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Date: 2009-03-17
Speaker: HERSETH SANDLIN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman from Missouri for yielding. I rise in strong support of House Resolution 211. a resolution Supporting the Goals and Ideals of National Womens History Month. I am proud to be a cosponsor of this resolution. along with many of my colleagues. and would like to thank Congresswoman WOOLSEY for introducing this legislation. recognizing the critical role women have played in shaping the Nation we are proud to call home today. Women like the pioneers who helped settle the great plains in the West. the women who were the suffragettes working to ensure womens right to vote. the role of so many women on the home front and abroad throughout our Nations history and serving in our Armed Forces. the important and positive influence of women across the country in the workplace. in public service. and throughout our communities. Although we have certainly come a long way in ensuring equal treatment of women. challenges do remain. In recognition of the need to address the obstacles women still face. President Obama signed an executive order recently. creating the White Housle Council on Women and Girls. and I was honored to participate in the signing ceremony at the White House. Given the number of working mothers in South Dakota. one of the highest numbers per capita in the country. and having recently become a working mother myself. I will be particularly interested in this new councils focus on this aspect of women and families. I am proud of the progress we have made to integrate the stories of heroic American women into the discussion of our Nations history. I encourage schools and organizations across the country to participate in the celebration of National Womens History Month and make their own unique contribution to the ongoing narrative of the history of women in America. I would like to thank again Congresswoman WOOLSEY for introducing this important resolution. I thank her for her leadership. and I encourage my colleagues to support the resolution.
Date: 2009-03-17
Speaker: WASSERMAN SCHULTZ (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. today I rise in recognition of National Womens History Month. With this years theme of "Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet." I am pleased to recognize the many women who have showed exceptional vision and leadership in the ongoing efforts to save our planet. women like Carol Browner. the White House Coordinator of Energy and Climate Policy. Speaker NANCY PELOSI. the first ever female Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Eileen Collins. the first woman shuttle commander. and Nan Rich. my State senator. who just became the first female Democratic leader in the Florida State Senate in our history. These women exemplify that a woman can do any job a man can do. As we saw during the Presidential election. women like Secretary of State Hillary Clinton showed Americans that women are ready to lead. My daughter. Rebecca. turned in her fourth grade biography report on Susan B. Anthony this week. She and I learned together about the right to vote and equal access to education for women that she fought for so valiantly but never lived to see. As the mother of two young daughters. it is so important to me that they see strong women taking the lead to repair our world. As we look to the future and the steps that must be taken to save our planet. women can and will take the lead.
Date: 2009-03-17
Speaker: PATRICK J. MURPHY (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Penn

sylvania. Mr. Speaker. it was a great charity event. There are a lot of challenges facing our country right now where our focus is. but we took time out for the kids to make sure that we raised money. These kids could not afford to play the game of hockey. which really demonstrates and embodies the sense of teamwork and goal setting. It was great to be with those kids. with the first African American NHL player. who was also there. And I would also like to highlight the cooperation of the Washington Capitals. I would like to say that our colleague from New York . who got the puck of the game. who was our goaltender. a lot of folks did say that he had catlike reflexes. He reminded me of a young Mike Richter. who most folks understand is a New York Ranger. won the World Cup for Team America that mras played at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. But Mike Richter is from the suburbs of Philadelphia. and I was proud of that comparison of ANTHONY WEINER to Mike Richter. I sometimes question the athletic ability of Mr. WEINER. but that day he really showed his skill.
Date: 2009-03-18
Speaker: GEORGE MILLER (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: California

Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material on H.R. 1388.
Date: 2009-03-18
Speaker: GEORGE MILLER (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: California

I yield myself 4 minutes. Mr. Chairman. today we consider legislation that is vital to the spirit of America and to our future. A few weeks ago. President Obama called on Congress to quickly deliver legislation that will launch a new era of American service. Petri Pitts Poe (TX) Posey Price (GA) Putnam Radanovich Rehberg Reichert Roe (TN) Rogers (AL) Rogers (KY) Rogers (MI) Rohrabacher Rooney RosLehtinen Roskam Boustany Cardoza Costa Royce Ryan (WI Scalise Schmidt Schock Sensenbrenner Sessions Shadegg Shimkus Shuster Simpson Smith (NE) Smith )NJ) Smith (TX Souder Stearns Sullivan
Date: 2009-03-18
Speaker: GEORGE MILLER (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: California

I yield myself 15 seconds. I want to thank Congressman PLATTS and Congressman McKEoN for all their cooperation. and for the staff on the minority side. because without their cooperation. I dont think we would be here today. I want to thank them. At this time I want to recognize for 3 minutes subcommittee Chair CAROLYN McCARTHY from New York who has been an absolute driving force on this issue of national service and thank her for all of her work.
Date: 2009-03-18
Speaker: GEORGE MILLER (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: California

