[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 140 (Wednesday, October 17, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                    CONTINUING THE PEOPLES' BUSINESS

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                          HON. KAREN McCARTHY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 17, 2001

  Ms. McCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join my 
colleagues in our resolve to complete the people's work in the people's 
House, the U.S. House of Representatives. The measures regarding the 
environmental sweep which will be conducted in the U.S. House Office 
Buildings and U.S. Capitol over the next few days are precautionary in 
nature. When the House reconvenes next week, we will be well positioned 
to complete the final review of conference reports for the 13 
appropriation bills, as well as to consider other important pieces of 
legislation, including the economic stimulus package and further 
consideration on measures related to our ability to combat terrorism in 
our nation and around the globe. Collectively we are resolved to 
expeditiously complete all of the remaining spending measures for 
Fiscal Year 2002 prior to the end of the month when the current 
Continuing Resolution will expire. The work of our federal government 
continues each day with services, programs, and essential activities.
  In addition to the proposals outlined, I would anticipate the House 
giving final consideration to the conference report on improving our 
children's educational system. In the Energy and Commerce Committee on 
which I serve, I am confident we will resume our discussions and debate 
regarding a national energy policy which continues to focus on how best 
to deregulate our nation's electricity supply, as well as issues 
related to the security of that supply. I would anticipate that our 
bipartisan efforts will continue, and I encourage my colleagues and 
members of the House leadership to foster the bipartisan spirit for the 
betterment of our country.
  With our national spirit and resolve we will win the fight against 
terrorism. In my community of Greater Kansas City, the constituents 
whom I represent are committed, as are all Americans, to maintaining 
our freedoms in the democracy we cherish.
  Mr. Speaker, we return to our districts today to participate in our 
respective community activities at neighborhoods, businesses, schools, 
picnics, and other gatherings. We look forward to returning next 
Tuesday to complete the peoples's work.

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