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(D) the title of which is as follows: ‘‘A bill 
to carry out the recommendations of the Joint 
Select Committee on Reorganization and Re-
form of Foreign Assistance Agencies and Pro-
grams.’’. 
(3) DESIGNATED MEMBERS DESCRIBED.—For 
purposes of paragraph (2)(A), the ‘‘designated 
House member’’ and ‘‘designated Senate member’’ 
shall be determined as follows: 
(A) If the chair of the Joint Select Com-
mittee is a Member of the House of Represent-
atives, the chair shall be the designated House 
member. If the vice chair of the Joint Select 
Committee is a Member of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the chair is not a Member of 
the House of Representatives, the vice chair 
shall be the designated House member. If nei-
ther the chair or vice chair is a Member of the 
House of Representatives, a member of the 
Joint Select Committee who is a Member of the 
House of Representatives shall be selected joint-
ly by the chair and vice chair as the designated 
House member. 
(B) If the chair of the Joint Select Com-
mittee is a Member of the Senate, the chair 
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shall be the designated Senate member. If the 
vice chair of the Joint Select Committee is a 
Member of the Senate and the chair is not a 
Member of the Senate, the vice chair shall be 
the designated Senate member. If neither the 
chair or vice chair is a Member of the Senate, 
a member of the Joint Select Committee who is 
a Member of the Senate shall be selected jointly 
by the chair and vice chair as the designated 
Senate member. 
SEC. 4. MEMBERSHIP. 
(a) COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection (b), 
the Joint Select Committee shall be composed of 60 
Members of the House of Representatives and Sen-
ate, of whom— 
(A) 30 shall be Members of the House of 
Representatives (of whom 15 shall represent the 
majority political party and 15 shall represent 
the minority political party) and shall be ap-
pointed by the Speaker of the House of Rep-
resentatives with the concurrence of the minor-
ity leader of the House of Representatives; and 
(B) 30 shall be Members of the Senate (of 
whom 15 shall represent the majority political 
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•HRES 202 EH 
(1) IN GENERAL.—There shall be paid out of the 
applicable accounts of the House of Representatives not 
more than $3,725,467 for the expenses (including the 
expenses of all staff salaries) of the select committee. 
(2) LIMITATIONS.—Of the amount provided for in 
paragraph (1) for the select committee—
(A) not more than $1,666,667 shall be avail-
able for expenses incurred during the period begin-
ning at noon on March 1, 2007, and ending imme-
diately before noon on January 3, 2008; and 
(B) not more than $2,058,800 shall be avail-
able for expenses incurred during the period begin-
ning at noon on January 3, 2008, and ending im-
mediately before midnight on January 1, 2009. 
(f) REPORTING.—The select committee may report to 
the House from time to time the results of its investigations 
and studies, together with such detailed findings and rec-
ommendations as it may deem advisable. All such reports 
shall be submitted to the House by October 31, 2008. 
(g) DISSOLUTION AND WINDUP OF AFFAIRS.—The se-
lect committee shall cease to exist on December 31, 2008. 
(h) DISPOSITION OF RECORDS.—Upon dissolution of the 
select committee, its records shall become records of such 
standing committee or committees as the Speaker may des-
ignate.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1508 
Honoring the 40th anniversary of the incorporation of the city of Carson, 
California, and recognizing the city for its rich contributions to California 
history. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 26, 2008 
Ms. RICHARDSON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the 40th anniversary of the incorporation of the 
city of Carson, California, and recognizing the city for 
its rich contributions to California history. 
