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•HRES 663 EH 
sacrifices, promoting patriotism, performing community 
services, and advocating for a strong national defense’’; 
Whereas the organization continues this honorable mission by 
effectively advocating for our Nation’s veterans, to in-
clude helping establish the present-day Department of 
Veterans Affairs, creating the Montgomery G.I. Bill, de-
veloping the national cemetery system, and assisting com-
bat wounded veterans receive compensation for their inju-
ries; and 
Whereas the members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars cele-
brate the organization’s establishment and achievements 
on September 29th while carrying on the vital mission of 
their predecessors: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the goals and ideals of Veterans of Foreign Wars Day. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 664 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 20, 2007. 
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule 
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the 
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of 
the bill (H.R. 2881) to amend title 49, United States Code, 
to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Adminis-
tration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve avia-
tion safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the na-
tional aviation system, and for other purposes. The first read-
ing of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order 
against consideration of the bill are waived except those aris-
ing under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. General debate shall 
be confined to the bill and the amendments considered as 
adopted by this resolution and shall not exceed one hour 
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking 
minority member of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure. After general debate the bill shall be consid-
ered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the
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Whereas the Committees responded to Mr. Fielding’s June 
28 letter with an additional request for negotiations and 
compromise by the White House, asking that the White 
House provide a log of the factual and legal basis for 
claims of executive privilege and a signed statement by 
the President asserting such privilege; 
Whereas on July 9, 2007, the White House again refused to 
provide the subpoenaed documents, a privilege log or a 
statement by the President asserting executive privilege; 
Whereas on July 9, 2007, Ms. Miers’s attorney informed 
Chairman Conyers that pursuant to the President’s direc-
tion, Ms. Miers would not testify or produce documents; 
Whereas on July 12, 2007, the House Judiciary Committee 
Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law 
met and Subcommittee Chair Sa´nchez issued a ruling re-
jecting Ms. Miers’s executive privilege claims with respect 
to failing to appear, to testify and to produce documents. 
The ruling was upheld by a 7–5 vote; 
Whereas on July 19, 2007, the House Judiciary Committee 
Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law 
met and Subcommittee Chair Sa´nchez ruled against Mr. 
Bolten’s executive privilege claims with respect to his fail-
ure to produce documents. The ruling was upheld by a 
7–3 vote; 
Whereas even after the rulings by Subcommittee Chair 
Sa´nchez, the House Judiciary Committee again at-
tempted to negotiate with the White House and with Ms. 
Miers, offering extended deadlines for compliance with 
the subpoenas. Ms. Miers and the White House again re-
fused to comply; 
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•HRES 664 EH 
amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed 
in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute print-
ed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
panying this resolution, modified by the amendment printed 
in part B of such report, shall be considered as adopted in 
the House and in the Committee of the Whole. The bill, as 
amended, shall be considered as the original bill for the pur-
pose of further amendment under the five-minute rule and 
shall be considered as read. All points of order against provi-
sions in the bill, as amended, are waived. Notwithstanding 
clause 11 of rule XVIII, no further amendment to the bill, 
as amended, shall be in order except those printed in part C 
of the report of the Committee on Rules. Each such amend-
ment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, 
may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, 
shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time 
specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the 
proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amend-
ment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of 
the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. 
All points of order against such amendments are waived ex-
cept those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. At the 
conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the 
Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to the
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House with such further amendments as may have been 
adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered 
on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without 
intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or 
without instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration in the House of H.R. 2881 
pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of 
the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consid-
eration of the bill to a time designated by the Speaker. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
and Prevention to include expansion of informa-
tion access points to the public. 
(C) The creation of a physician education 
program that includes the full spectrum of sci-
entific research related to Lyme and other tick- 
borne diseases. 
(D) The sponsoring of scientific con-
ferences on Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, 
including reporting and consideration of the full 
spectrum of clinically based knowledge, with the 
first of such conferences to be held not later 
than 24 months after the date of the enactment 
of this Act. 
(4) CLINICAL OUTCOMES RESEARCH.— 
(A) The establishment of epidemiological 
research objectives to determine the long-term 
course of illness for Lyme disease. 
(B) Determination of the effectiveness of 
different treatment modalities by establishing 
treatment outcome objectives. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—For the 
purposes of carrying out this section and providing for ad-
ditional research, prevention, and educational activities for 
Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, there is authorized 
to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 
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2010 through 2014. Such authorization of appropriations 
is in addition to any other authorization of appropriations 
available for such purpose. Of the amounts authorized to 
be appropriated under this subsection— 
(1) for fiscal year 2010, at least $7,500,000 
shall be for activities of the Centers for Disease Con-
trol and Prevention; and 
(2) for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2014, 
at least $5,000,000 shall be for activities of the Cen-
ters for Disease Control and Prevention. 
