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HRES 601 RH 
Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Free-
dom. All points of order against consideration of the bill 
are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of 
rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute 
recommended by the Committee on Armed Services now 
printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The bill, 
as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of 
order against provisions of 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 chairman and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on Armed Services; and 
(2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 3159 pursuant 
to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the 
previous question, the Chair may postpone further consid-
eration of the bill to such time as may be designated by 
the Speaker. 
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House Calendar No. 102 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 601 
[Report No. 110–292] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3159) 
to mandate minimum periods of rest and recu-
peration for units and members of the regular 
and reserve components of the Armed Forces be-
tween deployments for Operation Iraqi Freedom 
or Operation Enduring Freedom. 
AUGUST 1, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 602 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
August 2, 2007. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany 
the bill (H.R. 2272) to invest in innovation through research 
and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the 
United States. All points of order against the conference re-
port and against its consideration are waived. The conference 
report shall be considered as read. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 103 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 602 
[Report No. 110–293] 
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill 
(H.R. 2272) to invest in innovation through research and development, 
and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
AUGUST 1, 2007 
Ms. SUTTON, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 2272) to invest in innovation 
through research and development, and to improve the 
competitiveness of the United States. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 2272) to invest in innovation 
through research and development, and to improve the 
competitiveness of the United States. All points of order 
against the conference report and against its consideration 
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H. Res. 604 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 18, 2007. 
Whereas the 303rd Bombardment Group (Heavy) was acti-
vated on February 3, 1942, at Pendleton Field, Oregon, 
and trained at Gowen Field, Idaho, from February 11, 
1942, until June 17, 1942; 
Whereas the 303rd Bombardment Group (H) was stationed 
in Molesworth, England, and comprised of the 358th 
Bombardment 
Squadron, 
the 
359th 
Bombardment 
Squadron, the 360th Bombardment Squadron, and the 
427th Bombardment Squadron; 
Whereas the 303rd Bombardment Group (H), also known as 
‘‘Hell’s Angels’’, arrived at Molesworth, England on Sep-
tember 12, 1942, and bravely fought in World War II; 
Whereas the 303rd Bombardment Group (H) support per-
sonnel sailed on the Queen Mary on September 5, 1942, 
and arrived at Greenock, Scotland, on September 11, 
1942, the flight crews flew to Kellogg Field, Michigan, 
then to Dow Field, Maine, to start their flights to Eng-
land across the Atlantic Ocean; 
Whereas the 303rd Bombardment Group (H) flew its first 
combat mission on November 17, 1942, and its last mis-
sion on April 25, 1945;
† HJ 45 EAS 
the first day of the first month beginning after 
the date the order is issued (or, if later, the date 
specified in paragraph (4)); and 
‘‘(B) in the case of parts C and D, to 
monthly payments under contracts under such 
parts for the same one-year period; 
such that the reduction made in payments under that 
order shall achieve the required total percentage re-
duction in those payments for that period.’’. 
(3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(2) UNIFORM REDUCTION RATE; MAXIMUM PER-
MISSIBLE REDUCTION.—Reductions in payments for 
programs and activities under such title XVIII pursu-
ant to a sequestration order under section 254 shall 
be at a uniform rate, which shall not exceed 4 per-
cent, across all such programs and activities subject 
to such order.’’; 
(4) by inserting after paragraph (3), as redesig-
nated, the following: 
‘‘(4) TIMING OF SUBSEQUENT SEQUESTRATION 
ORDER.—A sequestration order required by section 
252 or 253 with respect to programs under such title 
XVIII shall not take effect until the first month begin-
ning after the end of the effective period of any prior
•HRES 604 EH 