Whereas the area that is now the city of Carson, California, 
was inhabited by Native Americans, including the 
Gabrielino and Suangna, more than 6,000 years ago; 
Whereas the very first Spanish land grant in California en-
compassed today’s cities of Carson, Lomita, Redondo 
Beach, Torrance, Wilmington, and parts of San Pedro; 
Whereas the center of this land grant was the Dominguez 
Rancho homestead, which is currently Dominguez Hills, 
located in the eastern portion of the city of Carson; 
Whereas the Battle of Dominguez Rancho was fought during 
the Mexican-American War in 1846; 
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•HRES 1508 IH 
Whereas land was donated from the Dominguez Rancho 
homestead for the railroad built between Los Angeles and 
the San Pedro Harbor in 1869; 
Whereas nearly 10,000 registered voters cast their vote to in-
corporate the city of Carson in 1968; 
Whereas the city of Carson was named after John Manuel 
Carson, the grandson of one of the area’s first settlers; 
Whereas the city of Carson now has more than 120 acres of 
park land, is home to California State University 
Dominguez Hills, Carson Regional Library, the Juanita 
Millender-McDonald Community Center, and the Home 
Depot National Training Center; 
Whereas the city of Carson is now the 8th largest city in the 
county of Los Angeles and a leading center for inter-
national trade and commerce; and 
Whereas the fathers of the city of Carson coined the motto, 
‘‘Future Unlimited,’’ which is fitting for this great city: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That Congress honors the 40th anniversary 
of the incorporation of the city of Carson, California, and 
recognizes the city for its rich contributions to California 
history. 
Æ 
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‘‘SEC. 110. DEFINITIONS. 
‘‘For the purposes of this title, and notwithstanding 
section 2: 
‘‘(1) AUDIT.—The term ‘audit’ means an exam-
ination of the financial statements of any issuer, 
broker, or dealer by an independent public account-
ing firm in accordance with the rules of the Board 
or the Commission (or, for the period preceding the 
adoption of applicable rules of the Board under sec-
tion 103, in accordance with then-applicable gen-
erally accepted auditing and related standards for 
such purposes), for the purpose of expressing an 
opinion on such statements. 
‘‘(2) AUDIT REPORT.—The term ‘audit report’ 
means a document or other record— 
‘‘(A) prepared following an audit per-
formed for purposes of compliance by an issuer, 
broker, or dealer with the requirements of the 
securities laws; and 
‘‘(B) in which a public accounting firm ei-
ther— 
‘‘(i) sets forth the opinion of that firm 
regarding a financial statement, report, or 
other document; or 
‘‘(ii) asserts that no such opinion can 
be expressed. 
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•HRES 1511 IH 
injury, drug use, smoking, hypertension, and a family 
history of brain aneurysms; 
Whereas 6,000,000 people within the United States will de-
velop a brain aneurysm which will not rupture; 
Whereas an unruptured brain aneurysm can lead to fatigue, 
short-term memory problems, speech problems, loss of 
balance and coordination, and changes in behavior; 
Whereas a brain aneurysm is often discovered when it rup-
tures and causes a subarachnoid hemorrhage; 
Whereas a subarachnoid hemorrhage can lead to brain dam-
age, hydrocephalus, stroke, and death; 
Whereas annually over 30,000 people in the United States 
suffer ruptured brain aneurysms; 
Whereas annually 3,000 to 4,500 people in the United States 
with ruptured brain aneurysms die before reaching the 
hospital; 
Whereas a number of advancements have been made in re-
cent years regarding the detection of aneurysms, among 
them the computerized tomography (CT) scan, the mag-
netic resonance imaging (MRI) test, and the cerebral 
arteriogram; 
Whereas the month of September would be an appropriate 
month to designate as ‘‘National Brain Aneurysm Aware-
ness Month’’; and 
Whereas various research studies are currently being con-
ducted around the United States in order to better un-
derstand the nature of brain aneurysms and how to pre-
vent and treat them: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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•HRES 1511 IH 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘National Brain 
Aneurysm Awareness Month’’; and 
(2) continues to support research to prevent 
and treat brain aneurysms. 
Æ 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1512 
Expressing support for designation of February 8, 2010, as ‘‘Boy Scouts 
of America Day’’ in celebration of the 100th anniversary. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 27, 2008 
Mr. HALL of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of February 8, 2010, 
as ‘‘Boy Scouts of America Day’’ in celebration of the 
100th anniversary. 
