces, and future military requirements. Among the issues they addressed were the toll of increased forward deployments, the state of equipment maintenance, and future needs for modernization. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159466-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159466-1 Thu, 28 Sep 2000 04:35:52 GMT Participants paid tribute to Elizabeth Dole for her public service, leadership, and as a role model for women. They emphasized her political courage, humanitarianism, and work on behalf of the Republican Party. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158570-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158570-1 Mon, 07 Aug 2000 12:00:50 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158554-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158554-1 Mon, 31 Jul 2000 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158388-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158388-1 Tue, 25 Jul 2000 14:00:20 GMT Bills Introduced: 14 public bills, H.R. 4884-4897; and 2 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 377 and H. Res. 558, were introduced. Pages H6598-99 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows. Committee on Appropriations Report on the Revised Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2001 (H. Rept. 106-761); H.R. 3919, to provide assistance for the conservation of coral reefs, to coordinate Federal coral reef conservation activities, amended (H. Rept. 106-762); H.R. 3182, to provide for a land conveyance to the city of Craig, Alaska (H. Rept. 106-763); H.R. 2958, to provide for the continuation of higher education through the conveyance of certain public lands in the State of Alaska to the University of Alaska (H. Rept. 106-764); [Page: D779] Conference report on H.R. 4810, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 103(a)(1) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2001 (H. Rept. 106-765); H. Res. 559, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 4810, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 103(a)(1) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2001 (H. Rept. 106-766); and H. Res. 560, providing for consideration of H.R. 4871, making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001 (H. Rept. 106-767). Page H6598 Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he designated Representative Ose to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H6473 Profound Sorrow on the Death of the Honorable Paul Coverdell, a Senator from the State of Georgia: The House agreed to H. Res. 558, expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Senator Paul Coverdell. Pages H6540-48 Comprehensive Retirement Security and Pension Reform Act: The House passed H.R. 1102, to provide for pension reform, by a recorded vote of 401 ayes to 25 noes, Roll No. 412. Pages H6477-H6529 In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill, the amendment consisting of the text of H.R. 4843, as reported, H. Rept. 106-753, was considered as adopted pursuant to the rule. Pages H6493-H6529 Rejected the Neal motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Ways and Means with instructions to report it back with an amendment that includes a contingency based on a Medicare prescription drug benefit and no on-budget deficit by a yea and nay vote of 185 yeas to 239 nays, Roll No. 411. Pages H6526-28 Rejected the Neal amendment in the nature of a substitute, as modified, that sought to include the text of H.R. 4843, as reported, H. Rept. 106-753, provide a credit for low and middle income workers, make small business employees eligible to claim a credit, provide relief from certain section 405 rules, and express a sense of Congress concerning the resolution of cash balances by a yea and nay vote of 200 yeas to 221 nays, Roll No. 410. Pages H6513-26 H. Res. 557, the rule that provided for consideration of the bill was agreed to by voice vote. Pages H6476-77 DOD Appropriations Conference Report: The House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 4576, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001 by a yea and nay vote of 367 yeas to 58 nays, Roll No. 413. Pages H6529-40 H. Res. 554, the rule that waived points of order against the conference report was agreed to by voice vote. Pages H6529-30 Russian-American Trust and Cooperation Act: The House passed H.R. 4118, to prohibit the rescheduling or forgiveness of any outstanding bilateral debt owed to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation until the President certifies to the Congress that the Government of the Russian Federation has ceased all its operations at, removed all personnel from, and permanently closed the intelligence facility at Lourdes, Cuba by a yea and nay vote of 275 yeas to 146 nays, Roll No. 414. Pages H6552-61 Pursuant to the rule, the Committee on International Relations amendment in the nature of a substitute now printed in the reported bill, H. Rept. 106-668, was considered as adopted. Page H6552 Rejected the Mr. Gejdenson motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on International Relations with instructions to establish a bipartisan national commission to study and report to the President on the exercise of the presidential waiver in section 3(b)(2) of the bill with regard to United States national interests in the context of other possible actions (including changes in United States policy) toward Cuba. Pages H6559-60 