SEC. 5. REPORTS ON LYME AND OTHER TICK-BORNE DIS-
EASES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 18 months after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually there-
after, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report 
on the activities carried out under this Act. 
(b) CONTENT.—Reports under subsection (a) shall 
contain— 
(1) a description of significant activities or de-
velopments related to the surveillance, diagnosis, 
treatment, education, or prevention of Lyme or other 
tick-borne diseases, including suggestions for further 
research and education; 
(2) a scientifically qualified assessment of Lyme 
and other tick-borne diseases, including both acute 
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•HRES 69 EH 
racing and recognizes his many contributions to the Na-
tion throughout his lifetime; 
(2) honors Benny Parsons for transcending the 
sport of auto racing to become a role model as both a 
talented competitor and mentor and as a loving husband 
and father; and 
(3) extends its deepest condolences to the family of 
Benny Parsons. 
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 667 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 20, 2007. 
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are 
hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the 
House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES: Mr. Langevin. 
COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY: Mr. Pascrell. 
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: Ms. Rich-
ardson (to rank immediately after Mr. McNerney). 
COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS: Mr. Higgins and Ms. 
Hirono. 
COMMITTEE
ON TRANSPORTATION
AND INFRASTRUC-
TURE: Ms. Richardson. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
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Whereas in 1968 he vacated his safe Congressional seat so 
that Louis Stokes could become the first black congress-
man elected from Ohio; 
Whereas Charles eventually became chairman of the House 
Subcommittee on Trade of the House Committee on 
Ways and Means; 
Whereas Charles authored legislation to create satellite of-
fices for Social Security, thereby allowing seniors every-
where to access Social Security services; 
Whereas Charles authored an amendment to the Trade Act 
of 1974 with Senator Henry Jackson, a measure in-
tended to tie the former Soviet Union’s trade status to 
freely allow Jewish emigration; 
Whereas after the amendment was signed into law, the Soviet 
Union was forced to consider loosening the restrictions 
resulting in a great increase in emigration; and 
Whereas Charles Vanik died in Jupiter, Florida, on August 
29, 2007: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
the lifetime accomplishments and legacy of Charles Vanik 
for his numerous contributions to human rights and de-
mocracy, and expresses deep condolences to the Vanik 
family on their loss. 
Æ 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 669 
Recognizing and honoring the lifetime accomplishments of former 
Congressman Charles Vanik. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 
Mr. KLEIN of Florida (for himself, Mr. REGULA, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. STARK, 
and Mrs. JONES of Ohio) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring the lifetime accomplishments of 
former Congressman Charles Vanik. 
Whereas a native of Cleveland and a grandson of Czecho-
slovakian immigrants, Charles Vanik completed his un-
dergraduate studies and a law degree at Western Reserve 
University; 
Whereas in the 1930s, his first job as a lawyer was working 
to settle Jewish refugees from Nazi Europe; 
Whereas Charles enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942, 
seeing action in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres; 
Whereas in 1954, Charles Vanik was elected to the United 
States House of Representatives where he represented 
Cleveland until 1981; 
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RESOLUTION 
Condemning the actions of September 7, 2007, resulting 
in damage to the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial. 
Whereas the Vietnam Veterans Memorial serves as a memo-
rial to the 2,700,000 men and women in the United 
States Armed Forces who served in the designated war 
zone during the Vietnam Era; 
Whereas 58,256 men and women died while serving in South 
East Asia or as a result of their wounds or a service-con-
nected disability; 
Whereas on Friday evening, September 7, 2007, the United 
States Park Police reported being notified of a light, oily, 
and unidentified substance that was spilled over portions 
of some of the names, panels, and paving stones of the 
Vietnam Veterans Memorial; 
Whereas at least 14 of the 140 inscribed panels of the Memo-
rial Wall were damaged; and 
Whereas the National Park Service has determined that the 
damage was the result of an act of vandalism: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
demns all attacks upon the memory of veterans and their 
service to the United States, as exemplified by the incident 
of vandalism of September 7, 2007. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 66
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
January 18, 2007.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 6) 
to reduce our Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by investing 
in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, pro-
moting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater 
efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and 
Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for 
other purposes. All points of order against the bill and 
against its consideration are waived except those arising 
under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The bill shall be considered 
as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered 
on the bill to final passage without intervening motion except: 
(1) three hours of debate, with 60 minutes equally divided 
and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member 
of the Committee on Ways and Means, 60 minutes equally 
divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority 
member of the Committee on Natural Resources, 30 minutes 
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking
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minority member of the Committee on Agriculture, and 30 
minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and 
ranking minority member of the Committee on Science and 
Technology; and (2) one motion to recommit. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 6 pursuant to this 
resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous 
question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the 
bill to a time designated by the Speaker. 
