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(10) reaffirms the commitment of the United 
States and our allies to finish our mission by facili-
tating Iraq’s establishment of the security forces 
necessary to unilaterally eradicate its terrorist 
enemy within, by the reconstruction of Iraq’s local 
and national economy and infrastructure, and by the 
preservation and promotion of Iraq’s nascent democ-
racy from its local town councils to its national gov-
ernment; 
(11) recognizes and honors the harsh sacrifices 
and eternal courage of American, allied, and Iraqi 
citizen-soldiers and civilians who are or were actively 
engaged in the critical battle to secure the future of 
the sovereign, united and, ultimately, self-sustaining 
Iraqi democracy; 
(12) recognizes and honors the sacrifices and 
eternal courage of American and allied citizens, and 
all human beings free and yet to be free; and 
(13) declares the United States will win the 
world War on Terror. 
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H. Res. 86
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
February 15, 2005.
Whereas on February 6, 2005, in Jacksonville, Florida, the
New England Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles
by a score of 24 to 21 in Super Bowl XXXIX to win the
National Football League (NFL) Championship;
Whereas the Patriots’ victory in Super Bowl XXXIX resulted
in their third championship in the last four years, the
first being a 20 to17 victory over the St. Louis Rams in
Super Bowl XXXVI and the second being a 32 to 29 vic-
tory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII;
Whereas the Patriots’ victory over the Eagles clinched back-
to-back championships for the first time in franchise his-
tory;
Whereas in winning Super Bowl XXXIX, the Patriots became
only the second franchise in NFL history to win three
Super Bowls in four years;
Whereas beginning during the 2003 season and stretching
into the 2004 season, the Patriots won 21 consecutive
games, 18 during the regular season and 3 during the
post-season, setting franchise and league records for con-
secutive victories;
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Whereas owner Robert Kraft, through sound management
and by instilling a team-first philosophy, has made the
Patriots the model NFL franchise;
Whereas Head Coach Bill Belichick, Offensive Coordinator
Charlie Weis, and Defensive Coordinator Romeo Crennel,
stressing teamwork and determination, led the Patriots to
their ninth straight playoff victory by winning Super
Bowl XXXIX and to their second consecutive 14 win reg-
ular season, advancing to the Super Bowl by defeating
the record-setting Indianapolis Colts and the number one
seeded Pittsburgh Steelers in the American Football Con-
ference (AFC) playoffs;
Whereas the Patriots’ ability to win despite serious injuries
is a testament to the coaching staff and the desire of the
team to defend their title and win another Super Bowl;
Whereas wide-receiver Deion Branch, who had a record-tying
11 catches for 133 yards, was selected as the Most Valu-
able Player (MVP) of the Super Bowl for the first time,
joining two-time Super Bowl MVP quarterback Tom
Brady as the only Patriots in NFL history chosen to re-
ceive this prestigious award; and
Whereas all of New England is proud of the accomplishments
of the entire Patriots organization and the dedication of
the faithful New England fans throughout the 2004–05
NFL season: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratu-
lates the National Football League Champion New England
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Patriots on their extraordinary victory in Super Bowl
XXXIX.
Attest:
Clerk.
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‘‘ARTICLE — 
‘‘The grant of a reprieve or pardon by the President 
for an offense against the United States shall become ef-
fective only on the review and consent of two-thirds of the 
Justices of the Supreme Court, pursuant to a finding by 
such Justices that the grant of such reprieve or pardon 
is consistent with the interests of justice and does not un-
dermine the effectiveness, integrity, and impartiality of the 
Federal criminal justice system.’’. 
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IA 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 49 
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United 
States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Med-
icaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services 
relating a cost limit for providers operated by units of government 
and other provisions under the Medicaid Program. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 
Mr. WAXMAN introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of 
title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by 
the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within 
the Department of Health and Human Services relating 
a cost limit for providers operated by units of govern-
ment and other provisions under the Medicaid Program. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Cen-
ters for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Depart-
ment of Health and Human Services relating to a cost 
limit for providers operated by units of government and 
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other provisions under the Medicaid program (published 
at 72 Fed. Reg. 29748 (May 29, 2007)), and such rule 
shall have no force or effect. 
