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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 183 
Expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims 
of the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 23, 2009 
Mr. LEE of New York (for himself, Mr. HIGGINS, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. 
CROWLEY, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. WEINER, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. 
MCMAHON, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. ARCURI, Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mr. 
KING of New York, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. MAFFEI, Mr. HALL of New York, 
Mr. MCHUGH, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ, Mrs. 
LOWEY, Mr. MASSA, and Mr. TOWNS) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Re-
form 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved 
ones of the victims of the crash of Continental Connec-
tion Flight 3407, and for other purposes. 
Whereas the people of New York have experienced a terrible 
tragedy with the loss of 50 lives in the crash of Conti-
nental Connection Flight 3407 in Clarence Center, New 
York, on February 12, 2009; 
Whereas many of the victims of the crash were residents of 
New York, particularly of the close-knit Western New 
York community; and 
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current crisis and brought untold suffering upon the 
people of Zimbabwe; 
(3) urges all responsible nations to join the 
United States in providing urgently needed humani-
tarian relief to the Zimbabwean people, as necessary 
and appropriate, with a particular emphasis on food, 
clean water, and basic sanitation, in an effort to 
ameliorate the ongoing humanitarian emergency and 
confront the cholera epidemic which now poses a 
transnational threat; 
(4) demands that nongovernmental organiza-
tions engaged in humanitarian relief activities be 
given sufficient space to operate; and 
(5) demands that all political prisoners be re-
leased immediately and all spurious charges unjustly 
leveled against them be dropped. 
Æ 
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Whereas Federal, State, and local officials have cooperated to 
respond to the emergency, investigate the accident, and 
provide assistance to families devastated by the loss of 
loved ones: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses condolences to the families, 
friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash 
of Continental Connection Flight 3407; 
(2) honors those who lost their lives, including 
David Borner, Linda Davidson, Ronald Davidson, 
Alison Des Forges, Beverly Eckert, John J. Fiore, 
Ronald Gonzalez, Brad S. Green, Sr., Zhaofang 
Guo, Kevin Johnston, Ellyce Kausner, Goerges 
Karm, Nicole Korczykowski, Jerome Krasuski, 
Brian Kuklewicz, Beth Kushner, Madeline Loftus, 
Lorin Maurer, Donald McDonald, Coleman Mellett, 
Dawn Monachino, Jennifer Neill, Gerry Niewood, 
Johnathan Perry, Mary E. Pettys, Donna Prisco, 
Matilda Quintero, Marvin Renslow, Julie M. Ries, 
John G. Roberts III, Kristin Safran, Rebecca Shaw, 
Ms. Jean Marie Srnecz, Darren Tolsma, Susan 
Wehle, Ernest W. West, Douglas Wielinski, Shibin 
Yao, Clay Yarber, and Joseph Zuffoletto, as well as 
10 others; 
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(3) expresses sympathies to the people of Clar-
ence Center, the entire State of New York, and the 
Nation who grieve for the victims; 
(4) commends the heroic actions of the first re-
sponders, emergency services personnel, and air traf-
fic controllers; and 
(5) commends the hundreds of volunteers who 
worked together to respond to the tragedy with tre-
mendous courage. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 184 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 25, 2009. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
1105) making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year end-
ing September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. All points 
of order against consideration of the bill are waived except 
those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amend-
ment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
panying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The 
bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of 
order against the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous 
question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amend-
ed, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) 
one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair 
and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appro-
•HRES 184 EH 
priations; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without in-
structions. 
SEC. 2. House Resolution 158 is laid on the table. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
SEC. 6. EFFECTIVE DATE; SPECIAL RULES; REGULATIONS.
(a) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
this Act shall take effect as of the 90th day after the date
of the enactment of this Act, subject to subsection (b).
(b) SPECIAL RULES.—
(1) CONTRIBUTIONS TO FEHBP.—In the case of
a temporary employee who, immediately before the
effective date under subsection (a), is contributing to
the Employees Health Benefits Fund under section
8906a of title 5, United States Code, any change in
the contributions payable by or on behalf of such
employee into such fund as a result of the amend-
ments made by section 2 shall become effective as of
the first applicable pay period beginning on or after
such date.
