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•HRES 1433 EH 
treatment for blood cancers where research and treat-
ment advances have to date been limited; 
Whereas strategies to enhance and strengthen the cancer 
clinical research program and boost participation in clin-
ical trials are necessary to achieve blood cancer treatment 
advances; 
Whereas survivors of blood cancer may experience serious late 
and long-term effects of their treatment and may need 
life-long follow-up and survivorship care; 
Whereas Congress has provided strong support to blood can-
cer research and has focused special attention on increas-
ing awareness of blood cancers and intensifying the blood 
cancer research program; 
Whereas the House of Representatives will continue to pro-
vide support for research for a cure for leukemia, 
lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, 
and myeloproliferative disorders; and 
Whereas September 2010 would be an appropriate month to 
designate as Blood Cancer Awareness Month: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of Blood Cancer 
Awareness Month to enhance the understanding of 
blood-related cancers, increase support for funding re-
search to find a cure for blood cancers, encourage stud-
ies of the cause and prevention of blood cancers to re-
duce the number of new cases, and enhance under-
standing of clinical trials to boost provider and patient 
participation and accelerate the pace of clinical research;
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(2) encourages participation in voluntary activities 
to support blood cancer research and education; and 
(3) respectfully requests the Clerk of the House to 
transmit a copy of this resolution to the American Soci-
ety of Hematology, the International Myeloma Founda-
tion, the Lymphoma Research Foundation, the Multiple 
Myeloma Research Foundation, and The Leukemia & 
Lymphoma Society, voluntary health organizations dedi-
cated to finding a cure for blood cancers. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 1434 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 23, 2010. 
Whereas the month of June is recognized as National Home-
ownership Month; 
Whereas the people of the United States are one of the best- 
housed populations in the world; 
Whereas owning a home is a fundamental part of the Amer-
ican dream and is the largest personal investment many 
families will ever make; 
Whereas homeownership provides economic security for home-
owners by aiding them in building wealth over time and 
strengthens communities through a greater stake among 
homeowners in local schools, civic organizations, and 
churches; 
Whereas creating affordable homeownership opportunities re-
quires the commitment and cooperation of the private, 
public, and nonprofit sectors, including the Federal Gov-
ernment and State and local governments; 
Whereas homeownership can be sustained through appro-
priate homeownership education and informed borrowers; 
and 
Whereas affordable homeownership will play a vital role in re-
solving the crisis in the United States housing market: 
Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) fully supports the goals and ideals of National 
Homeownership Month; 
(2) recognizes the importance of homeownership in 
building strong communities and families; and 
(3) reaffirms the importance of homeownership in 
the Nation’s economy and its central role in our national 
economic recovery. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1434 
Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of 
homeownership in the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 10, 2010 
Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California (for himself, Mr. CHILDERS, Mr. BACA, 
Mr. CASTLE, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, Mr. CALVERT, and 
Mr. GERLACH) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Financial Services 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the 
importance of homeownership in the United States. 
Whereas the month of June is recognized as National Home-
ownership Month; 
Whereas the people of the United States are one of the best- 
housed populations in the world; 
Whereas owning a home is a fundamental part of the Amer-
ican dream and is the largest personal investment many 
families will ever make; 
Whereas homeownership provides economic security for home-
owners by aiding them in building wealth over time and 
strengthens communities through a greater stake among 
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homeowners in local schools, civic organizations, and 
churches; 
Whereas creating affordable homeownership opportunities re-
quires the commitment and cooperation of the private, 
public, and nonprofit sectors, including the Federal Gov-
ernment and State and local governments; 
Whereas homeownership can be sustained through appro-
priate homeownership education and informed borrowers; 
and 
Whereas affordable homeownership will play a vital role in re-
solving the crisis in the United States housing market: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) fully supports the goals and ideals of Na-
tional Homeownership Month; 
(2) recognizes the importance of homeownership 
in building strong communities and families; and 
(3) reaffirms the importance of homeownership 
in the Nation’s economy and its central role in our 
national economic recovery. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1435 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States 
should initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with 
the Republic of the Philippines. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 14, 2010 
Mr. DJOU (for himself and Mr. DREIER) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the United States should initiate negotiations to enter 
into a free trade agreement with the Republic of the 
Philippines. 