Whereas Boy Scouts of America was incorporated by Chicago 
publisher, William Boyce on February 8, 1910, after 
learning of the scouting movement during a visit to Lon-
don; 
Whereas, on June 21, 1901, a group of 34 national rep-
resentatives met, developed organization plans, and 
opened a temporary national headquarters in New York; 
Whereas the purpose of Boy Scouts of America is to ‘‘teach 
[boys] patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred val-
ues’’; 
Whereas by 1912, Boy Scouts were enrolled in every State; 
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•HRES 1512 IH 
Whereas in 1916, Congress granted Boy Scouts of America 
a Federal charter; 
Whereas each council will commit each Boy Scout to perform 
hours 
of 
community 
service 
yearly, 
totaling 
200,000,000 community service hours each year; 
Whereas there are now more than 111,000,000 Boy Scouts, 
and the organization is found in 185 countries around 
the world; 
Whereas February 8, 2010, would be an appropriate day to 
designate as ‘‘Boy Scouts of America Day’’ in celebration 
of the 100th anniversary; and 
Whereas Boy Scouts of America endeavors to develop United 
States citizens who are physically, mentally, and emotion-
ally fit, have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced 
in such qualities as initiative, courage, and resourceful-
ness, have personal values based on religious concepts, 
have the desire and skills to help others, understand the 
principles of the United States social, economic, and gov-
ernmental systems, take pride in their American heritage 
and understand our Nation’s role in the world, have a 
keen respect for the basic rights of all people, and are 
prepared to participate in and give leadership to the 
American society: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the designation of ‘‘Boy Scouts of America Day’’ in cele-
bration of the 100th anniversary. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 1513 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 27, 2008. 
Resolved, That a revised edition of the Rules and Manual 
of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Elev-
enth Congress be printed as a House document, and that 
three thousand additional copies shall be printed and bound 
for the use of the House of Representatives, of which nine 
hundred copies shall be bound in leather with thumb index 
and delivered as may be directed by the Parliamentarian of 
the House. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 1515 IH 
‘‘(B) any such earmark is sought by any indi-
vidual, including any entity employing or retaining 
such individual, who was within the prior 18 months 
employed by the Member, Delegate, or Resident 
Commissioner who submitted a request to any com-
mittee for that earmark; 
‘‘(C) any such earmark will financially benefit 
the Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner 
who submitted a request to the committee for that 
earmark or any family member (as such term is de-
fined by clause 15(c)(2) of rule XXIII) or any staff 
employed by that Member, Delegate, or Resident 
Commissioner or any family member (as such term 
is defined by clause 15(c)(2) of rule XXIII as if that 
definition applied to staff instead of a Member) of 
any such staff; or 
‘‘(D) any such earmark will benefit any entity 
that was established by or at the request or with the 
assistance of the Member, Delegate, or Resident 
Commissioner, who submitted a request to any com-
mittee for that earmark. 
‘‘(2) It shall not be in order to consider a conference 
report to accompany a general appropriation bill unless 
the joint explanatory statement prepared by the managers 
on the part of the House and the managers on the part 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 283 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1514 
[Report No. 110–897] 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to 
consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 27, 2008 
Ms. SLAUGHTER, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with 
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported 
from the Committee on Rules. 
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule 
XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the 
Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to 
the House is waived with respect to any resolution re-
ported on the legislative day of September 28, 2008, or 
September 29, 2008. 
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House Calendar No. 283 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1514 
[Report No. 110–897] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII 
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules. 
SEPTEMBER 27, 2008 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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•HRES 1516 RH 
7201) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
provide incentives for energy production and conservation, 
and for other purposes. All points of order against consid-
eration of the bill are waived except those arising under 
clause 10 of rule XXI. The bill shall be considered as read. 
All points of order against the bill are waived. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill 
to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one 
hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair-
man and ranking minority member of the Committee on 
Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit. 
SEC. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be 
in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 7202) 
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend 
certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income 
tax relief, and for other purposes. All points of order 
against consideration of the bill are waived except those 
arising under clause 10 of rule XXI. The bill shall be con-
sidered as read. All points of order against the bill are 
waived. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill to final passage without intervening mo-
tion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and 
controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member 
of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion 
to recommit. 