(2) CREDITABILITY OF PRIOR SERVICE.—
(A) IN
GENERAL.—Subject to subpara-
graph (B), in administering the amendments
made by this Act, service may be taken into ac-
count whether performed before, on, or after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
(B) RETIREMENT.—For purposes of the
amendments made by section 4, any service
performed as a temporary employee before the
effective date under subsection (a) which, but
for such section, would otherwise be excluded
from the operation of the retirement system in-
volved, may not be taken into account except
for purposes of determining whether or not an
employee may be excluded under section
8347(g) or 8402(c)(1) of title 5, United States
Code, as applicable.
(c) REGULATIONS.—Any regulations necessary to
carry out the amendments made by this Act shall be pre-
scribed by the Office of Personnel Management not later
than the effective date under subsection (a).
Æ
to improve educator quality and skills through sup-
port for the following: 
‘‘(A) Training of school personnel, which— 
‘‘(i) shall include the development, ac-
quisition, or delivery of— 
‘‘(I) training that is ongoing, sus-
tainable, timely, and directly related 
to up-to-date teaching content areas; 
‘‘(II) training in strategies and 
pedagogy in the core academic sub-
jects that involve use of technology 
and curriculum redesign as key com-
ponents of changing teaching and 
learning 
and 
improving 
student 
achievement and technology literacy; 
‘‘(III) training in the use of com-
puter-based and online assessments, 
and in the use of student performance 
and other data to individualized in-
struction; and 
‘‘(IV) training that includes on-
going communication and follow-up 
with 
instructors, 
facilitators, 
and 
peers; and 
‘‘(ii) may include— 
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on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered 
as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as 
read. All points of order against the bill, as amended, are 
waived. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill, as amended, to final passage without 
intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally 
divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority 
member of the Committee on Appropriations; and (2) one 
motion to recommit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. House Resolution 158 is laid on the table. 
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House Calendar No. 12 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 184 
[Report No. 111–20] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1105) 
making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal 
year ending September 30, 2009, and for other 
purposes. 
FEBRUARY 24, 2009 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 187 
Expressing support for the designation of May 7 as National Information 
and Referral Services Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 24, 2009 
Mr. TERRY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of May 7 as National 
Information and Referral Services Day. 
Whereas information and referral (I&R) services link the con-
sumer with a need or problem with the most appropriate 
service that can address that need or solve that problem; 
Whereas quality I&R services are the keystone point of entry 
to the entire human services structure delivery system; 
Whereas I&R services have been recognized in Federal legis-
lation for more than 35 years since the 1973 reauthoriza-
tion of the Older Americans Act of 1965 and subse-
quently included the establishment of the national 
Eldercare Locator and the development of the Aging and 
Disability Resource Center; 
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H. Res. 205 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 5, 2009. 
Resolved, That during further consideration of the bill 
(H.R. 1106) to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance 
mortgage credit availability, pursuant to House Resolution 
190, amendment number 1 printed in House Report 111–21 
shall be considered as perfected by the modification printed 
in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this 
resolution. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 187 IH 
Whereas the United States is currently served by information 
and referral through 2–1–1 programs, aging I&R serv-
ices, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, child care 
resource and referral services, military family centers, 
and other specialty I&R services; 
Whereas informed individuals who understand the variety of 
services available are better equipped to make decisions; 
Whereas in 1997, the National 2–1–1 Initiative was estab-
lished with the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, cre-
ating the first 24-hour telephone information and referral 
service using the easy-to-remember 2–1–1 dialing code 
for access; 
Whereas in 2000, the Federal Communications Commission 
reserved the 2–1–1 dialing code for community informa-
tion and referral services, intended as an easy-to-remem-
ber and universally recognizable number that would act 
as a vital connection between individuals and families in 
need and appropriate community-based organizations and 
Government agencies, including in times of disaster; 
Whereas the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems 
has been providing professional standards and credential-
ing programs for those operating I&R services; 
Whereas expanding access to information about and referrals 
to services provides individuals with lower-cost and safer 
options for managing their needs, and is likely to reduce 
confusion, frustration, and inaccessibility to services; and 
Whereas requests for assistance through Information and Re-
ferral and 2–1–1’s have increased across the country due 
to the economic crisis: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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(1) expresses support for the designation of a 
National Information and Referral Services Day to 
raise public awareness about the existence and im-
portance of information and referral services avail-
able to all Americans and to more effectively target 
these services to reach those most in need; 
(2) supports activities in communities across 
the Nation involving schools, nonprofit organiza-
tions, businesses, and other entities to ensure infor-
mation and referral services are part of everyday 
life, including emergency preparedness; and 
(3) reaffirms the importance of clear and con-
sistent professional standards to govern every aspect 
of quality information and referral services. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 189 
Raising a question of the privileges of the House. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 25, 2009 
Mr. FLAKE submitted the following resolution; which was laid on the table 
RESOLUTION 
Raising a question of the privileges of the House. 