Whereas the United States and the Philippines have shared 
history and commitment to democratic principles; 
Whereas the Philippines modeled its governmental institu-
tions on those of the United States and continues to 
share a commitment to democracy and human rights; 
Whereas the human links that bind the United States and 
the Philippines continue to form a strong bridge between 
the two countries; 
Whereas the Filipino-American community is an integral part 
of America’s cultural fabric; 
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Whereas the Filipino-American community is the second larg-
est Asian-American group in the United States with a 
population of approximately 3,100,000 people; 
Whereas the Filipino and Filipino-American servicemen and 
servicewomen have fought alongside and in the United 
States Armed Forces; 
Whereas much of Manila was destroyed during the final 
months of World War II and an estimated one million 
Filipinos lost their lives fighting alongside Allied Forces; 
Whereas the United States and the Philippines have worked 
aggressively to combat terror and antidemocratic forces; 
Whereas the United States and the Philippines have signed 
a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement; 
Whereas United States goods and services trade with the 
Philippines remains the 30th largest goods export mar-
ket; and 
Whereas the Philippines is the 12th largest United States ag-
riculture export market: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the United States should initiate negotia-
tions to enter into a free trade agreement with the Repub-
lic of the Philippines. 
Æ 
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privilege or by the rules of ethics or professional re-
sponsibility that apply in the jurisdiction in which
the legal assistance is provided, and
‘‘(2) shall be made available—
‘‘(A) to any Federal department or agency
that is auditing the activities of the Corporation
or of any such recipient, grantee, or contractor,
and
‘‘(B) to any auditor receiving Federal
funds to conduct such auditing, including any
auditor or monitor of the Corporation.
Other parties shall have access to such agreement only
through the applicable rules of discovery after litigation
has begun. Claims of attorney-client privilege shall not
protect information contained in such agreement which,
after the agreement is signed, is disclosed by the plaintiff
or the plaintiff’s counsel to third parties during
precomplaint settlement negotiations or litigation. The re-
cipient, grantee, or contractor is not required to execute
a written retainer agreement under this subsection when
the only service to be provided is brief advice and consulta-
tion. Unless authorized by a court of competent jurisdic-
tion, no recipient, grantee, or contractor of the Corpora-
tion or employee of such recipient, grantee, or contractor
may file a complaint or petition in a court until all plain-
tiffs known to plaintiff’s counsel at the time have been
specifically identified in the complaint or petition.’’.
SEC. 16. COMPETITION STUDY.
Section 1007 (42 U.S.C. 2996f) is amended by add-
ing at the end the following:
‘‘(m)(1) The Corporation shall study the feasibility
of a system of competition in the awarding of some or
all grants or contracts for legal assistance and related ac-
tivities under section 1006 (a)(1) and (a)(3) of this title.
The Corporation shall, within 3 years after the date of
the enactment of the Legal Services Reauthorization Act
of 1993, report to the Congress the results of this study,
based on independent evaluation. Such study shall be con-
ducted in conjunction with an advisory committee which
includes project directors, attorneys providing legal assist-
ance, the organized bar, and eligible clients, who are se-
lected by appropriate representatives of these groups.
‘‘(2) The study under paragraph (1) shall examine
how a system of competition would—
‘‘(A) ensure access to, and the continued provi-
sion of, high-quality, economical, and effective legal
services to resolve problems of clients, consistent
with section 1001;
‘‘(B) take into account locally determined needs
for particular kinds of cases or services;
•HRES 1437 IH 
Whereas Coach Vince Clark was named as one of the 2010 
Eaton Golf Pride District Coaches of the Year; 
Whereas Juan Salcedo, Tyler Russell, Nathan Anderson, and 
Jeremy Lambright all were named to the National Junior 
College Athletic Associated all-American team; 
Whereas the Highlanders were ranked number 1 in the Na-
tion and have only once finished out of first place during 
the 2009–2010 academic year; 
Whereas the Highlanders were not only recognized as Na-
tional Champions but recognized for the second year in 
a row as an Academic All-American Team; 
Whereas the McLennan Community College Highlassies wom-
en’s golf team finished in second place at the NJCAA 
Women’s Golf National Championship in Daytona Beach, 
Florida; 
Whereas both the McLennan Community College men’s and 
women’s golf teams have displayed outstanding dedica-
tion, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the sea-
son; and 
Whereas the Highlanders and Highlassies have brought pride 
and honor to the State of Texas: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the McLennan Community 
College Highlanders men’s golf team and the univer-
sity’s athletes, coaches, faculty, students, and alumni 
on the winning of the 2010 NJCAA Division I 
Men’s Golf Championship; and 
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(2) recognizes McLennan Community College 
for its excellence as an institution of higher edu-
cation. 
