http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/6719 Gerald Kleczka'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) Sat, 18 May 2013 15:06:57 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=6719&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/6719 136 248 Head shot of {$person->name} Secretary Thompson testified about the president's proposed budget for the Department of Health and Human Services. Among the topics he addressed were cost estimates for a Medicare prescription drug program, health insurance programs, and implementing Medicare reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180498-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180498-1 Wed, 11 Feb 2004 07:26:58 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179221-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179221-2 Sat, 22 Nov 2003 01:49:48 GMT Testimony was heard about the activities of consumer credit counseling agencies because of reports that many of the more recently established organizations abuse their non-profit status, offer improper advice and deceptive practices, and offer services for excessive fees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179201-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179201-1 Tue, 25 Nov 2003 06:42:41 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179161-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179161-2 Tue, 18 Nov 2003 16:00:26 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178678-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178678-1 Thu, 16 Oct 2003 14:00:03 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178553-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178553-1 Wed, 08 Oct 2003 14:00:56 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178230-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178230-1 Wed, 17 Sep 2003 14:00:03 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177553-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177553-1 Thu, 24 Jul 2003 14:00:19 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177392-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177392-1 Fri, 18 Jul 2003 13:00:08 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177301-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177301-2 Mon, 14 Jul 2003 16:00:03 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177148-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177148-2 Thu, 26 Jun 2003 16:52:52 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177147-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177147-1 Wed, 25 Jun 2003 14:01:43 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177033-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177033-1 Wed, 18 Jun 2003 14:01:02 GMT Committee members considered legislation to reform Medicare and provide prescription drug coverage to seniors. They also debated and voted on proposed changes to the legislation. At the opening of the hearings several attendees rose in a protest. This was a portion of a day-long hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177058-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177058-1 Wed, 18 Jun 2003 07:25:55 GMT Committee members discussed proposed Medicare reforms including those to add prescription drug benefits for seniors. They also debated and voted on changes to the legislation. This was a live portion of a day-long hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177058-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177058-3 Tue, 17 Jun 2003 22:34:40 GMT Committee members considered proposed legislation to reform Medicare and debated changes to the legislation. Among the reforms were provisions to provide prescription drug benefits to seniors. This was a live portion of a day-long hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177058-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177058-2 Tue, 17 Jun 2003 19:34:01 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176954-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176954-2 Tue, 10 Jun 2003 16:00:44 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176481-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176481-1 Fri, 09 May 2003 13:01:02 GMT Committee members heard testimony and discussed revisions to the Jobs and Growth Tax Reconciliation Act that would provide $550 billion in tax cuts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176496-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176496-1 Wed, 07 May 2003 03:44:10 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175870-1 Wed, 02 Apr 2003 15:00:32 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175076-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175076-1 Thu, 13 Feb 2003 15:00:26 GMT Secretary Thompson testified about the proposed fiscal year 2004 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services. Specific issues addressed included welfare, Medicare, and prescription drug benefits. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174982-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174982-1 Fri, 07 Feb 2003 17:17:18 GMT Secretary Snow testified about President Bush's budget proposals, the state of the economy, tax policy, and economic stimulus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174924-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174924-1 Wed, 05 Feb 2003 07:35:45 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174500-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174500-1 Wed, 08 Jan 2003 15:00:32 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173117-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173117-1 Wed, 09 Oct 2002 14:00:18 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172962-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172962-1 Wed, 02 Oct 2002 14:01:17 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172731-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172731-1 Thu, 19 Sep 2002 14:00:11 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171407-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171407-2 Tue, 23 Jul 2002 13:59:59 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170867-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170867-1 Thu, 27 Jun 2002 14:01:17 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170521-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170521-1 Thu, 13 Jun 2002 14:00:22 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170431-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170431-1 Thu, 06 Jun 2002 14:00:23 GMT Due to technical problems, the full House session is not available. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170108-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170108-1 Thu, 16 May 2002 14:00:45 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169654-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169654-1 Thu, 18 Apr 2002 14:00:29 GMT Witnesses testified about proposals to provide prescription medication programs through Medicare. Among the issues they addressed were the costs of medicine and funding Medicare. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169645-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169645-1 Thu, 18 Apr 2002 03:33:07 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168977-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168977-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2002 15:01:29 GMT Rep. Sullivan was sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. House of Representatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168849-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168849-1 Wed, 27 Feb 2002 15:01:14 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168695-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168695-1 Thu, 14 Feb 2002 15:00:52 GMT Secretary Thompson talked about the president's health care agenda and the proposed budget for his department. Among the issues he addressed were prescription drug coverage, Medicare and welfare reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168555-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168555-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2002 03:25:17 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167919-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167919-2 Thu, 20 Dec 2001 02:29:35 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166878-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166878-1 Wed, 24 Oct 2001 14:00:22 GMT Committee members debated changes and amendments to a proposed economic stimulus package designed to bolster the economy following September terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166638-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166638-1 Sat, 13 Oct 2001 04:32:18 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166040-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166040-3 Fri, 14 Sep 2001 21:44:24 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165992-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165992-3 Thu, 13 Sep 2001 17:32:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165245-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165245-1 Fri, 20 Jul 2001 20:07:16 GMT The House convened, starting a new legislative day. The Speaker designated the Honorable E. Clay Shaw Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Today's prayer was offered by Bishop Michael Tyrone Cushman, General Overseer, National Association of the Church of God. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS AN APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. McNulty of New York demanded that the Chair put the question on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McNulty objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Brady of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 368 - 49, 1 Present (Roll no. 195). The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions. Mrs. Davis, Jo Ann moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 172. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. H. Res. 172: honoring John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, who lost their lives in the course of duty as firefighters Mrs. Morella moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2133. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. H.R. 2133: to establish a commission for the purpose of encouraging and providing for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education Considered as privileged matter. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 180. The previous question was ordered without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 425 - 1 (Roll no. 196). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Res. 180: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2311) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes Considered as unfinished business. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 197). H. Res. 172: honoring John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, who lost their lives in the course of duty as firefighters Considered as unfinished business. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2 (Roll no. 198). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.R. 2133: to establish a commission for the purpose of encouraging and providing for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. Mr. Bonilla filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2330. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 180. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2311 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 180 and Rule XXIII. The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee. Amendment reported by the House Committee on Rules. An amendment considered as adopted pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 180. The amendment strikes section 103 which directs the Secretary of the Army to include an alternatives analysis of a multipurpose Auburn Dam as a part of the Sacramento District's current American River watershed long-term study. On agreeing to the Rules amendment Agreed to without objection. GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2311. Amendment offered by Mr. Tancredo. DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tancredo amendment under the five-minute rule. PROCEEDINGS POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment by voice vote and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tancredo objected to the voice vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment. Amendment offered by Mr. Tancredo. An amendment numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 105 from the bill. Section 105 directs the Secretary of the Army to proceed with shore protection projects funded in the bill which have Project Cooperation Agreements in place in accordance with the cost sharing specified in the Project Cooperation Agreement. DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tancredo amendment under the five-minute rule. DEBATE LIMITATION - Mr. Callahan asked unanimous consent that all further debate on the Tancredo amendment and all amendments thereto, be limited to not to exceed 20 minutes, equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection. VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Tancredo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tancredo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Amendment offered by Mr. Hinchey. An amendment to increase the account for Department of Energy--Energy Programs--Energy Supply by $50,000,000 and to reduce the account for Atomic Energy Defense Activities National Nuclear Security Administration--Weapons Activities by $60,000,000. DEBATE - By unanimous consent, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Hinchey amendment, equally divided and controlled. VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Hinchey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hinchey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Amendment offered by Mr. Kucinich. An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the account for Weapons Activities in Title III by $122,500,000 and to increase the account