[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 147 (Tuesday, November 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: November 29, 1994]
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 PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 579, AMENDING THE RULES 
                    OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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                               speech of

                            HON. JANE HARMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, October 7, 1994

  Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of House Resolution 578, a 
resolution to change House internal rules to apply employee protection 
laws to the House of Representatives. Unfortunately, this resolution is 
before us today because the Senate has not followed the House lead in 
passing comprehensive legislation to apply all current employment 
protection and civil rights laws to the Congress.
  It is also unfortunate, Mr. Speaker, that campaign finance reform, 
lobby reform, and institutional reform all died in the closing days of 
this session. I certainly hope that the 104th Congress will move 
expeditiously to pass all of these needed reform bills.
  In the conduct of my office, I have adhered to these employment laws. 
I have also rejected the perks of office and returned funds to the U.S. 
Treasury from my office accounts. Next year, I would like to see the 
House pass legislation to further reduce perks and economize our 
operations.
  The resolution we are considering is a significant step to reform our 
operations. I urge an overwhelming vote in favor of this rules change.

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