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IA 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 4 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish 
the electoral college and to provide for the direct popular election of 
the President and Vice President of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 4, 2007 
Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas introduced the following joint resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States to abolish the electoral college and to provide 
for the direct popular election of the President and Vice 
President of the United States. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This joint resolution may be cited as the ‘‘Every Vote 
Counts Amendment’’. 
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SEC. 2. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. 
The following article is proposed as an amendment 
to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be 
valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitu-
tion when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of 
the several States within seven years after the date of its 
submission for ratification: 
‘‘ARTICLE — 
‘‘SECTION 1. The President and Vice President shall 
be elected by the people of the several States and the dis-
trict constituting the seat of government of the United 
States. 
‘‘SECTION 2. The electors in each State shall have 
the qualifications requisite for electors of Senators and 
Representatives in Congress from that State, except that 
the legislature of any State may prescribe less restrictive 
qualifications with respect to residence and Congress may 
establish uniform residence and age qualifications. 
‘‘SECTION 3. The persons having the greatest number 
of votes for President and Vice President shall be elected. 
‘‘SECTION 4. Each elector shall cast a single vote 
jointly applicable to President and Vice President. Names 
of candidates may not be joined unless they shall have con-
sented thereto and no candidate may consent to the can-
didate’s name being joined with that of more than one 
other person. 
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‘‘SECTION 5. The Congress may by law provide for 
the case of the death of any candidate for President or 
Vice President before the day on which the President-elect 
or Vice President-elect has been chosen, and for the case 
of a tie in any election. 
‘‘SECTION 6. This article shall apply with respect to 
any election for President and Vice President held after 
the expiration of the 1-year period which begins on the 
date of the ratification of this article.’’. 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 871 
Recognizing Sam Hornish, Jr. for winning the 90th running of the 
Indianapolis 500. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 15, 2006 
Mr. GILLMOR submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing Sam Hornish, Jr. for winning the 90th running 
of the Indianapolis 500. 
Whereas Sam Hornish, Jr. was born in Bryan, Ohio, was 
raised in Defiance, Ohio, and currently resides in Napo-
leon, Ohio, all of which are in Ohio’s 5th Congressional 
District; 
Whereas Sam Hornish, Jr. competes in the Indy Racing 
League with Team Penske and has twice won the cham-
pionship of that league; and 
Whereas Sam Hornish, Jr. won the 90th running of the Indi-
anapolis 500 on May 28, 2006: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes Sam Hornish, Jr. for his victory in the Indianapolis 
500. 
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IA 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 50 
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the contribution of the USO 
to the morale and welfare of the members of the Armed Forces and 
their families. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 
Mr. MILLER of Florida introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the contribution 
of the USO to the morale and welfare of the members 
of the Armed Forces and their families. 
Whereas the United Services Organization, known as the 
‘‘USO’’, is celebrating its 67th anniversary of dedicated 
service; 
Whereas the USO is the only nonprofit, charitable corpora-
tion chartered by Congress and endorsed by the Presi-
dent and the Department of Defense to deliver aid and 
comfort to the members of the Armed Forces; 
Whereas the USO operates 124 centers and 6 mobile can-
teens around the world that provide support to service-
men and servicewomen and their families who visit the 
facilities more than 5,000,000 times per year; 
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Whereas the USO relies on more than 12,000 volunteers pro-
viding approximately 450,000 hours of service a year, in 
peacetime or in conflict; 
Whereas Congress recognizes that the USO is critical to the 
success of the Nation’s military mission, by providing the 
only reliable private connection directly supporting the 
morale, welfare, and recreational needs of the American 
military; and 
Whereas this crucial link to the military is made possible 
through the generous contributions of more than 
1,000,000 American citizens and score of corporations: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress hereby extends its gratitude to the United 
Services Organization on its 67th anniversary, and recog-
nizes that its hard work supporting the members of the 
Armed Forces is critical to the success and mission of the 
Armed Forces. 