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•HRES 1516 RH 
SEC. 3. During consideration of H.R. 7201 or H.R. 
7202 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the op-
eration of the previous question, the Chair may postpone 
further consideration of either bill to such time as may 
be designated by the Speaker. 
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House Calendar No. 285 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1516 
Report No. [110–902] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7201) 
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
provide incentives for energy production and con-
servation, and for other purposes and providing 
for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7202) to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ex-
tend certain expiring provisions, to provide indi-
vidual income tax relief, and for other purposes. 
SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 1517 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 29, 2008. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to take from the Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 
3997) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro-
vide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uni-
formed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps vol-
unteers, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment 
to the House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, 
and to consider in the House, without intervention of any 
point of order, a motion offered by the chairman of the Com-
mittee on Financial Services or his designee that the House 
concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to 
the Senate amendment with the amendment printed in the 
report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolu-
tion. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be consid-
ered as read. The motion shall be debatable for three hours 
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking 
minority member of the Committee on Financial Services.
•HRES 1517 EH 
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the 
motion to final adoption without intervening motion. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of the motion to concur 
pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of 
the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consid-
eration of such motion to such time as may be designated by 
the Speaker. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
‘‘(3) PROFESSIONAL
STANDARDS.—The term 
‘professional standards’ means— 
‘‘(A) accounting principles that are— 
‘‘(i) established by the standard set-
ting body described in section 19(b) of the 
Securities Act of 1933, as amended by this 
Act, or prescribed by the Commission 
under section 19(a) of that Act (15 U.S.C. 
17a(s)) or section 13(b) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a(m)); 
and 
‘‘(ii) relevant to audit reports for par-
ticular issuers, brokers, or dealers, or dealt 
with in the quality control system of a par-
ticular registered public accounting firm; 
and 
‘‘(B) auditing standards, standards for at-
testation engagements, quality control policies 
and procedures, ethical and competency stand-
ards, and independence standards (including 
rules implementing title II) that the Board or 
the Commission determines— 
‘‘(i) relate to the preparation or 
issuance of audit reports for issuers, bro-
kers, or dealers; and 
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House Calendar No. 286 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1517 
[Report No. 110–903] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the Senate amend-
ment to the bill (H.R. 3997) to amend the Inter-
nal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide earnings 
assistance and tax relief to members of the uni-
formed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace 
Corps volunteers, and for other purposes. 
SEPTEMBER 29 (legislative day, SEPTEMBER 28), 2008 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1519 
Honoring the important work of journalists covering the war in Iraq. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 
Ms. WATERS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 
Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak-
er, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the ju-
risdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the important work of journalists covering the war 
in Iraq. 
Whereas the freedom of the press is guaranteed in the First 
Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; 
Whereas the press is essential to the preservation of freedom 
and liberty in a democratic society by playing a vital role 
in keeping the public informed; 
Whereas citizens of the United States are best served by a 
vigorous media that provides detailed, accurate, and un-
biased news, particularly when it comes to matters of 
war; 
Whereas Iraq is recognized as the most dangerous place in 
the world to report and journalists working in Iraq have 
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•HRES 1519 IH 
had to endure extraordinarily harsh conditions to do their 
jobs; and 
Whereas, as of July 2008, at least 179 journalists and media 
assistants have been killed and 51 journalists have been 
kidnapped while covering the war in Iraq according to the 
Committee to Protect Journalists: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors the important work of journalists in 
providing the public with information regarding the 
war in Iraq; 
(2) pays tribute to the journalists who have 
been killed in Iraq; 
(3) encourages the media to honor the members 
of the United States Armed Forces who continue to 
serve and sacrifice bravely in Iraq by providing thor-
ough coverage of the war in Iraq; and 
(4) encourages the Department of Defense, the 
Department of State, and other Federal depart-
ments and agencies that carry on operations and 
other activities in Iraq to provide the highest pos-
sible level of openness, access, and transparency to 
the press covering the war in Iraq. 
Æ 
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