May 19, 2004 House -- Congressional Record


1 . The House met at 10 a.m. and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Latham). -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
2 . DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
3 . PRAYER -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
4 . THE JOURNAL -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
5 . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
6 . MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
7 . WELCOMING THE REVEREND PETE WALL -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
8 . COURT MARTIAL OF SPECIALIST JEREMY SIVITS -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
9 . THE HEALTH OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND ECONOMY: WORSE OFF UNDER BUSH -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
10 . SENIORS BENEFIT FROM MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARD -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
11 . ARE WE BETTER OFF TODAY THAN WE WERE 4 YEARS AGO? -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
12 . KERRY'S NEW SLOGAN--ARE YOU BETTER OFF NOW THAN 4 YEARS AGO? -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
13 . ECONOMIC INDICATOR? -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
14 . MESSAGE TO TROOPS: WE ARE WITH YOU -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
15 . LOWER GAS PRICES NOW -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
16 . BIPARTISAN PROBLEM SOLVING NEEDED -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
17 . HEALTH CARE IS NOT BETTER OFF -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
18 . USER FRIENDLY MEDICARE DRUG CARD -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
19 . BROKEN PROMISES TO STUDENTS -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
20 . HONORING MARO K. ROGERS -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
21 . REFORM HEALTH CARE -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
22 . BE HONEST TO OUR SENIORS -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
23 . LOAD THE WAGON -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
24 . MEDICARE CARD PROVIDES GREAT SAVINGS -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
25 . WE NEED A POLICY CHANGE -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
26 . PRESCRIPTION DRUG CARD A BENEFIT -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
27 . SECRETARY OF DEFENSE SHOULD HOLD HIMSELF ACCOUNTABLE -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
28 . WE ARE BETTER OFF NOW THAN FOUR YEARS AGO -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
29 . PEOPLE IN THE 32ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT ARE NOT BETTER OFF THAN FOUR YEARS AGO -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
30 . LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ACT TO STAMP OUT PEER-TO-PEER CHILD PORN -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
31 . DISCOUNT DRUG CARD IS A FARCE -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
32 . REGULATORY BURDEN ON SMALL BUSINESSES -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
33 . CALLING FOR RESIGNATION OF SECRETARY RUMSFELD -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
34 . MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
35 . TIME TO HELP SENIORS FIGURE OUT WHAT BENEFIT IS BEST FOR THEM -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
36 . BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
37 . PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. CON. RES. 95, CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
38 . PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4200, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
39 . ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
40 . HONORING PAST AND CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND ENCOURAGING AMERICANS TO WEAR RED POPPIES ON MEMORIAL DAY -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
41 . ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
42 . PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. CON. RES. 95, CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
43 . PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4200, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
44 . HONORING PAST AND CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND ENCOURAGING AMERICANS TO WEAR RED POPPIES ON MEMORIAL DAY -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
45 . PERSONAL EXPLANATION -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
46 . ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
47 . COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE NANCY PELOSI, DEMOCRATIC LEADER -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
48 . GENERAL LEAVE -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
49 . NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
50 . CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. CON. RES. 95, CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
51 . REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 3473 -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
52 . NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
53 . MAKING IN ORDER ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS AND MODIFICATION TO AMENDMENT 13 DURING FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4200, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
54 . ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
55 . TRIBUTE TO TWO FALLEN VIRGINIA SOLDIERS -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
56 . BUSH RHETORIC DOES NOT MATCH RECORD -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
57 . SPECIAL ORDERS -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
58 . The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
59 . The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer) is recognized for 5 minutes. -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
60 . ORDER OF BUSINESS -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
61 . TIME FOR ACTION ON PRESCRIPTION DRUG IMPORTATION -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
62 . The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Hensarling) is recognized for 5 minutes. -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
63 . The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer) is recognized for 5 minutes. -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
64 . The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. Pearce) is recognized for 5 minutes. -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
65 . The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Feeney) is recognized for 5 minutes. -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
66 . The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
67 . ORDER OF BUSINESS -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
68 . SMART SECURITY -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
69 . The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Feeney). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
70 . EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
71 . HAPPY 102ND BIRTHDAY TO MRS. MAE BELL CARTER OF WOODLAND, GEORGIA -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
72 . ARMENIA-AZERBAIJAN MILITARY DISPARITY -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
73 . The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. McCotter) is recognized for 5 minutes. -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
74 . The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Pence) is recognized for 5 minutes. -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
75 . The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. George Miller) is recognized for 5 minutes. -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
76 . The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Dreier) is recognized for 5 minutes. -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
77 . The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Hinchey) is recognized for 5 minutes. -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
78 . The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Millender-McDonald) -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
79 . THE WAR ON TERRORISM -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
80 . WHO INVESTIGATES THE INVESTIGATORS? -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
81 . SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
82 . ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
83 . ADJOURNMENT -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
84 . EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
85 . REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
86 . PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
87 . MEMORIALS -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
88 . PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
89 . ADDITIONAL SPONSORS -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)
90 . DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS -- (House of Representatives - May 19, 2004)

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