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Friday, January 23, 2004

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Measures Introduced: Two resolutions were submitted, as follows: S. Res. 289-290.

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Measures Passed:

Testimony, Document Production, and Legal Representation: Senate agreed to S. Res. 290, to authorize testimony, document production and legal representation in State of Idaho v. Joseph Daniel Hooper.

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Pension Funding Equity Act--Agreement: A unanimous consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of H.R. 3108, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily replace the 30-year Treasury rate with a rate based on long-term corporate bonds for certain pension plan funding requirements and other provisions, at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2004.

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Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
John J. Young, Jr., of Virginia, to be Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology.
Scott H. DeLisi, of Minnesota, to be Ambassador to the State of Eritrea.
Aubrey Hooks, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire.
Joseph D. Stafford III, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of The Gambia.

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Additional Cosponsors:

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Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:

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Additional Statements:

Pages S216-17

Amendments Submitted:

Pages S219-20

Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:31 a.m., and adjourned at 11:43 a.m., until 1 p.m., on Monday, January 26, 2004. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S221.)

Measures Introduced: 1 public bill, H.R. 3728; and 1 resolution, H. Res. 501, were introduced.

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Additional Cosponsors:

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Reports Filed: No reports were filed today.

Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Petri to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

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Chaplain: The prayer was offered today by Dr. Lloyd J. Ogilvie, 61st Chaplain, U.S. Senate, of Los Angeles, California.

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Message from the Clerk: Read a letter from the Clerk wherein he notified the House that he received a message from the Senate on Thursday, January 22.

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U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he announced his appointment of Ms. June Teufel Dreyer of Coral Gables, Florida to the United States--China Economic and Security Review Commission.

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Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no votes or quorum calls today.D18

Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 10:05 a.m.

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On Monday, at 1 p.m., Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 3108, Pension Funding Equity Act.
During the balance of the week, Senate may consider any other cleared legislative and executive business.

January 27, Full Committee, to hold a briefing on the status of the United Nations activities in Afghanistan, 11:30 a.m., SD-419.

January 28, Full Committee, to hold a closed briefing regarding steps toward rapprochement in relation to Pakistan and India, 9 a.m., S-407, Capitol.

January 28, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine steps toward rapprochement relating to Pakistan and India, 10:30 a.m., SH-216.
Committee on Governmental Affairs: January 27, Financial Management, the Budget, and International Security, to hold hearings to examine the fee structure of mutual funds that may lead to conflicts of interest, mislabeled costs and other practices in the industry that may be harmful to investors, 10 a.m., SD-342.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: January 27, to hold hearings to examine health issues, 10:30 a.m., SD-430.

January 28, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine health issues relating to health care costs and the uninsured, 10:30 a.m., SD-430.
Committee on Indian Affairs: January 28, business meeting to consider pending calendar business, 10 a.m., SR-485.
Committee on the Judiciary: January 27, to hold hearings to examine a proposed constitutional amendment to guarantee a functioning Congress, with respect to the continuity of the United States government, 9:30 a.m., SD-226.

January 27, Subcommittee on Terrorism, Technology and Homeland Security, to hold hearings to examine seaport security since September 11, 2001, 11:15 a.m., SD-226.

January 28, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Franklin S. Van Antwerpen, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, 10 a.m., SD-226.
Special Committee on Aging: January 27, to hold hearings to examine retirement planning, 10 a.m., SD-628.

Committee on Agriculture, January 28, hearing to review the Potential Impact of Recent Temporary Guest Worker Proposals on the Agriculture Sector, 11 a.m., 1300 Longworth.
Committee on Armed Services, January 28, hearing on the Operation Iraqi Freedom Force Rotation Plan, 1 p.m., 2118 Rayburn.
Committee on the Budget, January 27, hearing on the Budget and Economic Outlook--Fiscal Years 2005-2014, 2 p.m., 210 Cannon.
Committee on Energy and Commerce, January 28, Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, hearing entitled ``Freddie Mac's Accounting Restatement: Are Accounting Standards Working?'' 10 a.m., 2322 Rayburn.

January 28, Subcommittee on Health, to consider H.R. 3658, Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.

January 28, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, hearing entitled ```Can you say that on TV?': An Examination of the FCC's Enforcement with Respect to Broadcast Indecency,'' 10:30 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.
Committee on Financial Services, January 28, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ``Congressional Review of OCC Preemption,'' 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn.
Committee on Government Reform, January 28, hearing entitled ``Avoiding `Financial Friendly Fire': A Review of Efforts to Overcome Army National Guard Pay Problems,'' 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.

January 28, Special Panel on Postal Reform and Oversight, hearing entitled ``Answering the Administration's Call for Postal Reform--Part I,'' 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn.

January 28, Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs and the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform and Oversight of the Committee on Small Business, joint hearing entitled ``What is the D19Administration's Record in Relieving Burden on Small Business,'' 2 p.m., 2247 Rayburn.

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Committee on International Relations, January 28, hearing on U.S. Foreign Assistance After September 11th: Major Changes, Competing Purposes and Different Standards--Is There an Overall Strategy? 10:30 a.m., 2172 Rayburn.
Committee on the Judiciary, January 28, to mark up the following measures: H.R. 1073, To repeal section 801 of the Revenue Act of 1916; H.R. 1768, Multidistrict Litigation Restoration Act of 2003; H. Res. 412, Honoring the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary; H.R. 3095, Community Recognition Act of 2003; H.R. 339, Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act; H.R. 2824, Internet Tobacco Sales Enforcement Act; and H. Res. 56, Supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and internment of individuals and families during Word War II, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn.
Committee on Rules, January 27, to consider the following measures: S. 610, NASA Workforce Flexibility Act of 2003; and S. 1920, to extend for 6 months the period for which chapter 12 of title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted, 5:30 p.m., H-313 Capitol.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs, January 28, hearing on the Department of Veterans Affairs long-term care policies, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon.
Committee on Ways and Means, January 28, Subcommittee on Human Resources, hearing to review Federal and State Oversight of Child Welfare Programs, 10:30 a.m., B-318 Rayburn.
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, January 28, executive, to mark up H. Res. 499, requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, and the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in the possession of the President and those officials relating to the disclosure of the identify and employment of Ms. Valerie Plame, 10 a.m., H-405 Capitol.
Select Committee on Homeland Security. January 28, Subcommittee on Infrastructure and Border Security, hearing entitled ``Integrity and Security at the Border: The US VISIT Program,'' 10:30 a.m., 345 Cannon.

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Program for Monday: Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 3108, Pension Funding Equity Act.

Program for Tuesday: To be announced.

HOUSE

Alexander, Rodney, La., E43

Hart, Melissa A., Pa., E43

Holt, Rush D., N.J., E41

Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E41, E42

Hyde, Henry J., Ill., E44

Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E41

Lipinski, William O., Ill., E43

Matsui, Robert T., Calif., E42

Stark, Fortney Pete, Calif., E43

Velazquez, Nydia M., N.Y., E42

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