H. Res. 555, the rule that provided for consideration of the bill was agreed to by voice vote. Pages H6548-52 Send to Conference Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations: The House disagreed with the Senate amendment to H.R. 4577, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and agreed to a conference. Appointed as conferees Chairman Young of Florida and Representatives Porter, Bonilla, Istook, Miller of Florida, Dickey, Wicker, Northup, Cunningham, Obey, Hoyer, Pelosi, Lowey, DeLauro, and Jackson of Illinois. Pages H6561-64 By a yea and nay vote of 207 yeas to 212 nays, Roll No. 415, rejected the Obey motion to instruct conferees to insist in the Senate amendment on no less than $42,674,645,000 for the Department of Education; no less than $7,353,141,000 for IDEA, no less than $8,692,000,000 for the Pell Grant Program, no less than $6,267,000,000 for the Head Start Program, no less than $817,328,000 for the Child Care Development Block Grant, and no less than $20,512,735,000 for NIH, and to disagree with provisions in the Senate amendment which deny the President's requests to reduce class sizes in the early grades and for high school construction, and instead broadly expand the Title VI Education Block Grant with limited accountability in the use of funds. Pages H6561-64 Suspension--Drug Addiction Treatment: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2634, amended, to amend the Controlled Substances D780Act with respect to registration requirements for practitioners who dispense narcotic drugs in schedule IV or V for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment by a yea and nay vote of 412 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 416. The motion to suspend the rules was debated on Tuesday, July 18. Agreed to amend the title. Page H6564 Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate today appear on pages H6473. Amendments: Amendments ordered pursuant to the rule appear on pages H6600-01. Quorum Calls--Votes: Six yea and nay votes and one recorded vote developed during the proceedings of the House today and appear on pages H6526, H6528, H6528-29, H6539-40, H6560-61, H6563-64, and H6564. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 10:00 a.m. and pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 558, adjourned at 10:31 p.m. as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Honorable Paul Coverdell, a Senator from the State of Georgia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158305-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158305-1 Wed, 19 Jul 2000 14:00:59 GMT Republicans from the House of Representatives held a rally to discuss legislative accomplishments in the month of June. Among the achievements they discussed were additional debt reduction, death tax penalty, Medicare lockbox, funded education priorities, strengthened medical research, and a commitment to veterans. They also talked about legislative issues they hope to address when the house reconvenes including marriage penalty reconciliation, IRA and pension reform, and community renewal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157979-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157979-1 Fri, 30 Jun 2000 06:11:03 GMT The committee heard testimony about the proposed merger between U.S. Airways and American Airlines. Among the issues they discussed were the benefits that each company would gain, the effects it might have on consumers, and the trend it might set for future airline mergers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157680-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157680-1 Wed, 14 Jun 2000 04:06:29 GMT Bills Introduced: 11 public bills, H.R. 4488-4498, were introduced. Page H3412 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 1304, to ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws apply to negotiations between groups of health care professionals and health plans and health insurance issuers in the same manner as such laws apply to collective bargaining by labor organizations under the National Labor Relations Act, amended (H. Rept. 106-625); H. Res. 505, providing for consideration of H.R. 4475, making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001 (H. Rept. 106-626); and H. Res. 506, providing for consideration of H.R. 4392, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System (H. Rept. 106-627). Page H3412 Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he designated Representative Burr to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H3311 Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001: The House passed H.R. 4205, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2001 by a recorded vote of 353 ayes to 63 noes, Roll No. 208. Agreed to amend the title. Pages H3314-21, H3346-97 Rejected the Kucinich motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Armed Services with instructions that it report back forthwith with an amendment that reduces national missile defense funding by $2.2 billion. Pages H3395-96 Agreed to the Committee on Armed Services amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order by the rule. Page H3395 Agreed to: Dreier amendment, no. 3 printed in H. Rept. 106-621 and debated on May 18, that shortens the Congressional waiting period to review proposed adjustments of high performance computers for export purposes from 180 days to 60 days (agreed to by a recorded vote of 415 ayes to 