I yield 1V2 minutes to a gentleman whos been key in this legislation. given his background and history in energy conservation and efficiencies and weatherization. *the gentleman from New York .
Date: 2009-03-18
Speaker: GEORGE MILLER (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: California

Mr. Chairman. I yield myself 30 seconds. Mr. Chairman. one of the very exciting parts of this legislation. as pointed out by Mr. MCKEON. is the full integration of our veterans into national service. Today. earlier. we heard from Captain Scott Quilty. who is a decorated infantry captain and Army major retired who lost both his legs and one of his arms in Iraq. Scott has come back to assume the management responsibilities for Survivor Corps. a U.S.based program that serves the needs of servicemembers and veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. And Survivor Corps spoke in strong support of this legislation. recognizing that we now are extending full partnership to the veterans of this country. thanking them for their services. and providing services to them as they return home. I yield 1/2 minutes to a leader in service. the gentleman from Georgia .
Date: 2009-03-18
Speaker: GEORGE MILLER (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: California

I yield 11/2 minutes to a member of the committee. a strong supporter of the bill. the gentleman from the Northern Mariana Islands .
Date: 2009-03-18
Speaker: GEORGE MILLER (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: California

Mr. Chairman. I yield 1 / minutes for the purpose of entering into a colloquy with the gentleman from Florida
Date: 2009-03-18
Speaker: GEORGE MILLER (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: California

I yield myself 15 seconds to respond to the gentleman and say that I agree that many of our communities needs. especially in times of natural disaster. are being met through the hard work of the NCCC members. and I look forward to working with you in exploring this issue and certainly recognizing the needs of those States that are hit repeatedly by natural disasters. representing one of those States. but knowing what has taken place in Florida and others with hurricanes and storms that we are now experiencing. And I look forward to working with him as this bill progresses.
Date: 2009-03-18
Speaker: AL GREEN (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Chairman. Gandhi reminds us that we should be the change we wish to see. . I want to thank the President. President Obama. for sounding the clarion call for volunteerism such that we can see this change that we all desire to have in our country. I would like to thank Chairman MILLER and Ranking Member McKEON for answering the clarion call from the President with this bill. H.R. 138Q. This is a good piece of legislation. And. if I may be so bold as to say so. we are doing. Mr. Chairman. Gods work today. This is what we are called upon to do. to be our brothers keeper. and we can do so by utilizing this army of volunteers to go out and make the change we wish to see in society. Mr. Chairman. I especially thank you for including language.in this legislation that will allow volunteers to help in the area of housing. You know and we know that we have an affordable housing crisis. We have lost more than 600.000 units in affordable housing since the mid1990s that are subsidized. It is time for us to restock our affordable housing. These volunteers will help us to do so. I will close with this. I thank you and all of the Members who have supported this legislation. and I trust that Gandhi would be proud of us today because we are affording people to -transform neighborhoods into brotherhoods. and to make sure that we can see the change in our society and bring it about by virtue of our own hands and our creationj.
Date: 2009-03-18
Speaker: GEORGE MILLER (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: California

I yield the gentleman 10 additional seconds. and I want to thank the gentleman for bringing the housing language that is based upon his expertise in this field. and along with MAXINE WATERS. thank you so very much. We are happy to include it.
Date: 2009-03-18
Speaker: GEORGE MILLER (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: California