Whereas Roll Call reported on February 9, 2008, that the of-
fices of a prominent lobbying firm had been raided by the 
FBI in November; 
Whereas The New York Times reported on February 10, 
2009, that ‘‘Federal prosecutors are looking into the pos-
sibility that a prominent lobbyist may have funneled 
bogus campaign contributions’’ to Members of Congress; 
Whereas the Washington Post reported on February 14, 
2009, that they ‘‘examined contributions that were re-
ported as being made by the firm’s employees and con-
sultants, and found several people who were not reg-
istered lobbyists and did not work for the lobbying firm’’; 
Whereas Roll Call reported on February 11, 2009, that ‘‘the 
defense-appropriations-focused lobbying shop that the 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 207 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all employers 
give veterans a holiday on Veteran’s Day in honor of their service 
to our country. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 4, 2009 
Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida (for herself, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Ms. 
HERSETH SANDLIN, and Mr. MITCHELL) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
all employers give veterans a holiday on Veteran’s Day 
in honor of their service to our country. 
Whereas veterans of the United States Armed Forces have 
served our country with honor and at great personal sac-
rifice; 
Whereas according to the latest Census figures there are 
26,400,000 veterans living in the United States; 
Whereas we are all grateful to the men and women who have 
served and are serving in our Armed Forces; 
Whereas Veterans Day is observed on November 11 each 
year, which was originally called Armistice Day to cele-
brate the conclusion of hostilities in World War I; 
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FBI raided this November’’ had in recent years ‘‘spread 
millions of campaign contributions to lawmakers’’; 
Whereas The Hill reported on February 10, 2009, that the 
raided firm ‘‘earned more than $14 million in lobbying 
revenue’’ and ‘‘specializes in obtaining earmarks in the 
defense budget for a long list of clients’’; 
Whereas The Hill reported on February 10, 2009, that the 
2008 clients of this firm had ‘‘received $299 million 
worth of earmarks, according to Taxpayers for Common 
Sense’’; 
Whereas CQ Today reported on February 19, 2009, that 
‘‘104 House Members got earmarks for projects sought 
by clients of the firm in the 2008 defense appropriations 
bills’’, and that 87 percent of this bipartisan group of 
Members received campaign contributions from the raid-
ed firm; 
Whereas CQ Today also reported that ‘‘Members who took 
responsibility for the firm’s earmarks in that spending 
bill have, since 2001, accepted a cumulative $1,815,138 
in campaign contributions from the firm’s political action 
committee and employees’’; 
Whereas Roll Call reported on February 19, 2009, that a bi-
partisan group of four Members have made plans to di-
vest themselves of campaign contributions received from 
the raided firm; 
Whereas Politico reported on February 12, 2009, that ‘‘sev-
eral sources said FBI agents have spent months laying 
the groundwork for their current investigation, including 
conducting research on earmarks and campaign contribu-
tions’’; 
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Whereas numerous press reports and editorials have alleged 
several cases of influence peddling between Members of 
Congress and outside interests seeking Federal funding; 
Whereas such reports and editorials reflect public distrust 
and have raised inquiries and criticism about the integ-
rity of congressional proceedings and the dignity of the 
institution; and 
Whereas the House of Representatives should respond to 
such claims and demonstrate integrity in its proceedings: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That— 
(1) the Committee on Standards of Official 
Conduct, or a subcommittee of the committee des-
ignated by the committee and its members appointed 
by the chairman and ranking member, is instructed 
to investigate the relationship between earmark re-
quests already made by Members and the source and 
timing of past campaign contributions; and 
(2) the Committee on Standards of Official 
Conduct shall submit a report of its findings to the 
House of Representatives within 2 months after the 
date of adoption of this resolution. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 18 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 24, 2009. 