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H. Res. 1439 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 29, 2010. 
Whereas the historic Chicago Blackhawks, as one of the 
‘‘Original Six’’, have made countless contributions to 
sports; 
Whereas the Blackhawks and the National Hockey League 
have demonstrated a commitment to promoting fitness 
and leadership skills for youth through support for youth 
hockey programs and community skating facilities; 
Whereas with 101 straight home game sellouts, and an NHL 
leading regular-season average attendance of 21,356, the 
Blackhawks are the pride of their hometown, Chicago, Il-
linois; 
Whereas in just 3 years, the Blackhawks organization of 
Rocky Wirtz, Joel Quenneville, John McDonough, Stan 
Bowman, Scotty Bowman, Jay Blunk, and Dale Tallon 
have revitalized a franchise and reminded Chicago that it 
has always been a hockey town; 
Whereas the Chicago Blackhawks, through amazing offense, 
superb defense, and unmatched depth, dominated the 
regular season and won 52 games; 
Whereas the Blackhawks defeated the Nashville Predators in 
6 games, the Vancouver Canucks in 6 games, and swept 
the number 1 seeded San Jose Sharks to become the
•HRES 1439 EH 
Western Conference Champions and advance to the Stan-
ley Cup Final; 
Whereas in the Stanley Cup Final series, the Blackhawks 
held off the aggressive play and talent of the Eastern 
Conference Champion Philadelphia Flyers, who deserve 
great credit, to win in overtime, and provide one of the 
most exciting final series in recent history; and 
Whereas the innumerable contributions from every player, 
coach, and the entire Blackhawks family have ended the 
49-year-long championship drought and brought the roar 
back to Madison Street and Lord Stanley’s Cup to where 
it belongs, sweet home Chicago: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the Chicago Blackhawks for their 
long distinguished history, countless contributions to 
sports, and their many successes as a franchise; 
(2) congratulates the Blackhawks on an amazing 
season and for winning the 2010 Stanley Cup Cham-
pionship; 
(3) recognizes the players, coaches, and leadership 
of the Blackhawks organization; and
•HRES 1439 EH 
(4) joins with all people in the United States and 
hockey fans all over the world in celebrating the return 
of the Stanley Cup to Chicago, Illinois. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1439 
Congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2010 Stanley Cup 
Championship. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 14, 2010 
Mr. QUIGLEY (for himself, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. GUTIER-
REZ, Mr. HARE, Mr. ROSKAM, Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. HIG-
GINS, Mr. MINNICK, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, Mr. TERRY, 
Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. KIRK, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. SHIMKUS, Ms. 
BEAN, Ms. BALDWIN, Mrs. HALVORSON, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. RUSH, 
and Mr. COSTELLO) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2010 
Stanley Cup Championship. 