8 noes, Roll No. 195); Pages H3317-18 Traficant amendment, no. 20 printed in H. Rept. 106-621 and debated on May 18, that authorizes the assignment of military personnel to assist Immigration and Naturalization Service and Customs Service at the request of the Attorney General or Secretary of the Treasury (agreed to by a recorded vote of 243 ayes to 183 noes, Roll No. 197); Pages H3319-20 Stearns amendment, no. 13 printed in H. Rept. 106-621 and debated on May 18, that requires a study to compare the coverage for physical, speech, and occupational therapies under TRICARE Program and Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services to the coverage and benefits under Medicare and the Federal Employees health Benefits program (agreed to by a recorded vote of 426 ayes with none voting ``no'', Roll No. 198); Pages H3320-21 Skelton amendment, no. 4 printed in H. Rept. 106-624, that strikes Title XV, provisions regarding Vieques Island, Puerto Rico and conveys the Naval Ammunition Support detachment located on the western end of Vieques Island to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (agreed to by a recorded vote of 218 ayes to 201 noes, Roll No. 202); Pages H3362-71 Cox amendment, no. 3 printed in H. Rept. 106-624, that prohibits any arrangement which would make the United States liable for nuclear accidents occurring in North Korea (agreed to by a recorded vote of 334 ayes to 85 noes, Roll No. 205); Pages H3357-62, H3372-73 Whitfield amendment, no. 5 printed in H. Rept. 106-624 as modified, that expresses the sense of Congress concerning compensation and health care for nuclear workers at Department of Energy facilities and vendor sites who were exposed to radioactive and hazardous substances including beryllium and silica; and Pages H3373-77 Taylor of Mississippi amendment, no. 6 printed in H. Rept. 106-624, that makes permanent the TRICARE Senior Prime demonstration program, more commonly known as Medicare Subvention (agreed to by a recorded vote of 406 ayes to 10 noes, Roll No. 207). Pages H3377-84, H3391-92 Rejected: Frank of Massachusetts amendment, no. 2 printed in H. Rept. 106-621 and debated on May 18, that sought to reduce the total amount authorized by 1 percent (rejected by a recorded vote of 88 ayes to 331 noes, Roll No. 194); Pages H3316-17 Luther amendment, no. 4 printed in H. Rept. 106-621 and debated on May 18, that sought to terminate production funding for twelve Trident II D495(D-5) submarine-launched ballistic missiles (rejected by a recorded vote of 112 ayes to 313 noes, Roll No. 196); Pages H3318-19 [Page: D495] Sanford amendment, no. 10 printed in H. Rept. 106-621, that sought to repeal the authority for the Secretary of Defense to transfer property to law enforcement activities at less-than-fair-market-value. (rejected by a recorded vote of 56 ayes to 368 noes, Roll No. 199); Pages H3314-16, H3321 Sanchez amendment, no. 1 printed in H. Rept. 106-624, that sought to permit abortions at military hospitals overseas (rejected by a recorded vote of 195 ayes to 221 noes, Roll No. 203); Pages H3347-50, H3371 Moakley amendment, no. 2 printed in H. Rept. 106-624, that sought to repeal the authority for the United States Army School of the Americas and establish a task force to assess the kind of education and training that is appropriate for the Department of Defense to provide to military personnel of Latin American nations (rejected by a recorded vote of 204 ayes to 214 noes, Roll No. 204); and Pages H3350-57, H3371-72 Buyer substitute amendment, no. 7 printed in H. Rept. 106-624, to the Taylor of Mississippi amendment that sought to expand the Medicare subvention demonstration program to up to seven additional sites and up to 13 additional military treatment facilities (rejected by a recorded vote of 95 ayes to 323 noes, Roll No. 206). Pages H3384-91 The Clerk was authorized to make technical and conforming changes in the engrossment of the bill. Page H3397 H. Res. 504, the rule that is providing for further consideration of the bill was agreed to by a recorded vote of 254 ayes to 169 noes, Roll No. 201. Agreed to order the previous question by a yea and nay vote of 226 yeas to 200 nays, Roll No. 200. Pages H3321-46 American Institute in Taiwan: The House concurred in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3707, to authorize funds for the site selection and construction of a facility in Taipei, Taiwan, suitable for the mission of the American Institute in Taiwan--clearing the measure for the President. Pages H3397-98 Presidential Messages--National Emergency Re Burma: Periodic Report: Read a message wherein he transmitted his 6 month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to Burma--referred to the Committee on International Relations and ordered printed (H. Doc. 106-241); and Federal Register Notice: Read a message wherein he transmitted his Federal Register notice with respect to Burma--referred to the Committee on International Relations and ordered printed (H. Doc. 106-242). Page H3398 Amendments: Amendments ordered printed pursuant to the rule appear on pages H3413-14. Quorum Calls--Votes: One yea and nay vote and fourteen recorded votes developed during the proceedings of the House today and appear on pages H3317, H3317-18, H3318-19, H3319-20, H3320-21, H3321, H3345-46, H3346, H3370-71, H3371, H3371-72, H3372-73, H3390-91, H3391-92, and H3396-97. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 10:12 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157185-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157185-1 Thu, 18 May 2000 14:01:35 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157007-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157007-1 Tue, 09 May 2000 15:01:07 GMT Bills Introduced: 15 public bills, H.R. 4376-4390; and 9 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 317-319 and H. Res. 490-495, were introduced. Pages H2605-06 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: Conference report on H.R. 434, to authorize a new trade and investment policy for sub-Sahara Africa (H. Rept. 106-606); and H. Res. 489, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 434, to authorize a new trade and investment policy for sub-Sahara Africa (H. Rept. 106-607). Pages H2514-52, H2605 Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the guest Chaplain, Rev. Thomas A. Kuhn of Centerville, Ohio. Page H2513 Profound Sorrow on the Death of His Eminence John Cardinal O'Connor: The House agreed to H. Con. Res. 317, expressing the sense of the Congress on the death of John Cardinal O'Connor, Archbishop of New York. Pages H2590-96 Florida Keys Water Quality Improvements: The House passed H.R. 673, to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and other appropriate agencies for the purpose of improving water quality throughout the marine ecosystem of the Florida Keys by a yea and nay vote of 411 yeas to 7 nays, Roll No. 143. Pages H2558-61, H2566-67 Agreed to the Committee amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order by the rule. Page H2561 Agreed to: Deutsch amendment that clarifies that EPA may make grants to agencies of municipalities of Monroe County, Florida and other appropriate public agencies of the State of Florida or Monroe County to improve water quality in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary; and Page H2561 Traficant amendment that expresses the sense of Congress that grantees should purchase only American-made equipment and products and shall report any expenditures on foreign made items within 180 days of the expenditure. Page H2561 H. Res. 483, the rule that provided for consideration of the bill was agreed to by voice vote. Pages H2555-57 Alternative Water Sources Act: The House passed H.R. 1106, to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to State agencies with responsibility for water source development for the purpose of maximizing available water supply and protecting the environment through the development of alternative water sources by a yea and nay vote of 416 yeas to 5 nays, Roll No. 142. Pages H2562-66 Agreed to the Committee amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order by the rule. Page H2566 Agreed to the Traficant amendment that expresses the sense of Congress that grantees should purchase only American-made equipment and products and shall report any expenditures on foreign made items within 180 days of the expenditure. Pages H2565-66 H. Res. 485, the rule that provided for consideration of the bill was agreed to by voice vote. Pages H2557-58 Trade and Development Act: The House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 434, to authorize a new trade and investment policy for sub-Sahara Africa by a yea and nay vote of 309 yeas to 110 nays, Roll No. 145. Pages H2577-89 Agreed to H. Res. 489, the rule that waived points of order against the conference report by a voice vote. Pages H2572-77 Earlier, agreed to H. Res. 488, the rule that allowed the House to consider a rule for consideration of the conference report on the same day it was reported from the Committee on Rules, by a yea and nay vote of 301 yeas to 114 nays, Roll No. 144. Pages H2567-72 Mexico-United States InterParliamentary Group: The Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of the following members of the House to the Mexico-United States InterParliamentary Group: Representative Ballenger, Vice Chairman, and Representatives Dreier, Barton of Texas, Ewing, Manzullo, Bilbray, Stenholm, Pastor, Filner, Roybal-Allard, and Faleomavaega, in addition to Representative Kolbe, appointed earlier as Chairman. Page H2596D427 Legislative Program: The Majority Leader announced the legislative program for the week of May 8. Page H2589 Meeting Hour--Monday, May 8: Agreed that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 on Monday, May 8 for morning-hour debates. Page H2590 Calendar Wednesday: Agreed to dispense with the Calendar Wednesday business of Wednesday, May 10. Page H2590 Quorum Calls--Votes: Four yea and nay votes developed during the proceedings of the House today and appear on pages H2566, H2566-67, H2571-72, and H2589. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 10:00 a.m. and adjourned at 5:59 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156886-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156886-1 Thu, 04 May 2000 14:03:47 GMT Republican leaders spoke to reporters about the fiscal year 2001 budget. The budget increased spending for defense and education, provided aid to farmers, and contained a $150 billion tax cut over 5 years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156572-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156572-1 Fri, 14 Apr 2000 08:30:19 GMT Representative Fowler talked about a Congressional hearing about preparedness of the nation against terrorist attacks involving weapons of mass destruction. She also responded to viewer calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156434-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156434-1 Thu, 06 Apr 2000 13:28:42 GMT The House is scheduled to take up H.R. 3908, the 2000 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, and is expected to be in session until late tonight. Bills Introduced: 20 public bills, H.R. 4109-4128; 2 private bills, H.R. 4129-4130; and 3 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 295 and H. Res. 451-452, were introduced. Pages H1587-88 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 3039, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to assist in the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay (Rept. 106-550); H.R. 1359, to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse to be constructed at 10 East Commerce Street in Youngstown, Ohio, as the ``Frank J. Battisti and Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building and United States Courthouse'' (H. Rept. 106-551); S. 1567, to designate the United States courthouse located at 223 Broad Street in Albany, Georgia, as the ``C.B. King United States Courthouse'', amended (H. Rept. 106-552); and H.R. 1776, to expand home ownership in the United States, amended (H. Rept. 106-553). Page H1587 Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he designated Representative Nussle to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H1481 Journal: Agreed to the Speaker's approval of the Journal of March 28 by a yea and nay vote of 356 yeas to 47 nays with 1 voting ``present'', Roll No. 80. Pages H1481, H1484-85 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations: The House completed general debate and began considering amendments to H.R. 3908, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000. Pages H1495-H1585 Agreed To: Toomey amendment, printed in H. Rept. 106-549, that appropriated $4 billion from the on-budget surplus to reduce publicly held debt (agreed to by a recorded vote of 420 ayes with none voting ``no'' and 3 voting ``present'', Roll No. 83); Pages H1516-19 Hutchinson amendment, printed in H. Rept. 106-549, that allocates $15 million of unobligated funding in the Community Oriented Policing Services program for initiatives to combat methamphetamine production and trafficking; Pages H1540-41D283 Sawyer amendment, printed in H. Rept. 106-549, that allocates $50 million of funding for Plan Colombia and Andean Regional Counternarcotics Activities for assistance for internally displaced persons in Colombia; Pages H1541-42 Lewis of California amendment, printed in H. Rept. 106-549, that appropriates an additional $4 billion for military health care, quality of life, recruitment and retention, and readiness and maintenance (agreed to by a recorded vote of 289 ayes to 130 noes, Roll No. 85); Pages H1546-52, H1556 Gilman amendment, printed in H. Rept. 106-549, that conditions military assistance for Colombia upon certification by the President that the Government of Colombia has implemented a strategy to eliminate coca and opium poppy production by 2005, grants the head of the Colombian Armed Forces the authority to dismiss personnel for gross violation of human rights, assures that the Armed Forces cooperate with civilian authorities in the investigation and prosecution in civilian courts of human rights, and develops a Judge Advocate General Corps for the Colombian armed forces (agreed to by a recorded vote of 380 ayes to 39 noes, Roll No. 87) ; Pages H1543-46, H1557-58 Fowler amendment that expresses the sense of the Congress that members of the Armed Forces and their dependents should not have to rely on the food stamp program; Page H1563 Hoekstra amendment, printed in H. Rept. 106-549, that transfers $1 million to the Corporation for National and Community Service Inspector General to conduct reviews and audits of the State Commissions on National and Community Service; Page H1576 Largent amendment, printed in H. Rept. 106-549, that makes available $750,000 to the Commission on Online Child Protection; Page H1577 Schaffer amendment, printed in H. Rept. 106-549, that requires the GAO conduct and complete a comprehensive fraud audit of the Department of Education; Pages H1583-84 Rejected: Sanford amendment, printed in H. Rept. 106-549, that sought to reduce funding for various programs by $1.6 billion; strike emergency designations to bring all spending on budget and subject to caps; and sequester all funding except defense and disaster relief as offsets (rejected by a recorded vote of 108 ayes to 315 noes, Roll No. 82); Pages H1514-16 Obey amendment, printed in H. Rept. 106-549, that sought to reduce funding for counternarcotics by $552 million (rejected by a recorded vote of 186 ayes to 239 noes, Roll No. 84); Pages H1520-24 Pelosi amendment that sought to reduce funding for counter-drug activities for Push Into Southern Colombia program by $51 million; Pages H1524-40 Ramstad amendment, printed in H. Rept. 106-549, that sought to strike Title I, Counternarcotics, and thereby reduce overall funding by $1.7 billion (rejected by a recorded vote of 158 ayes to 262 noes, Roll No. 86); Pages H1552-54, H1556-57 Fowler amendment, printed in H. Rept. 106-549, that sought to prohibit the use of $40 million for a referendum among the residents of Vieques, Puerto Rico regarding further use of the island range by the Navy and require that the President certify that all trespassing and other intrusions on the