Whereas Paul Newman, a great American actor, film direc-
tor, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and automobile racing 
enthusiast, passed away on September 26, 2008; 
Whereas Paul Newman was born on January 26, 1925, in 
Shaker Heights, Ohio; 
Whereas following his service in the Navy during World War 
II in the Pacific theater, Paul Newman completed his de-
gree at Kenyon College and later at the Yale School of 
Drama; 
Whereas Paul Newman is considered one of America’s most 
accomplished actors and his career in film and on stage 
spanned over fifty years; 
Whereas Paul Newman was nominated for ten Oscars, win-
ning Best Actor in 1986 for his role in The Color of 
Money and two honorary Oscars, the Humanitarian 
Award in 1993 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 
1985; 
Whereas Paul Newman brought life to many memorable char-
acters, including ‘‘Hud’’, ‘‘Cool Hand Luke’’, ‘‘Butch 
Cassidy’’, ‘‘Henry Gondorff’’, and ‘‘Fast Eddie’’; 
Whereas in 1982, Paul Newman co-founded Newman’s Own, 
a premium food and beverage company that began with
•HRES 18 EH 
salad dressings and has expanded to over 150 varieties 
of all-natural food and beverage products; 
Whereas Paul Newman was a dedicated philanthropist, do-
nating all of the profits from Newman’s Own sales for 
educational and charitable purposes, totaling over 
$250,000,000 in donations; 
Whereas Paul Newman founded eleven Hole in the Wall 
camps around the world, named for the outlaw gang 
made famous by Newman’s portrayal of Butch Cassidy in 
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and dedicated to 
providing free recreation to children with cancer and 
other serious illnesses; 
Whereas Paul Newman founded the Scott Newman Founda-
tion for the prevention of drug abuse in 1978 after the 
death of his son; 
Whereas Paul Newman was a successful racecar driver and 
well-rounded athlete, winning several Sports Car Club of 
America national driving titles and competing in Daytona 
in 1995 on the occasion of his 70th birthday; 
Whereas Paul Newman was beloved by his family, friends, 
and neighbors for his great generosity, good humor, and 
spirited charm; and 
Whereas Paul Newman’s humanitarian works and incom-
parable talents have made him an American icon who will 
never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it
•HRES 18 EH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the 
life and accomplishments of Paul Newman for his many con-
tributions to American film, theater, and philanthropy. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 18 
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Newman. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 6, 2009 
Mr. COHEN (for himself, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. HIMES, Mr. 
HINCHEY, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. FARR, Mr. 
MCGOVERN, Mr. BOSWELL, Ms. WOOLSEY, and Ms. SHEA-PORTER) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul 
Newman. 
Whereas Paul Newman, a great American actor, film direc-
tor, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and automobile racing 
enthusiast, passed away on September 26, 2008; 
Whereas Paul Newman was born on January 26, 1925, in 
Shaker Heights, Ohio; 
Whereas following his service in the Navy during World War 
II in the Pacific theater, Paul Newman completed his de-
gree at Kenyon College and later at the Yale School of 
Drama; 
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•HRES 192 EH 
Whereas nurses help inform and educate the public to im-
prove the practice of all nurses and, more importantly, 
the health and safety of the patients they care for; 
Whereas the American Association of Colleges of Nursing 
(AACN) released preliminary survey data showing that 
enrollment in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs 
increased by only 2 percent from 2007 to 2008, and 
though this marks the eighth consecutive year of enroll-
ment growth, the annual increase in student capacity in 
4-year nursing programs has declined sharply since 2003 
when enrollment was up by 16.6 percent; 
Whereas United States nursing programs were forced to re-
ject almost 100,000 qualified applications to nursing pro-
grams according to the National League for Nursing’s 
most recent survey of all prelicensure nursing programs; 
Whereas the nationwide nursing shortage has caused dedi-
cated nurses to work longer hours and care for more 
acutely ill patients; 
Whereas nurse educators work on average more than 57 
hours per week in order to ensure that each and every 
new registered nurse receives an excellent education, ad-
vancing excellence among the next generation of nurses; 
Whereas nurses are strong allies to Congress as they help in-
form, educate, and work closely with legislators to im-
prove the education, retention, recruitment, and practice 
of all nurses and, more importantly, the health and safety 
of the patients they care for; and 
Whereas increased Federal and State support is needed to 
enhance existing programs and create new programs to 
educate nursing students at all levels, to increase the 
number of faculty members to educate nursing students,