[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 126 (Thursday, November 9, 2006)]
[House]
[Pages H8575-H8579]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

  Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive communications were taken from 
the Speaker's table and referred as follows:

       9841. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report on U.S. 
     military personnel and U.S. individual civilians retained as 
     contractors involved in supporting Plan

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     Colombia, pursuant to Public Law 106-246, section 3204 (f) 
     (114 Stat. 577); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       9842. A letter from the Director, Defense Research and 
     Engineering, Department of Defense, transmitting Notification 
     of the intent to fund Foreign Comparative Testing Program 
     projects for the Fiscal Year 2007 program, pursuant to 10 
     U.S.C. 2350a(g); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       9843. A letter from the Under Secretary for Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting authorization 
     of the enclosed list of officers to wear the insignia of the 
     grade of brigadier general accordance with title 10, United 
     States Code, section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       9844. A letter from the Under Secretary for Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting authorization 
     of Captain Steven R. Eastburg to wear the insignia of the 
     grade of rear admiral (lower half) in accordance with title 
     10, United States Code, section 777; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       9845. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a letter on the approved retirement Vice Admiral 
     James K. Moran, United States Navy, and his advancement to 
     the grade of vice admiral on the retired list; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       9846. A letter from the Under Secretary for Acquisitions, 
     Technology and Logistics, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     a report on the budgeting of the Department of Defense for 
     the sustainment of key military equipment, pursuant to Public 
     Law 109-163, section 361; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       9847. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for 
     Installations and Environment, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting notification of the Department's decision to 
     conduct a streamlined competition of military personnel 
     performing aircraft, air control, and maintenance and repair 
     support functions, as prescribed by OMB Circular A-76; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       9848. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting notification that the national emergency 
     declared with respect to Sudan by Executive Order 13067, is 
     to continue in effect beyond November 3, 2006, pursuant to 50 
     U.S.C. 1622(d); (H. Doc. No. 109-143); to the Committee on 
     International Relations and ordered to be printed.
       9849. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting notification that the national emergency 
     declared with respect to the proliferation of weapons of mass 
     destruction and their delivery systems declared by Executive 
     Order 12938 on November 14, 1994, as amended, is to continue 
     in effect beyond November 14, 2006, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 
     1622(d); (H. Doc. No. 109-149); to the Committee on 
     International Relations and ordered to be printed.
       9850. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Copies of 
     international agreements, other than treaties, entered into 
     by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b; to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       9851. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Copies of 
     international agreements, other than treaties, entered into 
     by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b; to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       9852. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting the report on Measuring Stability and 
     Security in Iraq pursuant to Section 9010 of the Department 
     of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006, Pub. L. 109-148; to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       9853. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification of a 
     possible unauthorized transfer of U.S.-origin defense 
     articles pursuant to Section 3(e) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act (AECA); to the Committee on International Relations.
       9854. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification of a 
     possible unauthorized retransfer of U.S.-origin defense 
     articles pursuant to Section 3(e) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act (AECA); to the Committee on International Relations.
       9855. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of a 
     Presidential Determination, pursuant to Section 102 (a )(2) 
     of the Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       9856. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification of a 
     possible unauthorized retransfer of U.S.-origin defense 
     articles pursuant to Section 3(e) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act (AECA); to the Committee on International Relations.
       9857. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting an Accountability 
     Review Board report and recommendations concerning serious 
     injury, loss of life or significant destruction of property 
     at a U.S. mission abroad, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 4831 et seq.; 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       9858. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting transmitting the 
     2005 Report on CFE Compliance pursuant to the resolution of 
     advice and consent to ratification of the Document Agreed 
     Among the States Parties to the Treaty on Conventional Armed 
     Forces in Europe of November 19, 1990, (``the CFE Flank 
     Document''); to the Committee on International Relations.
       9859. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-486, 
     ``Health-Care Decisions for Persons with Development 
     Disabilities Temporary Amendment Act of 2006,'' pursuant to 
     D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9860. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-489, ``Metro 
     Bus Funding Requirement Temporary Amendment Act of 2006,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       9861. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-485, ``Child 
     and Family Services Grant-making Temporary Amendment Act of 
     2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       9862. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-488, ``Anti-
     Drunk Driving Clarification Amendment Act of 2006,'' pursuant 
     to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       9863. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-482, 
     ``Omnibus Public Safety Amendment Act of 2006,'' pursuant to 
     D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9864. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-509, ``Anti-
     Tagging and Anti-Vandalism Amendment Act of 2006,'' pursuant 
     to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       9865. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-523, 
     ``Digital Inclusion Act of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9866. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-502, 
     ``Crispus Attucks Park Indemnification Act of 2006,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       9867. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-493, ``Health 
     Insurance Coverage for Habilitative Services for Children Act 
     of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       9868. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-492, 
     ``Library Procurement Amendment Act of 2006,'' pursuant to 
     D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9869. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-496, ``Square 
     2910 Residential Development Stimulus Temporary Act of 
     2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       9870. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-495, 
     ``Wisconsin Avenue Bridge Project and Noise Control Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9871. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-494, 
     ``Seperation Pay, Term of Office and Voluntary Retirement 
     Modification for Chief of Police Charles H. Ramsey Amendment 
     Act of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       9872. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-504, 
     ``Domestic Violence Amendment Act of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. 
     Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9873. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-508, ``July 
     Local Supplemental Other Type Appropriations Approval 
     Temporary Act of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9874. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-507, 
     ``Neighborhood Investment Amendment Temporary Act of 2006,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       9875. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-506, ``Deed 
     Transfer and Recordation Clarification Temporary Amendment 
     Act of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       9876. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-505, 
     ``Uniform Disclaimers of Property Interests Revision Act of 
     2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       9877. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-503, 
     ``District of Columbia Poverty Lawyer Loan Assistance 
     Repayment Program Act of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C.