range have ceased and that comprehensive operational training has resumed before economic development funding of $40 million is made available (rejected by a recorded vote of 183 ayes to 232 noes, Roll No. 88). Pages H1561-63, H1584-85 Points of Order Sustained Against: Taylor of Mississippi amendment, no. 9 and printed in the Congressional Record, that sought to limit the number of military personnel in Colombia; Pages H1542-43 Farr amendment that sought to earmark Agency for International Development funding in Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia for alternative economic development activities to be managed by the United Nations Drug Control Program; Pages H1554-56 Section 3602 that specifies that the Executive Draft on Federal Transportation in the National Capital Region shall take effect on the date of enactment and requires a study on its implementation within 60 days of enactment; Pages H1572-73 Withdrawn: The Clayton amendment was offered but subsequently withdrawn that sought to make $1 million available for implementation of the Flood Water Mitigation and Stream Restoration Project in Princeville, North Carolina; Page H1565 Kaptur amendment was offered but subsequently withdrawn that sought to allocate $130 million for grants and loans for equity capital to establish farmer-owned cooperatives for the processing and marketing of agricultural commodities, including livestock; Pages H1565-66 Kilpatrick amendment was offered but subsequently withdrawn that sought to provide an additional $20 million in funding for flood recovery efforts in the Republic of Mozambique and surrounding affected countries; Pages H1569-70 Blagojevich amendment was offered but subsequently withdrawn that sought to provide an additional $500 million for youth activities under the Workforce Investment Act; Pages H1570-71D284 Cardin amendment was offered but subsequently withdrawn that sought to increase the limit on Social Security Administration administrative expenses by $336 million; Pages H1571-72 Isakson amendment was offered but subsequently withdrawn that sought to provide $225,000 for the Web-Based Education Commission; Page H1575 Postponed proceedings: Weldon of Pennsylvania amendment that provides $10 million for the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program, $80 million for a local government matching Fire Competitive Grant Program, and allow Community Development Block Grants to be used for local fire service use was offered and debated. The Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment; Pages H1577-83 H. Res. 450, the rule that provided for consideration of the bill was agreed to by a yea and nay vote of 241 yeas to 182 nays, Roll No. 81. Pages H1485-95 Order of Business--Emergency Supplemental: Agreed that during further consideration of H.R. 3908, in the committee of the Whole pursuant to H. Res. 450, no further amendment shall be in order except for pro forma amendments offered by the Chairman or ranking member of the Committee on Appropriations for the purpose of debate; amendment printed in part B of H. Rept. 105-549 and numbered 12; and amendments offered by Representatives Paul, Stearns, Taylor of Mississippi, Traficant, Baldacci, Tancredo, and Kaptur. Pages H1585-86 Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate today appears on page H1481. Quorum Calls--Votes: Seven yea and nay votes and two recorded votes developed during the proceedings of the House today and appear on pages H1485, H1494-95, H1515-16, H1519, H1523-24, H1556, H1556-57, H1557-58, and H1584-85. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 10:00 a.m. and adjourned at 12:03 a.m. on Thursday, March 30. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156216-1 Wed, 29 Mar 2000 15:02:17 GMT Secretary Cohen and General Shelton testified about funding needs for the Department of Defense. Among the issues they discussed were recruitment and retention, operational tempo, and peacekeeping missions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155297-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155297-1 Thu, 10 Feb 2000 03:16:55 GMT Rep. Watts, chair of the House Republican Conference, and other leaders talked with reporters about the upcoming congressional agenda, including legislation regarding tax relief, international trade, and technology. They also talked about consumer privacy issues and U.S. leadership in the world. After their prepared remarks they responded to questions from the media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154549-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154549-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2000 19:03:07 GMT Republican members of Congress talked with reporters about defense spending legislation, praised the passing of a pay raise for active duty military personnel, and called on the administration to slow the operational tempo for troop deployments. After their prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153707-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153707-1 Thu, 18 Nov 1999 04:02:39 GMT Republican leaders talked to reporters about a budget agreement which provided modest tax cuts for middle income families. They said that the agreement did not use Social Security funds to pay for any of the programs included. After their comments they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153680-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153680-1 