I thank the gentleman for yielding and for raising this issue. Thank you so much for bringing this to our attention. I am proud to be a longtime supporter of Teach for America. and I am pleased to say that they will continue to be eligible to participate in AmeriCorps through the newlycreated National Service Corps exactly as you have described. Teach for America has demonstrated measurable effectiveness in the classroom and is exactly the type of measurable success that we are looking to scale up. Thank you again. Mr. CASSIDY. for your support of this program and for raising this issue and for the support of the GIVE Act.
Date: 2009-03-18
Speaker: VAN HOLLEN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Chair. throughout our history. American citizens have never hesitated to heed the call to service. They have answered in times of peace and prosperity. in times of war and recession. They have donated time and money and sweatas much as they could. whenever it was needed. When our nation faced the Great Depression. President Roosevelt formed the Civilian Conservation Corps and put citizens to work for the national interest. When we faced political uncertainty in the world. President Kennedy challenged our young people to serve and dispatched the Peace Corps on missions of international aid and public diplomacy. And when neighbors have challenges. when communities struggle. or when the nation sees tragedy. our citizens rally and lend a hand. In recent years. we have seen some of the largest increases in volunteerism in history. This new trend is led by our young people. who are serving in record numbers. The number of college students who volunteer increased by 20 percent between 2002 and 2005. And the programs we consider today are a key part of that service. Todays legislation will create new opportunities for Americans to volunteer and serve their communities while encouraging innovation and expanding on successful models. I have no doubt that Americans will take advantage of these programs. As we emphasize the importance of volunteer service. I also want to call attention to the tremendous work done by our federal workforce. In the coming weeks. I will be introducing legislation to continue our support for service by cultivating our next generation of civil servants. My legislation will set up a scholarship program that will identify areas of national need in the federal workforce and recruit exceptional students to fill those positions after they graduate. In exchange for their commitment to serve. we will help them pay for school. Mr. Chair. Americans have made tremendous investments through national service. Let us. in turn. pass this legislation today to assist their efforts and continue their commitment to our nations future.
Date: 2009-03-18
Speaker: EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Chair. I rise today in strong support of the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act. During this time of economic challenges the idea of helping ones community through volunteerism is particularly important.
Date: 2009-03-18
Speaker: GEORGE MILLER (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: California

I want to thank the gentlewoman for introducing this -amendment. Its an important amendment so that we can preserve the quality of these programs. and we can make sure that they remain accessible to all those who want to participate. This will help such grantees .as the Boys and Girls Club of America. the Student Conservation Association. and so many other organizations that are responsible for covering this cost. This will help them out in that effort. They clearly are putting their own resources into this program. This is the Federal Government providing up as a good partner to increase the opportunities that the gentlewoman from Colorado has supported and spoken to the committee about. We support the amendment. Thank you.
Date: 2009-03-18
Speaker: GEORGE MILLER (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: California

I just want to commend him for offering this amendment. for all of his work on behalf of not only our veterans. but service ieople on active duty and in support of his constituent from Indiana that can up with this idea to start sending Cire packages to our troops in service in the theaters of battle. We clearly think this is a consistent use and AllOWable use under the National Serice Act. and we welcome the amendmt and support it. Mr. HI-- I Yield myself such time as I may cclsalne. I thank the chairman and the Anking member for this bipartisan supOrt- This is a bipartisan bill and amedJment. and I am sure it will gain a 10! of DemOcrat and Republican votes. This is the right thing to do. This is how democracy is supposed to work. We are supposed to listen to our constituents who have good ideas and come here to Washington to pass good legislation. So I am happy that we have this bipartisan support. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Indiana .
Date: 2009-03-18
Speaker: GEORGE MILLER (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: California

Madam Speaker. pursuant* to the instructions of the House on the motion to recommit. I report the bill. H.R. 1388. back to the House with an amendment.
Date: 2009-03-18
Speaker: GEORGE MILLER (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: California

Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that the Clerk be authorized to make technical corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1388. to include corrections in spelling. punctuation. section numbering. crossreferencing. and the insertion of appropriate headings. and that the Clerk make the correction that I have placed at the desk.
Date: 2009-03-19
Speaker: COST SHARE (democrat)
Chamber: S