Whereas the 303rd Bombardment Group’s B–17 ‘‘Hell’s An-
gels’’ was the first to successfully complete 25 combat 
missions on May 13, 1943; 
Whereas the 303rd Bombardment Group (H) flew 364 com-
bat missions against enemy targets, the most of any B– 
17 Bomb Group in the 8th Air Force during World War 
II; 
Whereas two 303rd Bombardment Group (H) airmen were 
awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, four were 
awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, 33 were award-
ed the Silver Star, and approximately 1,200 Purple 
Hearts were awarded for those killed or wounded in ac-
tion; 
Whereas the 303rd Bombardment Group (H) adopted the 
motto ‘‘Might in Flight’’ in October 1942 and lived up 
to it on each of their 364 combat missions; 
Whereas 165 aircraft in the 303rd Bombardment Group (H) 
were listed as missing in action (MIA); 
Whereas the original 303rd Bombardment Group (H) was in-
activated on July 25, 1945, at Casablanca; 
Whereas the veterans of the 303rd Bombardment Group (H) 
formed the 303rd Bomb Group (H) Association in 1975 
to provide opportunities for 303rd veterans, families, and 
friends to meet; 
Whereas the veterans of the 303rd Bomb Group (H) Associa-
tion memorialize and perpetuate the memory of 303rd 
Bombardment Group (H) comrades lost during World 
War II, and who have since passed away; 
Whereas due to age and the declining health of the 303rd 
Bombardment Group (H) veterans, the 303rd Bomb 
Group (H) Association Board of Directors has made the
•HRES 604 EH 
difficult decision to dissolve the Association at the end of 
2007; and 
Whereas the 303rd Bomb Group (H) Association’s final re-
union will be held in Washington, D.C., on September 19, 
2007 through September 23, 2007: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That— 
(1) The dedicated men and women who served in 
the 8th Air Force, 303rd Bombardment Group (H), 
‘‘Hell’s Angels’’, including the nearly 5,000 listed as 
missing in action, during World War II are heroes and 
champions of American freedom; and 
(2) The House of Representatives, on behalf of a 
grateful nation, recognizes the final reunion of the 303rd 
Bomb Group (H) Association and commends the honor-
able members of the Association, who never once turned 
away from their assigned target, for their selfless service 
to our country. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
General Arnold’s leadership guided the mighti-
est air force in history’’. 
(G) General Arnold’s service at Ft. Leav-
enworth was as a student at the Command and 
General Staff College, 1928–1929. 
(15) DWIGHT
D. EISENHOWER, GENERAL
OF 
THE ARMY.— 
(A) General Dwight D. Eisenhower, in 
1915, began a career of distinguished public 
service reaching the highest positions of mili-
tary and civil leadership in the United States. 
(B) During World War II, as Commander 
in Chief, Allied Expeditionary Force, he led the 
invasion of North Africa and defeated the Ger-
man force on that continent. 
(C) In 1944, as Supreme Allied Com-
mander, Allied Expeditionary Force, he was in-
structed: ‘‘You will enter the continent of Eu-
rope, and, in conjunction with other United Na-
tions, undertake operations aimed at the heart 
of Germany and the destruction of her armed 
forces’’. 
(D) In accomplishing this mission, he com-
manded the largest combination of land, sea 
and air forces in history.
(E) Following World War II, he was in-
strumental in the development of the North At-
lantic Treaty Organization. 
(F) After his brilliant military career he 
was elected 34th President of the United 
States. 
(G) His service at Ft. Leavenworth was 
1917–1918 as a tactical instructor officer for a 
course for lieutenants and in 1925–1926 as a 
student at the Command and General Staff 
College from which he was the honor graduate 
of his class. 
(16) OMAR
N. BRADLEY, GENERAL
OF
THE 
ARMY.— 
(A) Throughout his distinguished military 
career, General Omar N. Bradley was recog-
nized as an exceptional leader, tactician, and 
educator. 
(B) As Commandant of the Infantry 
School, he developed the officer candidate pro-
gram through which more than 45,000 combat 
leaders of World War II were commissioned. 
(C) During the war, he successfully com-
manded a division, corps, army, and army 
group. While commanding II Corps, he was in-
strumental in defeating German forces in North 
Africa and Sicily. 
(D) His successful career as a field com-
mander reached a peak when, as commander of 
the 12th Army Group, he greatly assisted in the 
liberation of Europe. 
(E) This group contained the largest num-
ber of American to ever serve under one com-
mander. He became the Army Chief of Staff in 
1948 and the first Chairman of the Joint 
Chiefs of Staff in 1949. 
(F) General Bradley’s service at Ft. Leav-
enworth was as a student at the Command and 
General Staff College, 1928–1929. 
SEC. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. 