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     Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9878. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9879. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9880. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9881. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Education, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9882. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Education, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9883. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting a report pursuant to 
     the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       9884. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for 
     General Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting a 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9885. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for 
     General Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting a 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9886. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for 
     General Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting a 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9887. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for 
     General Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting a 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9888. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for 
     General Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting a 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9889. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for 
     General Law, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting a 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9890. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Management, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies 
     Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9891. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Management, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies 
     Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9892. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Management, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies 
     Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9893. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9894. A letter from the Attorney, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9895. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9896. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9897. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Veterans Affairs, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       9898. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9899. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9900. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9901. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9902. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9903. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9904. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9905. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9906. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9907. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9908. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9909. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9910. A letter from the General Counsel, Peace Corps, 
     transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies 
     Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9911. A letter from the Secretary, Postal Rate Commission, 
     transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies 
     Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9912. A letter from the Secretary, Postal Rate Commission, 
     transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies 
     Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9913. A letter from the Executive Secretary/Chief of Staff, 
     U.S. Agency for International Development, transmitting a 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9914. A letter from the Chief Administrative Officer, 
     transmitting the quarterly report of receipts and 
     expenditures of appropriations and other funds for the period 
     July 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006 as compiled by the 
     Chief Administrative Officer, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 104a 
     Public Law 88-454; (H. Doc. No. 109-138); to the Committee on 
     House Administration and ordered to be printed.
       9915. A letter from the Chief Administrative Officer, 
     United States Capitol Police, transmitting the semiannual 
     report of receipts and expenditures of appropriations and 
     other funds for the period April 1, 2006 through September 
     30, 2006 as compiled by the Chief Administrative Officer, 
     pursuant to Public Law 109-55, section 1005; (H. Doc. No. 
     109-140); to the Committee on House Administration and 
     ordered to be printed.
       9916. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Canada Limited Model BO 
     105 LS A-3 Helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2006-24632; 
     Directorate Identifier 2005-SW-31-AD; Amendment 39-14695; AD 
     2006-15-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 18, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9917. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 
     (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), 
     MD-88 Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-387-AD; Amendment 39-
     14696; AD 2006-15-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 18, 
     2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9918. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon (Beech) Model 400 and 400A 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24694; Directorate 
     Identifier 2006-NM-018-AD; Amendment 39-14697; AD 2006-15-16] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 18, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9919. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 
     0100 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24868; Directorate 
     Identifier 2006-NM-103-AD; Amendment 39-14698; AD 2006-15-17] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 18, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9920. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300,