(1) IN GENERAL.-The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as "Secretary"). in consultation and cooperation with the City of San Diego and the Sweetwater Authority. is authorized to undertake a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a four reservoir intertie system to improve water storage opportunities. water supply reliability. and water yield of the existing nonFederal water storage system. The feasibility study shall document the Secretarys engineering. environmental. and economic investigation of the proposed reservoir and intertie project taking into consideration the range of potential solutions and the circumstances and needs of the area to be served by the proposed reservoir and intertie project. the potential benefits to the people of that sereice area. and tinproved operations of the proposed reservoir and intertie system. The Secretary shall indicate in the feasibility report required under paragraph (4) whether the proposed reservoir and intertie project is recommended for construction. (2) FEDERAL COST SHARE.-The Federal share of the costs of the feasibility study shall not exceed 50 percent of the total study costs. The Secretary may accept as part of the nonFederal cost share. any contribution of such inkind services by the City of San Diego and the Sweetwater Authority that the Secretary determines will contribute toward the conduct and completion of the study. (3) COOPERATION.-The Secretary shall consult and cooperate with appropriate State. regional. and local authorities in implementing this subsection. (4) FEASIBILITY REPORT.-The Secretary shall submit to Congress a feasibility report for the project the Secretary recommends. and to seek. as the Secretary deems appropriate. specific authority to develop and construct any recommended project. This report shall include(A) good faith letters of intent by the City of San Diego and the Sweetwater Authority and its nonFederal partners to indicate that they have committed to share the allocated costs as determined by the Secretary. and (B) a schedule identifying the annual operation. maintenance. and replacement costs that should be allocated to the City of San Diego and the Sweetwater Authority. as well as the current and expected financial capability to pay pperation. maintenance. and replacement costs. (b) FEDERAL RECLAMATION PROJECTS.-Nothing in this section shall supersede or amend the provisions of Federal Reclamation laws or laws associated with any project or any portion of any project constructed under any authority of Federal Reclamation laws.
Date: 2009-03-23
Speaker: WASSERMAN SCHULTZ (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. this week I will be introducing the EARLY Act: The Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009. The EARLY Act is designed to empower young women to learn the facts. know their bodies. speak up for their health. and embrace support. Despite the perception. young women can and do get breast cancer. More than 10.000 women under 40 are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the United States. Although the incidence of breast cancer in young women is much lower. young womens breast cancers are generally more aggressive. are diagnosed at a later stage. and result in lower survival rates. Additionally. certain ethnic groups. including Ashkenazi Jews and African American young women. have an increased risk of breast cancer. I became acutely aware of all of this information. and more. a little more than a year ago. After finding a lump in my breast while doing my routine breast selfexam in the shower. I learned a few weeks later from my doctor that I had breast cancer. Upon learning of my diagnosis and after genetic counseling. I also decided to have a blood test that would show .whether I had a genetic mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. As a woman of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. I was in a category of atrisk populations for these gene mutations. The test results showed that I did indeed carry the BRCA2 genetic marker that suggests a greater susceptibility to breast and ovarian cancers. After further consultation with my doctors and my husband. I decided to have a double mastectomy and have my ovaries removed to reduce the likelihood of a recurrence of cancer. Today. with a clean bill of health and cancerfree. I plan to introduce the EARLY Act.
Date: 2009-03-24
Speaker: LORETTA SANCHEZ (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Cali

fornia. Mr. Speaker. the President has sent his budget proposal to the Congress. and for the next few weeks we will debate it. but lets keep to the facts in debating it. There have been partisan attacks that claim that President Obamas budget will raise taxes on small businesses. In fact. the Presidents budget eliminates the capital gains tax for individuals on the sale of certain small business stocks and makes the research and experimentation tax credit permanent. These proposals will spur investment and innovation to help small businesses. These are the jobcreating engines of our economy. and nowhere else but in California can you see them so prominently working in this economy to build those jobs we so desperately need. Ninetyseven percent of all small businesses will not see their taxes increase in 2010. What else is in the budget for small businesses? Twentyeight billion dollars in loan guarantees to expand credit availability for small businesses at a time when it is really needed and support for the $1.1 billion in direct disaster loans for businesses. homes. and homeowners.
Date: 2009-03-24
Speaker: LINDA T. SANCHEZ (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Cali

fornia. Mr. Speaker. I rise today in strong support of House Resolution 234. expressing support for Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. I want to thank Chairman BOB FiLNER and Ranking Member STEVE BUYER for their strong commitment to all of Americas veterans. Their leadership has been instrumental in bringing this important resolution to the floor today. As a Nation. we honor those who defend us with statues. memorials. holidays. and praise. But as a people. we have not always fulfilled our duty to properly recognize those fellow citizens who put themselves in harms way to keep us safe and protect our freedom. and no fellow citizens did we let down more than those who served bravely in Vietnam. They came home to a time of civil unrest and social turmoil. a time when opposition to the war too easily turned into opposition to those young men and women who served in it. Unlike the GIs who served in previous conflicts. many Vietnam servicemembers came home not to a welcome back parade. but to hostility. ridicule. and bitter criticism. This cold reception. in addition to the brutal realities of serving in Vietnam. interfered with some veterans efforts to transition back into their communities and establish a sense of normalcy. Just when they needed someone to lend an ear or a helping hand. too many found a cold shoulder. By encouraging Americans to observe Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. my resolution seeks to provide these heroes the welcome home that they always deserved but that too many never received. Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day is the culmination of years of effort on the part -of my constituent. Jose Ramos. himself a Vietnam veteran. As an Army combat medic in Vietnam. Jose Ramos was victim to the indifferent and often hostile public reaction upon returning home. It was his personal experiences and those of his fellow GIs that motivated him to work toward establishing a national day of recognition. His work inspired many. including me. to help give Vietnam veterans their long overdue welcome home.
Date: 2009-03-24
Speaker: LINDA T. SANCHEZ (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Cali

fornia. While todays resolution may seem like a small gesture when compared to what our soldiers and their families sacrificed. it certainly is. it -H3774 will serve to remind us of their service to our country. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join in honoring Vietnam veterans by participating in Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day events in their communities next year. Today. I ask for their vote.