(a) DENOMINATIONS.—In recognition and celebration 
of the 5-Star Generals attendance and graduation from 
the Command and General Staff College, and notwith-
standing any other provision of law, the Secretary of the 
Treasury (hereafter in this act referred to as the ‘‘Sec-
retary’’) shall mint and issue the following coins: 
(1) $5 GOLD COINS.—Not more than 100,000 
$5 coins, which shall— 
(A) weigh 8.359 grams; 
(B) have diameter of 0.850 inches; and
H. Res. 605 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 24, 2007. 
Whereas the American Gold Star Mothers have suffered the 
supreme sacrifice of motherhood by losing a son or 
daughter who served in the Armed Forces, and thus per-
petuate the memory of all whose lives are sacrificed in 
war; 
Whereas the American Gold Star Mothers assist veterans of 
the Armed Forces and their dependents in the presen-
tation of claims to the Department of Veterans Affairs 
and aid members of the Armed Forces who served and 
died or were wounded or incapacitated during hostilities; 
Whereas the services rendered to the United States by the 
mothers of America have strengthened and inspired 
Americans throughout the history of the United States; 
Whereas Americans honor themselves and the mothers of 
America when they revere and emphasize the role of the 
home and the family as the true foundations of the 
United States; 
Whereas by doing so much for the home, the American moth-
er is a source of moral and spiritual guidance for the 
people of the United States and thus acts as a positive 
force to promote good government and peace among all 
mankind; and
•HRES 605 EH 
Whereas September 30, 2007, is being recognized as Gold 
Star Mothers Day: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Gold Star 
Mothers Day; and 
(2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 605 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
AUGUST 1, 2007 
Mr. ROSKAM (for himself, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. 
GINGREY, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. CARTER, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. HOLDEN, 
and Mr. GOODLATTE) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day. 
Whereas the American Gold Star Mothers have suffered the 
supreme sacrifice of motherhood by losing a son or 
daughter who served in the Armed Forces, and thus per-
petuate the memory of all whose lives are sacrificed in 
war; 
Whereas the American Gold Star Mothers assist veterans of 
the Armed Forces and their dependents in the presen-
tation of claims to the Department of Veterans Affairs 
and aid members of the Armed Forces who served and 
died or were wounded or incapacitated during hostilities; 
Whereas the services rendered to the United States by the 
mothers of America have strengthened and inspired 
Americans throughout the history of the United States; 
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Whereas Americans honor themselves and the mothers of 
America when they revere and emphasize the role of the 
home and the family as the true foundations of the 
United States; 
Whereas by doing so much for the home, the American moth-
er is a source of moral and spiritual guidance for the 
people of the United States and thus acts as a positive 
force to promote good government and peace among all 
mankind; and 
Whereas September 30, 2007, is being recognized as Gold 
Star Mothers Day: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Gold Star 
Mothers Day; and 
(2) requests that the President issue a procla-
mation calling upon the people of the United States 
to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 606 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 5, 2007. 
Whereas the Interstate Route 35W Mississippi River Bridge 
located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, collapsed on August 
1, 2007, during the evening rush hour; 
Whereas Minneapolis police and fire officials have reported a 
rising number of fatalities and injuries resulting from the 
tragedy; 
Whereas because rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing, the 
effect of the tragedy on the community and on Minnesota 
families is still unfolding; 
Whereas the first emergency personnel on the scene re-
sponded to the tragedy without hesitation, risking their 
health and safety to rescue victims and to provide emer-
gency care to the injured; 
Whereas as there are questions that remain unanswered 
about the tragedy, it is clear that the commitment and 
heroism exhibited by first responders in the minutes and 
hours following the tragedy saved countless lives; 
Whereas the people of Minnesota and the Nation recognize 
that the dedication of first responders will remain stead-
fast throughout the ongoing recovery, repair, and rebuild-
ing efforts;
•HRES 606 EH 
Whereas scores of ordinary people became extraordinary citi-
zens following the tragedy by rushing to the aid of their 
fellow Minnesotans; 
Whereas the residents of Minneapolis should be commended 
for their bravery and tireless efforts following the tragedy 
on behalf of their neighbors and their city; 
Whereas there was an immediate outpouring of support and 
assistance from surrounding communities following the 
tragedy, including over 50 organizations and local units 
of government; and 
Whereas the heartbreaking images coming out of Minneapolis 
have captured the attention and sympathy of the Nation: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors the city of Minneapolis, first responders, 
and the citizens of the State of Minnesota for their val-
iant efforts in responding to the horrific collapse of the 
Interstate Route 35W Mississippi River Bridge; 
(2) praises the people of Minneapolis and Minnesota 
for their great courage in this time of crisis; 
(3) recognizes the leadership and passionate com-
mitment of the elected officials representing the people 
of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, and the State of Min-
nesota; 
(4) honors the emergency responders, within and 
beyond Minneapolis, for their bravery and sacrifice fol-
lowing the tragedy;
•HRES 606 EH 
(5) extends its heartfelt sympathies to the families 
of all those lost in the tragedy; and 
(6) reaffirms its support and commitment to all of 
the Nation’s law enforcement officers, firefighters, and 
emergency medical technicians as they selflessly serve 
their communities, regardless of the peril or hazard to 
themselves. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1216 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
1100 Town and Country Commons in Chesterfield, Missouri, as the 
‘‘Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos 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 1100 Town and Country Commons in Chester-
field, Missouri, as the ‘‘Lance Corporal Matthew P. 