for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation by $66,000,000. DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kucinich amendment under the five-minute rule. DEBATE LIMITATION - By unanimous consent, further debate on the Kucinich amendment was limited to 10 minutes, equally divided and controlled. VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Kucinich amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kucinich demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Amendment offered by Mr. Bonior. An amendment to add a new section prohibiting funds from being expended to issue any permit or lease for the purpose of drilling to extract or explore for oil or gas from the land beneath the water in any of the 5 Great Lakes, Lake Saint Clair, the St. Mary's River, the Saint Clair River, the Detroit River, the Niagra River or the St. Lawrence River from Lake Ontario to the 45th parallel of latitude. DEBATE - By unanimous consent, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bonior amendment for not to exceed 60 minutes equally divided and controlled. VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Bonior amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bonior demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2311 as unfinished business. ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Callahan asked unanimous consent that, during further consideration of H.R. 2311 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to H. Res. 180, no further amendments to the bill shall be in order except: (1) An amendment offered by Mr. Traficant regarding drilling and an amendment offered by Ms. Berkeley regarding nuclear waste, each debatable for 20 minutes; (2) An amendment offered by Mr. Traficant regarding Buy American, an amendment offered by Mrs. Johnson of Texas regarding bio/environmental research and an amendment offfered by Mrs. Kelly regarding the NRC Inspector salaries and expenses, each debatable for 10 minutes; and (3) An amendment offered by Mr. Davis of Florida regarding Gulfstream natural gas pipeline debatable for 60 minutes. Agreed to without objection. H.R. 2311: making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the 22nd Annual Report of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for FY 2000 - referred to the Committee on Government Reform. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a report with respect to the national emergency in Macedonia, southern Serbia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and elsewhere in the western Balkans - referred to the Committee on International Relations and ordered to be printed. Considered as privileged matter. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Con. Res. 176: providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate Mr. Hastings (WA) filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 182 and H. Res. 183. Mr. Callahan asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on June 28. Agreed to without objection. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until June 28. Mr. Simpson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 691. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.R. 691: to extend the authorization of funding for child passenger protection education grants through fiscal year 2003 SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. Mr. Tancredo moved that the House do now adjourn. On motion to adjourn Agreed to without objection. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 28, 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164930-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164930-1 Wed, 27 Jun 2001 14:00:20 GMT Mr. Bonilla filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2330. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 180. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2311 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 180 and Rule XXIII. The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee. Amendment reported by the House Committee on Rules. An amendment considered as adopted pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 180. The amendment strikes section 103 which directs the Secretary of the Army to include an alternatives analysis of a multipurpose Auburn Dam as a part of the Sacramento District's current American River watershed long-term study. On agreeing to the Rules amendment Agreed to without objection. GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2311. Amendment offered by Mr. Tancredo. DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tancredo amendment under the five-minute rule. PROCEEDINGS POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment by voice vote and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tancredo objected to the voice vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment. Amendment offered by Mr. Tancredo. An amendment numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to strike section 105 from the bill. Section 105 directs the Secretary of the Army to proceed with shore protection projects funded in the bill which have Project Cooperation Agreements in place in accordance with the cost sharing specified in the Project Cooperation Agreement. DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tancredo amendment under the five-minute rule. DEBATE LIMITATION - Mr. Callahan asked unanimous consent that all further debate on the Tancredo amendment and all amendments thereto, be limited to not to exceed 20 minutes, equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection. VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Tancredo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tancredo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Amendment offered by Mr. Hinchey. An amendment to increase the account for Department of Energy--Energy Programs--Energy Supply by $50,000,000 and to reduce the account for Atomic Energy Defense Activities National Nuclear Security Administration--Weapons Activities by $60,000,000. DEBATE - By unanimous consent, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Hinchey amendment, equally divided and controlled. VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Hinchey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hinchey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Amendment offered by Mr. Kucinich. An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the account for Weapons Activities in Title III by $122,500,000 and to increase the account for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation by $66,000,000. DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kucinich amendment under the five-minute rule. DEBATE LIMITATION - By unanimous consent, further debate on the Kucinich amendment was limited to 10 minutes, equally divided and controlled. VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Kucinich amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kucinich demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Amendment offered by Mr. Bonior. An amendment to add a new section prohibiting funds from being expended to issue any permit or lease for the purpose of drilling to extract or explore for oil or gas from the land beneath the water in any of the 5 Great Lakes, Lake Saint Clair, the St. Mary's River, the Saint Clair River, the Detroit River, the Niagra River or the St. Lawrence River from Lake Ontario to the 45th parallel of latitude. DEBATE - By unanimous consent, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bonior amendment for not to exceed 60 minutes equally divided and controlled. VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the Bonior amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bonior demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2311 as unfinished business. ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Callahan asked unanimous consent that, during further consideration of H.R. 2311 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to H. Res. 180, no further amendments to the bill shall be in order except: (1) An amendment offered by Mr. Traficant regarding drilling and an amendment offered by Ms. Berkeley regarding nuclear waste, each debatable for 20 minutes; (2) An amendment offered by Mr. Traficant regarding Buy American, an amendment offered by Mrs. Johnson of Texas regarding bio/environmental research and an amendment offfered by Mrs. Kelly regarding the NRC Inspector salaries and expenses, each debatable for 10 minutes; and (3) An amendment offered by Mr. Davis of Florida regarding Gulfstream natural gas pipeline debatable for 60 minutes. Agreed to without objection. H.R. 2311: making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the 22nd Annual Report of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for FY 2000 - referred to the Committee on Government Reform. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a report with respect to the national emergency in Macedonia, southern Serbia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and elsewhere in the western Balkans - referred to the Committee on International Relations and ordered to be printed. Considered as privileged matter. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Con. Res. 176: providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate Mr. Hastings (WA) filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 182 and H. Res. 183. Mr. Callahan asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on June 28. Agreed to without objection. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164930-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164930-5 Wed, 27 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT Considered as privileged matter. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 127. The previous question was ordered without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 404 - 24 (Roll no. 92). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Res. 127: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 10) to provide for pension reform, and for other purposes On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 377 - 47, 1 Present (Roll no. 93). Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 127. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 10 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means and the amendment recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the Congressional Record and numbered 1 shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules. An amendment numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record made in order pursuant to H. Res. 127 and considered as adopted. The amendment inserts a complete new text. On agreeing to the Rules amendment Agreed to without objection. DEBATE - The House proceeded with ninety minutes of debate on H.R. 10, as amended, pursuant to H. Res. 127. Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Neal. An amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in House Report 107-53 and which seeks to add a new text. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 127, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Neal amendment in the nature of a substitute. The previous question was ordered on the amendment without objection. On agreeing to the Neal amendment Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 223 (Roll no. 94). Mr. Sanders moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce. Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sanders motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion direct the Committee on Education and the Workforce to report the bill back forthwith with an amendment which seeks to strike the existing section 504 and to insert a new section 504. The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 153 - 276 (Roll no. 95). On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 407 - 24 (Roll no. 96). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.R. 10: to provide for pension reform, and for other purposes Considered as privileged matter. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Res. 129: designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the House The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the District of Columbia Courts FY 2002 Budget Submission - referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a 6 month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to Sudan - referred to the Committee on International Relations and ordered to be printed. Mrs. Kelly requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 3: Mrs. Emerson for 5 min and Mr. Smith of MI for 5 min. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164026-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164026-5 Wed, 02 May 2001 15:01:22 GMT FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS - Mr. Gibbons asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Congressional Record and that all Members and former Members who spoke during the recess have the privilege of revising and extending their remarks. Agreed to without objection. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. Considered as privileged matter. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 127. The previous question was ordered without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 404 - 24 (Roll no. 92). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Res. 127: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 10) to provide for pension reform, and for other purposes On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 377 - 47, 1 Present (Roll no. 93). Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 127. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 10 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means and the amendment recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the Congressional Record and numbered 1 shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules. An amendment numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record made in order pursuant to H. Res. 127 and considered as adopted. The amendment inserts a complete new text. On agreeing to the Rules amendment Agreed to without objection. DEBATE - The House proceeded with ninety minutes of debate on H.R. 10, as amended, pursuant to H. Res. 127. Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Neal. An amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in House Report 107-53 and which seeks to add a new text. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 127, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Neal amendment in the nature of a substitute. The previous question was ordered on the amendment without objection. On agreeing to the Neal amendment Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 223 (Roll no. 94). Mr. Sanders moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce. Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sanders motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion direct the Committee on Education and the Workforce to report the bill back forthwith with an amendment which seeks to strike the existing section 504 and to insert a new section 504. The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 153 - 276 (Roll no. 95). On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 407 - 24 (Roll no. 96). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.R. 10: to provide for pension reform, and for other purposes Considered as privileged matter. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Res. 129: designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the House The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the District of Columbia Courts FY 2002 Budget Submission - referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a 6 month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to Sudan - referred to the Committee on International Relations and ordered to be printed. Mrs. Kelly requested the following general leaves to address the House on May 3: Mrs. Emerson for 5 min and Mr. Smith of MI for 5 min. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164026-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164026-4 Wed, 02 May 2001 14:46:15 GMT Bills Introduced: 104 public bills, H.R. 1387-1490; and 14 resolutions, H.J. Res. 43-44; H. Con. Res. 97-104, and H. Res. 114-117, were introduced. Pages H1481-88 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: The House convened, starting a new legislative day. The Speaker designated the Honorable John E. Sununu to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Today's prayer was offered by Rabbi Jimmy Kessler. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Granger to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches - five to a side. Considered as unfinished business. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 79). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Con. Res. 66: authorizing the printing of a revised and updated version of the House document entitled ``Women in Congress, 1917-1990'' Considered as privileged matter. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 111. The previous question was ordered without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 413 - 12 (Roll no. 80). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Res. 111: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 8) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to phaseout the estate and gift taxes over a 10-year period, and for other purposes Considered as unfinished business. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 13 (Roll no. 81). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.R. 642: to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 111. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Ways and Means. The amendment now printed in the bill, H. Rept. 107-37, considered as adopted pursuant to the rule, H. Res. 111. On agreeing to the Ways and Means amendment Agreed to without objection. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8. Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Rangel. An amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 111. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 111, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Rangel amendment in the nature of a substitute. The previous question on the amendment and on the bill as amended, was ordered pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 111. On agreeing to the Rangel amendment Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 201 - 227 (Roll no. 82). Mr. Pomeroy moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means. Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 235 (Roll No. 83). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 274 - 154 (Roll no. 84). H.R. 8: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to phaseout the estate and gift taxes over a 10-year period, and for other purposes Mr. Wamp, asked unanimous consent that notwithstanding any adjournment of the House until Saturday, April 21, 2001, the Speaker, the Majority Leader, and the Minority Leader be authorized to accept resignations and to make appointments authorized by law or by the House. Mr. Wamp asked unanimous consent that business in order under the Calendar Wednesday rule be dispensed with on Apr. 25. Agreed to without objection. The Speaker designated the Honorable Frank R. Wolf to act as Speaker pro tempore to sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions through April 24, 2001 Investigative Subcommittees of Standards of Official Conduct - the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Investigative Subcommittees of Standards of Official Conduct: Mr. Gekas, Mr. Chabot, Mr. LaTourette, Mr. Shadegg, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Moran of KS, Mr. Fossella, Mr. Green of WI and Mr. Terry. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. Peterson of MN. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has resumed Special Order speeches. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 93. Mr. Sherman moved that the House do now adjourn. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163538-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163538-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2001 13:59:56 GMT Considered as unfinished business. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 79). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Con. Res. 66: authorizing the printing of a revised and updated version of the House document entitled ``Women in Congress, 1917-1990'' Considered as privileged matter. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 111. The previous question was ordered without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 413 - 12 (Roll no. 80). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Res. 111: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 8) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to phaseout the estate and gift taxes over a 10-year period, and for other purposes Considered as unfinished business. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 13 (Roll no. 81). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.R. 642: to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163538-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163538-3 Wed, 04 Apr 2001 00:00:00 GMT