Wed, 17 Nov 1999 05:42:29 GMT Republican leaders talked to reporters about an agreement on the federal budget which included a modest tax cut for middle income families. After their comments they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153669-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153669-1 Wed, 17 Nov 1999 05:22:12 GMT House Speaker Hastert announced the release of a report on the threat that North Korea poses to U.S. national security, charging that it sells missile technology to other countries, engages in narcotics trafficking, harbors terrorists, and regularly infiltrates agents into South Korea and Japan. They criticized the Clinton administration for "appeasement" in its policy towards North Korea. They took questions from the media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153338-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153338-1 Sat, 06 Nov 1999 23:13:05 GMT The House will consider legislation to encourage financial literacy training, support a National Civility Week, and urge the Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of prayer and invocations at public school sporting events. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153300-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153300-1 Tue, 02 Nov 1999 14:59:35 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153303-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153303-1 Mon, 01 Nov 1999 23:00:40 GMT Rep. Fowler, vice chair of the Republican Conference, talked about federal budget negotiations and other topics. She responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153183-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153183-1 Thu, 28 Oct 1999 12:34:05 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152965-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152965-1 Wed, 20 Oct 1999 14:00:17 GMT Witnesses testified about future national security threats to the U.S. and about strategies to confront the threats. Among the issues they discussed were the threats posed by terrorist groups, weapons of mass destruction, and developing new technologies to protect Americans form these therats. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152580-1 Wed, 06 Oct 1999 02:47:42 GMT Republican leaders spoke against President Clinton for vetoing a Republican-backed budget which included Republican sponsored tax cuts. They said that the plan would have benefited middle class citizens, helped married couples and stimulated the economy. After their remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152318-1 Fri, 24 Sep 1999 00:13:10 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151333-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151333-1 Tue, 03 Aug 1999 14:00:11 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151100-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151100-1 Mon, 26 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT House Republican leaders announced their party's domestic policy agenda. They pledged more support for the military, education, Social Security, and tax relief for married couples and parents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125536-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125536-1 Fri, 25 Jun 1999 19:06:37 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125091-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125091-1 Wed, 16 Jun 1999 14:00:11 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124933-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124933-1 Thu, 10 Jun 1999 14:00:11 GMT Republican Representatives talked to reporters about the defense authorization bill. They focused on lack of Democratic support for a rule which was pulled. They also said that debate will resume after the Memorial Day recess. After their prepared remarks they took questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123923-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123923-1 Thu, 27 May 1999 16:40:24 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123833-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123833-1 Wed, 26 May 1999 14:00:42 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123079-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123079-1 Thu, 06 May 1999 14:00:30 GMT Members debated various measures concerning military action against Serbian forces in Yugoslavia. They voted 290-139 not to withdraw U.S. forces from the region. They voted 427-2 against a formal declaration of war. They voted 213-213 to bestow blessings on the air-only campaign. Finally, they voted 249-180 to require the president to seek congressional approval for the deployment of ground forces. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122858-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122858-1 Wed, 28 Apr 1999 14:00:12 GMT Representatives talked to the press about the NATO mission against Serbian forces in Yugoslavia and about the debate in the House earlier in the day on the actions. They were against any further escalation of the actions and wanted a mediated settlement. After their comments they answered questions from the media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122890-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122890-1 Thu, 29 Apr 1999 03:27:42 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122037-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122037-1 Thu, 25 Mar 1999 15:00:35 GMT