Pathenos Post Office Building’’. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. LANCE CORPORAL MATTHEW P. PATHENOS 
POST OFFICE BUILDING. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States 
Postal Service located at 1100 Town and Country Com-
mons in Chesterfield, Missouri, shall be known and des-
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•HRES 606 IH 
Whereas because rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing, the 
effect of the tragedy on the community and on Minnesota 
families is still unfolding; 
Whereas the first emergency personnel on the scene re-
sponded to the tragedy without hesitation, risking their 
health and safety to rescue victims and to provide emer-
gency care to the injured; 
Whereas as there are questions that remain unanswered 
about the tragedy, it is clear that the commitment and 
heroism exhibited by first responders in the minutes and 
hours following the tragedy saved countless lives; 
Whereas the people of Minnesota and the Nation recognize 
that the dedication of first responders will remain stead-
fast throughout the ongoing recovery, repair, and rebuild-
ing efforts; 
Whereas scores of ordinary people became extraordinary citi-
zens following the tragedy by rushing to the aid of their 
fellow Minnesotans; 
Whereas the residents of Minneapolis should be commended 
for their bravery and tireless efforts following the tragedy 
on behalf of their neighbors and their city; 
Whereas there was an immediate outpouring of support and 
assistance from surrounding communities following the 
tragedy, including over 50 organizations and local units 
of government; and 
Whereas the heartbreaking images coming out of Minneapolis 
have captured the attention and sympathy of the Nation: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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•HRES 606 IH 
(1) honors the city of Minneapolis, first re-
sponders, and the citizens of the State of Minnesota 
for their valiant efforts in responding to the horrific 
collapse of the Interstate Route 35W Mississippi 
River Bridge; 
(2) praises the people of Minneapolis and Min-
nesota for their great courage in this time of crisis; 
(3) recognizes the leadership and passionate 
commitment of the elected officials representing the 
people of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, and the 
State of Minnesota; 
(4) honors the emergency responders, within 
and beyond Minneapolis, for their bravery and sac-
rifice following the tragedy; 
(5) extends its heartfelt sympathies to the fami-
lies of all those lost in the tragedy; and 
(6) reaffirms its support and commitment to all 
of the Nation’s law enforcement officers, firefighters, 
and emergency medical technicians as they selflessly 
serve their communities, regardless of the peril or 
hazard to themselves. 
Æ 
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•HRES 607 IH 
Whereas India has opened up its economy to trade and in-
vestment and the United States is the largest trading 
partner of India; 
Whereas India elected its first female President, The Honor-
able Pratibha Patil, on July 25, 2007, 41 years after it 
elected its first female Prime Minister, The Honorable 
Indira Gandhi; 
Whereas India and the United States have a strong ongoing 
partnership regarding the promotion of democratic val-
ues, cooperation on international security, and collabora-
tion on strategic initiatives; 
Whereas Americans of Indian origin are the fastest growing 
and one of the highest educated immigrant groups in the 
United States; 
Whereas Americans of Indian origin have become important 
contributors in the political, military, and economic sec-
tors of the United States; 
Whereas Americans of Indian origin are serving in all 
branches of the United States Armed Forces, including 
in Afghanistan and Iraq; and 
Whereas foreign direct investment by India continues to grow 
at record levels and contributes significantly to the 
growth of the United States economy: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes India as a long-term strategic 
partner of the United States; 
(2) applauds the Indian-American community 
in the United States for the important role it plays 
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in the relationship between the United States and 
India; and 
(3) extends best wishes to the people of India 
as they celebrate the 60th anniversary of India’s 
independence from the British Empire. 
Æ 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 609 
Raising a question of the privileges of the House. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
AUGUST 3, 2007 
Mr. HOYER submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
withdrawn 
RESOLUTION 
Raising a question of the privileges of the House. 
Resolved, That the Committee on Standards of Offi-
cial Conduct shall immediately review the regularity of 
events surrounding the vote on the motion to recommit 
on H.R. 3161, which occurred on August 2, 2007, and 
report back to the House. 
Æ 
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