Whereas the historic Chicago Blackhawks, as one of the 
‘‘Original Six’’, have made countless contributions to 
sports; 
Whereas the Blackhawks and the National Hockey League 
have demonstrated a commitment to promoting fitness 
and leadership skills for youth through support for youth 
hockey programs and community skating facilities; 
Whereas with 101 straight home game sellouts, and an NHL 
leading regular-season average attendance of 21,356, the 
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(2) State and local governments must always 
justly compensate those individuals whose property 
is taken through eminent domain in accordance with 
the 5th Amendment to the Constitution; 
(3) any execution of eminent domain by State 
and local governments that does not comply with 
paragraphs (1) and (2) constitutes an abuse of gov-
ernment power and a usurpation of the individual 
property rights, as defined in the 5th Amendment to 
the Constitution; 
(4) eminent domain should never be used to ad-
vantage one private party over another; 
(5) no State or local government should con-
strue the holdings of Kelo v. City of New London as 
justification to abuse the power of eminent domain; 
and 
(6) Congress maintains the prerogative and re-
serves the right to address, through legislation, any 
abuses of eminent domain by State and local govern-
ments in light of the ruling in Kelo v. City of New 
London. 
Æ 
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Blackhawks are the pride of their hometown, Chicago, Il-
linois; 
Whereas in just 3 years, the Blackhawks organization of 
Rocky Wirtz, Joel Quenneville, John McDonough, Stan 
Bowman, Scotty Bowman, Jay Blunk, and Dale Tallon 
have revitalized a franchise and reminded Chicago that it 
has always been a hockey town; 
Whereas the Chicago Blackhawks, through amazing offense, 
superb defense, and unmatched depth, dominated the 
regular season and won 52 games; 
Whereas the Blackhawks defeated the Nashville Predators in 
6 games, the Vancouver Canucks in 6 games, and swept 
the number 1 seeded San Jose Sharks to become the 
Western Conference Champions and advance to the Stan-
ley Cup Final; 
Whereas in the Stanley Cup Final series, the Blackhawks 
held off the aggressive play and talent of the Eastern 
Conference Champion Philadelphia Flyers, who deserve 
great credit, to win in overtime, and provide one of the 
most exciting final series in recent history; and 
Whereas the innumerable contributions from every player, 
coach, and the entire Blackhawks family have ended the 
49-year-long championship drought and brought the roar 
back to Madison Street and Lord Stanley’s Cup to where 
it belongs, sweet home Chicago: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the Chicago Blackhawks for their 
long distinguished history, countless contributions to 
sports, and their many successes as a franchise; 
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(2) congratulates the Blackhawks on an amaz-
ing season and for winning the 2010 Stanley Cup 
Championship; 
(3) recognizes the players, coaches, and leader-
ship of the Blackhawks organization; and 
(4) joins with all people in the United States 
and hockey fans all over the world in celebrating the 
return of the Stanley Cup to Chicago, Illinois. 
Æ 
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(3) supports the continued community engage-
ment of the class of 2010, which utilizes their knowl-
edge and skills for the betterment of their commu-
nities and the social, cultural, and economic ad-
vancement of the United States. 
Æ 
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•HRES 143 LTH 
make it almost impossible to get a clear picture of the 
Ways and Means chairman’s financial dealings.’’; 
Whereas Roll Call newspaper reported on September 16, 
2008, that ‘‘Rangel said he would hire a ‘forensic ac-
countant’ to review all of his disclosure forms going back 
20 years, and to provide a report to the House Com-
mittee on Standards of Official Conduct, which Rangel 
said will then make public.’’; 
Whereas, nearly five months after Representative Rangel 
pledged to provide a public forensic accounting of his tax 
and Federal financial disclosure records, he has failed to 
do so; 
Whereas an editorial in The New York Times on September 
15, 2008, stated ‘‘Mounting embarrassment for taxpayers 
and Congress makes it imperative that Representative 
Charles Rangel step aside as chairman of the Ways and 
Means Committee while his ethical problems are inves-
tigated.’’; 
Whereas, on May 24, 2006, then Minority Leader Nancy 
Pelosi cited ‘‘high ethical standards’’ in a letter to Rep-
resentative William Jefferson asking that he resign his 
seat on the Committee on Ways and Means in light of 
ongoing investigations into alleged financial impropriety 
by Representative Jefferson; and 
Whereas, by the conduct giving rise to this resolution, Rep-
resentative Charles B. Rangel has dishonored himself and 
brought discredit to the House: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution and 
pending completion of the investigation into his affairs by 
the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, Rep-
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resentative Rangel is hereby removed as chairman of the 
Committee on Ways and Means. 
Æ 
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