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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out this section— 
‘‘(A) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; 
‘‘(B) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; 
‘‘(C) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; 
‘‘(D) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; 
and 
‘‘(E) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2012. 
‘‘(2) STAFF.—There are authorized to be ap-
propriated to provide for the employment of such ad-
ditional staff of FEMA as are necessary to carry out 
this section $400,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 
through 2010. 
‘‘(3) PERIOD OF AVAILABILITY.—Sums appro-
priated pursuant to this section shall remain avail-
able until expended.’’. 
SEC. 3. RULEMAKING. 
(a) PROPOSED RULEMAKING.—Not later than 90 
days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director 
of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall issue 
a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the amend-
ments made by section 2 to the National Dam Safety Pro-
gram Act (33 U.S.C. 467 et seq.). 
(b) FINAL RULE.—Not later than 120 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Federal 
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Emergency Management Agency shall issue a final rule 
regarding such amendments. 
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H. Res. 872
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
June 16, 2006.
Resolved, That Mr. Jefferson is hereby removed from the 
Committee on Ways and Means.
Attest: 
Clerk.
I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1099 
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance 
Act to protect disaster assistance employee reservists when activated 
by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for work at a specific 
disaster site from termination or demotion in their places of employment. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 15, 2007 
Ms. SCHWARTZ (for herself, Mr. MURTHA, and Ms. BORDALLO) introduced 
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure 
A BILL 
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer-
gency Assistance Act to protect disaster assistance em-
ployee reservists when activated by the Federal Emer-
gency Management Agency for work at a specific disaster 
site from termination or demotion in their places of 
employment. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Disaster Assistance 
Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 2007’’. 
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‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section 
702(b)— 
‘‘(A) any net income with respect to such 
interest for any partnership taxable year shall 
be treated as ordinary income for the perform-
ance of services, and 
‘‘(B) any net loss with respect to such in-
terest for such year, to the extent not dis-
allowed under paragraph (2) for such year, 
shall be treated as an ordinary loss. 
‘‘(2) TREATMENT OF LOSSES.— 
‘‘(A) LIMITATION.—Any net loss with re-
spect to such interest shall be allowed for any 
partnership taxable year only to the extent that 
such loss does not exceed the excess (if any) 
of— 
‘‘(i) the aggregate net income with re-
spect to such interest for all prior partner-
ship taxable years, over 
‘‘(ii) the aggregate net loss with re-
spect to such interest not disallowed under 
this subparagraph for all prior partnership 
taxable years. 
‘‘(B) CARRYFORWARD.—Any net loss for 
any partnership taxable year which is not al-
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110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 52 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, 
and for other purposes. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That the following sums are hereby appropriated, out of 
any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, 
and out of applicable corporate or other revenues,
•HJ 52 EH 
receipts, and funds, for the several departments, agencies, 
corporations, and other organizational units of Govern-
ment for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes, namely: 
SEC. 101. Such amounts as may be necessary, at a 
rate for operations as provided in the applicable appro-
priations Acts for fiscal year 2007 and under the authority 
and conditions provided in such Acts, for continuing 
projects or activities (including the costs of direct loans 
and loan guarantees) that are not otherwise specifically 
provided for in this joint resolution, that were conducted 
in fiscal year 2007, and for which appropriations, funds, 
or other authority were made available in the following 
appropriations Acts: 
(1) The Department of Defense Appropriations 
Act, 2007 (division A of Public Law 109–289). 
(2) The Department of Homeland Security Ap-
propriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 109–295). 