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     -400, -500, -600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2004-19245; Directorate Identifier 
     2004-NM-108-AD; Amendment 39-14699; AD 2006-15-18] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received October 18, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9921. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Model 14RF-19 
     Propellers No. FA-2005-21691; Directorate Identifier 2005-NE-
     13-AD; Amendment 39-14701; AD 2006-16-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received October 18, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9922. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation 
     Models 690, 690A, and 690B Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-
     23785; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-10-AD; Amendment 39-
     14681; AD 2006-15-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 18, 
     2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9923. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, and -
     200C Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24432; Directorate 
     Identifier 2005-NM-227-AD; Amendment 39-14678; AD 2006-14-07] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 18, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9924. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300, and 
     A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-
     24522; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-002-AD; Amendment 39-
     14680; AD 2006-14-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 18, 
     2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9925. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-23644; Directorate 
     Identifier 2006-CE-03-AD; Amendment 39-14679; AD 2006-14-08] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 18, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9926. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model 
     S-92A Helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2006-25444; Directorate 
     Identifier 2006-SW-18-AD; Amendment 39-147000; AD 2006-15-19] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 18, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9927. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly 
     Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and 
     Detroit Diesel Allison) (RRC) 250-B and 250-C Series 
     Turboshaft and Turboprop Engines [Docket No. 2004-NE-10-AD; 
     Amendment 39-14704; AD 2006-16-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     October 18, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9928. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company (GE) CF6-
     80 Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 2004-NE-05-AD; 
     Amendment 39-14706; AD 2006-16-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     October 18, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9929. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, 
     BN-2T, and BN-2T-4R Series (all individual models included in 
     Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) A17EU, Revision 16, dated 
     December 9, 2002) Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-22420; 
     Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-47-AD; Amendment 39-14719; AD 
     2006-16-19] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 18, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9930. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 
     and PC-12/45 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24954; 
     Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-30-AD; Amendment 39-14713; AD 
     2006-16-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 18, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9931. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives Turbomeca Arriel 1B, 1D, 1D1, and 
     1S1 Turboshaft Engines [Docket No. FAA-2005-21242; 
     Directorate Identifier 2005-NE-09-AD; Amendment 39-14721; AD 
     2006-02-08R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 18, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9932. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-1000S 
     Sailplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24255; Directorate Identifier 
     2006-CE-25-AD; Amendment 39-14720; AD 2006-16-20] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received October 18, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9933. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Being Model 747-200B, 747-200C, 
     747-200F, 747-300, and 747SR Series Airplanes [Docket No. 
     FAA-2006-24695; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-035-AD; 
     Amendment 39-14710; AD 2006-16-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     October 18, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9934. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-
     2B19(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes [Docket No. 
     FAA-2006-25536; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-158-AD; 
     Amendment 39-14707; AD 2006-16-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     October 18, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9935. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-700 and 737-800 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24698; Directorate 
     Identifier 2006-NM-026-AD; Amendment 39-14711; AD 2006-16-11] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 18, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9936. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, 
     DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KDC-10), DC-10-40, and DC-10-
     40F Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24864; Directorate 
     Identifier 2006-NM-072-AD; Amendment 39-14712; AD 2006-16-12] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 18, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9937. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24866; Directorate Identifier 
     2006-NM-105-AD; Amendment 39-14709; AD 2006-16-09] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received October 18, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9938. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney PW4164, PW4168, and 
     PW4168A Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 97-ANE-44-AD; 
     Amendment 39-14705; AD 2006-16-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     October 18, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9939. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, 
     DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), 
     DC-10-40, and DC-10-40F Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24780; 
     Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-069-AD; Amendment 39-14703; AD 
     2006-16-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 18, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9940. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 
     (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), 
     and MD-88 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24786; Directorate 
     Identifier 2006-NM-087-AD; Amendment 39-14702; AD 2006-16-02] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 18, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9941. A letter from the Adjutant General, Veterans of 
     Foreign Wars of the U.S., transmitting proceedings of the 
     102nd National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of 
     the United States, held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, August 19-
     August 24, 2001, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 118 and 44 U.S.C. 
     1332; (H. Doc. No. 109-144); to the Committee on Veterans' 
     Affairs and ordered to be printed.
       9942. A letter from the Adjutant General, Veterans of 
     Foreign Wars of the U.S., transmitting proceedings of the 
     103rd National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of 
     the United States, held in Nashville, Tennessee, August 24-
     August 30, 2002, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 118 and 44 U.S.C. 
     1332; (H. Doc. No. 109-145); to the Committee on Veterans' 
     Affairs and ordered to be printed.
       9943. A letter from the Adjutant General, Veterans of 
     Foreign Wars of the U.S., transmitting proceedings of the 
     104th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of 
     the United States, held in San Antonio, Texas, August 23-
     August 29, 2003, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 118 and 44 U.S.C. 
     1332; (H. Doc. No. 109-146); to the Committee on Veterans' 
     Affairs and ordered to be printed.
       9944. A letter from the Adjutant General, Veterans of 
     Foreign Wars of the U.S., transmitting proceedings of the 
     105th National

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     Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United 
     States, held in Cincinnati, Ohio, August 14-August 20, 2004, 
     pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 118 and 44 U.S.C. 1332; (H. Doc. No. 
     109-147); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and ordered 
     to be printed.
       9945. A letter from the Adjutant General, Veterans of 
     Foreign Wars of the U.S., transmitting proceedings of the 
     106th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of 
     the United States, held in Salt Lake City, Utah, August 20-
     August 25, 2005, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 118 and 44 U.S.C. 
     1332; (H. Doc. No. 109-148); to the Committee on Veterans' 
     Affairs and ordered to be printed.
       9946. A letter from the Acting SSA Regulations Officer, 
     Social Security Administration, transmitting the 
     Administration's ``Major'' final rule--Medicare Part B 
     Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (RIN: 0960-AG11) 
     received November 7, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and 
     Means.

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