Attest:
Clerk.
and chronic instances, related to the broad spectrum 
of empirical evidence of treating physicians, as well 
as published peer-reviewed data, that shall include 
recommendations for addressing research gaps in di-
agnosis and treatment of Lyme and other tick-borne 
diseases and an evaluation of treatment guidelines 
and their utilization; 
(3) a description of progress in the development 
of accurate diagnostic tools that are more useful in 
the clinical setting for both acute and chronic dis-
ease; 
(4) a description of activities for the promotion 
of public awareness and physician education initia-
tives to improve the knowledge of health care pro-
viders and the public regarding clinical and surveil-
lance practices for Lyme disease and other tick- 
borne diseases; and 
(5) a copy of the most recent annual report 
issued by the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Com-
mittee established in section 3 and an assessment of 
progress in achieving recommendations of that Com-
mittee. 
Æ 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1217 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
15455 Manchester Road in Ballwin, Missouri, as the ‘‘Specialist Peter 
J. Navarro Post Office Building’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 26, 2009 
Mr. AKIN (for himself, Mr. CLAY, Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. CLEAV-
ER, Mr. GRAVES, Mr. BLUNT, Mrs. EMERSON, and Mr. LUETKEMEYER) 
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on 
Oversight and Government Reform 
A BILL 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 15455 Manchester Road in Ballwin, Missouri, 
as the ‘‘Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Build-
ing’’. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SPECIALIST PETER J. NAVARRO POST OFFICE 
BUILDING. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States 
Postal Service located at 15455 Manchester Road in 
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Ballwin, Missouri, shall be known and designated as the 
‘‘Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Building’’. 
(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, reg-
ulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall 
be deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Specialist Peter J. 
Navarro Post Office Building’’. 
Æ 
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year and provide a copy of the plan, and any revi-
sions thereof, to the Secretary. 
(2) BUDGET.—The board shall transmit a copy 
of the Corporation’s budget for the forthcoming fiscal 
year to the Secretary not less than 60 days before the 
beginning of each fiscal year, together with an expla-
nation of any expenditure provided for by the budget 
in excess of $5,000,000 for the fiscal year. The Cor-
poration shall make a copy of the budget and the ex-
planation available to the public and shall provide 
public access to the budget and explanation on the 
Corporation’s website. 
(3) ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS.—The Cor-
poration shall submit an annual report for the pre-
ceding fiscal year to the Secretary of Commerce for 
transmittal to the Congress on or before the 15th day 
of May of each year. The report shall include— 
(A) a comprehensive and detailed report of 
the Corporation’s operations, activities, financial 
condition, and accomplishments under this sec-
tion; 
(B) a comprehensive and detailed inventory 
of amounts obligated or expended by the Cor-
poration during the preceding fiscal year;
HRES 66 RH 
6) to reduce our Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by 
investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy re-
sources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, de-
veloping greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic En-
ergy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alter-
native energy, and for other purposes. All points of order 
against the bill and against its consideration are waived 
except those arising under clauses 9 or 10 of rule XXI. 
The bill shall be considered as read. The previous question 
shall be considered as ordered on the bill to final passage 
without intervening motion except: (1) three hours of de-
bate, with 60 minutes equally divided and controlled by 
the chairman and ranking minority member of the Com-
mittee on Ways and Means, 60 minutes equally divided 
and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority 
member of the Committee on Natural Resources, 30 min-
utes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and 
ranking minority member of the Committee on Agri-
culture, and 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by 
the chairman and ranking minority member of the Com-
mittee on Science and Technology; and (2) one motion to 
recommit. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 6 pursuant to 
this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the pre-
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vious question, the Chair may postpone further consider-
ation of the bill to a time designated by the Speaker. 
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House Calendar No. 2 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 66 
[Report No. 110–2] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to 
reduce our Nation’s dependency on foreign oil by 
investing in clean, renewable, and alternative en-
ergy resources, promoting new emerging energy 
technologies, developing greater efficiency, and 
creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Re-
newables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, 
and for other purposes. 
JANUARY 16, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 117 
To prohibit a State from imposing a discriminatory commuter tax on 
nonresidents, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 6, 2009 
Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To prohibit a State from imposing a discriminatory 
commuter tax on nonresidents, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON IMPOSING DISCRIMINATORY 
COMMUTER TAX ON NONRESIDENTS. 
(a) PROHIBITION.—A State may not impose a tax on 
the income earned in the State by nonresidents unless the 
tax is of substantial equality of treatment for the citizens 
of the State and the nonresidents so commuting. 
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(b) STATE.—For purposes of subsection (a), the term 
‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia and any political 
subdivision of a State. 
Æ 
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IIB 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1217 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MARCH 17, 2009 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs 
AN ACT 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 15455 Manchester Road in Ballwin, Missouri, 
as the ‘‘Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Build-
ing’’. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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