(3) The Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 
2007 (division B of Public Law 109–289, as amend-
ed by Public Law 110–5). 
SEC. 102. (a) No appropriation or funds made avail-
able or authority granted pursuant to section 101 for the 
Department of Defense shall be used for: (1) the new pro-
duction of items not funded for production in fiscal year 
2007 or prior years; (2) the increase in production rates
•HJ 52 EH 
above those sustained with fiscal year 2007 funds; or (3) 
the initiation, resumption, or continuation of any project, 
activity, operation, or organization (defined as any project, 
subproject, activity, budget activity, program element, and 
subprogram within a program element, and for any invest-
ment items defined as a P–1 line item in a budget activity 
within an appropriation account and an R–1 line item that 
includes a program element and subprogram element with-
in an appropriation account) for which appropriations, 
funds, or other authority were not available during fiscal 
year 2007. 
(b) No appropriation or funds made available or au-
thority granted pursuant to section 101 for the Depart-
ment of Defense shall be used to initiate multi-year pro-
curements utilizing advance procurement funding for eco-
nomic order quantity procurement unless specifically ap-
propriated later. 
(c) Notwithstanding this section, the Secretary of De-
fense may, following notification of the congressional de-
fense committees, initiate projects or activities required to 
be undertaken for force protection purposes using funds 
available from the Iraq Freedom Fund. 
SEC. 103. Appropriations made by section 101 shall 
be available to the extent and in the manner that would 
be provided by the pertinent appropriations Act.
H. Res. 874
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 19, 2006.
Whereas older Americans have made countless contributions 
to the strength of the United States; 
Whereas older Americans include members of the ‘‘Greatest 
Generation’’ who fought in World War I, World War II, 
the Korean War, and other military conflicts, and have 
sacrificed at home and abroad to keep America free; 
Whereas in the United States and much of the world, older 
individuals throughout history have been viewed with re-
spect, honor, and dignity as sources of wisdom and expe-
rience; 
Whereas this year the first of the ‘‘baby boom’’ generation 
turn age 60, adding to the 49 million Americans who are 
age 60 or older, including over 5 million who are older 
than age 85; and 
Whereas the talent and experience of older Americans can be 
utilized to meet community needs in critical areas such 
as education, health, community-based and faith-based 
social services, and homeland security: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) recognizes the importance of older Americans to 
the Nation’s past and future; 
(2) encourages multigenerational activities providing 
opportunities for children and students to listen and 
learn from older Americans; and 
(3) urges all Americans to honor and respect older 
Americans, and to offer appreciation for their contribu-
tions to the strength of the United States. 
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 874 
Recognizing and honoring America’s Seniors. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 16, 2006 
Mr. GONZALEZ (for himself, Mr. JONES of North Carolina, Mr. FILNER, Mr. 
MCNULTY, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. LEWIS of California, Mr. CASE, Ms. 
CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. MUR-
PHY, and Mr. GUTKNECHT) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring America’s Seniors. 
Whereas our seniors have made countless sacrifices and con-
tributions to helping make America great; 
Whereas our seniors include members of the ‘‘Greatest Gen-
eration’’ who fought in World War I, World War II, the 
Korean War, and other military conflicts, and have sac-
rificed at home and abroad to help keep America free; 
Whereas in much of the world throughout known history the 
elderly have been viewed with respect, honor, and dignity 
as sources of wisdom and experience; 
Whereas it is appropriate that the Nation honor the signifi-
cant accomplishments, too numerous to list here, of our 
‘‘senior citizens’’; and
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Whereas our seniors deserve our support for the retirement 
with dignity and with adequate medical care: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the importance of honoring our 
Nation’s senior citizens; 
(2) encourages children and students in the 
United States to set aside time to listen and learn 
from senior citizens and to read about their many 
contributions to America; and 
(3) urges all Americans to honor the service of 
our seniors by saying thank you to them, by showing 
them respect, and by wishing them well. 
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