[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 177 (Thursday, November 15, 2007)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1533-D1535]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                                        Thursday, November 15, 2007

[[Page D1533]]

                              Daily Digest


HIGHLIGHTS

      Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 259, Adjournment Resolution.

                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S14425-S14576
Measures Introduced: Nineteen bills and two resolutions were 
introduced, as follows: S. 2357-2375, and S. Res. 383-384. 
                                                            Page S14488
Measures Reported:
  Special Report entitled ``Further Revised Allocation to Subcommittees 
of Budget Totals from the Concurrent Resolution, Fiscal Year 2008''. 
(S. Rept. No. 110-230)
  Report to accompany S. 1642, to extend the authorization of programs 
under the Higher Education Act of 1965. (S. Rept. No. 110-231)
  S. Res. 366, designating November 2007 as ``National Methamphetamine 
Awareness Month'', to increase awareness of methamphetamine abuse.
  S. Res. 367, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the mass movement 
for Soviet Jewish freedom and the 20th anniversary of the Freedom 
Sunday rally for Soviet Jewry on the National Mall.
  S. 1970, to establish a National Commission on Children and 
Disasters, a National Resource Center on Children and Disasters, with 
an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
  S. 2272, to designate the facility of the United States Postal 
Service known as the Southpark Station in Alexandria, Louisiana, as the 
John ``Marty'' Thiels Southpark Station, in honor and memory of Thiels, 
a Louisiana postal worker who was killed in the line of duty on October 
4, 2007.                                                    
Page S14487
Measures Passed:
  Adjournment Resolution: Senate agreed to H. Con. Res 259, providing 
for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a 
conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.        
  Pages S14464-65


 =========================== NOTE =========================== 

  
  On page D1533, November 15, 2007, the following appears under 
Measures Passed: Adjournment Resolution: Senate agreed to H. Con. 
Res 259, providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of 
Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the 
Senate. Pages S14564-65
  
  The online version was corrected to read: Adjournment 
Resolution: Senate agreed to H. Con. Res 259, providing for a 
conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a 
conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate. Pages S14464-65


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  Higher Education Act Technical Corrections: Senate passed S. 2371, to 
amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make technical corrections. 
                                                        Pages S14567-68
  Emancipation Hall: Committee on Rules and Administration was 
discharged from further consideration of S. 1679, to provide that the 
great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation 
Hall, and the bill was then passed.                         
  Page S14568
  Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act: Senate passed S. 
2168, to amend title 18, United States Code, to enable increased 
federal prosecution of identity theft crimes and to allow for 
restitution to victims of identity theft, after agreeing to the 
committee amendments.                                   
  Pages S14568-72
  National Adoption Day and Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 384, 
expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National 
Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the 
children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved 
in adoption, and encouraging Americans to secure safety, permanency, 
and well-being for all children.                        
  Pages S14572-73
Measures Considered:
Farm Bill Extension Act: Senate continued consideration of H.R. 2419, 
to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal 
year 2012, taking action on the following amendments proposed thereto: 
                                                        Pages S14435-45
Pending:
  Harkin Amendment No. 3500, in the nature of a substitute. 
                                                            Page S14435
  Reid (for Dorgan/Grassley) Amendment No. 3508 (to Amendment No. 
3500), to strengthen payment limitations and direct the savings to 
increased funding for certain programs.                     
Page S14435

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  Reid Amendment No. 3509 (to Amendment No. 3508), to change the 
enactment date.                                             
Page S14435
  Reid Amendment No. 3510 (to the language proposed to be stricken by 
Amendment No. 3500), to change the enactment date.          
Page S14435
  Reid Amendment No. 3511 (to Amendment No. 3510), to change the 
enactment date.                                             
Page S14435
  Motion to commit the bill to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
and Forestry, with instructions to report back forthwith, with Reid 
Amendment No. 3512.                                         
Page S14435
  Reid Amendment No. 3512 (to the instructions of the motion to commit 
to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, with 
instructions), to change the enactment date.                
Page S14435
  Reid Amendment No. 3513 (to the instructions of the motion to 
recommit), to change the enactment date.                    
Page S14435
  Reid Amendment No. 3514 (to Amendment No. 3513), to change the 
enactment date.                                             
Page S14435
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that on Friday, 
November 16, 2007, that if cloture is not invoked on the motion to 
proceed to the consideration of H.R. 4156 (see below), Senate vote on 
the motion to invoke cloture on Harkin Amendment No. 3500 (listed 
above); provided further, that the vote on the motion to invoke cloture 
on the bill, be delayed to occur, if needed, upon the adoption of the 
Harkin Amendment No. 3500; that there be one hour for debate prior to 
the first vote be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their 
designees; that Senator Harkin be recognized for up to 10 minutes of 
the time of the majority; provided further, that the last 10 minutes be 
reserved for the two Leaders with the Majority Leader controlling the 
last 5 minutes; and that there be 2 minutes for debate before the 2nd 
and 3rd votes.                                              
Page S14465
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that Members have 
until 9 a.m., on November 16, 2007, to file any germane second-degree 
amendments.                                                 
Page S14574
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations--Cloture: Senate began 
consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 2340, 
making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of 
Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008. 
                                                        Pages S14445-74
   A motion was entered to close further debate on the motion to 
proceed to consideration of the bill and, in accordance with the 
provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, and 
pursuant to the unanimous-consent agreement of November 15, 2007, a 
vote on cloture will occur at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, November, 16, 2007. 
                                                Pages S14445, S14465-74
  Subsequently, the motion to proceed was withdrawn.        
Page S14474
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations--Cloture: Senate began 
consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 4156, 
making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of 
Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008. 
                                                        Pages S14474-76
  A motion was entered to close further debate on the motion to proceed 
to consideration of the bill, and, in accordance with the provisions of 
rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, and pursuant to the 
unanimous-consent agreement of Thursday, November 15, 2007, a vote on 
cloture will occur on Friday, November 16, 2007, if cloture is not 
invoked on the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 2340, Emergency 
Supplemental Appropriations (listed above).     
Pages S14474-76, S14574
  Subsequently, the motion to proceed was withdrawn.        
Page S14474


 =========================== NOTE =========================== 

  
  On Page D1534, November 15, 2007, the following appears 
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations--Cloture: Senate began 
consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 
4156, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the 
Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
2008. Pages S14474-76 A motion was entered to close further debate 
on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, and, in 
accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules 
of the Senate, and pursuant to the unanimous-consent agreement of 
Thursday, November 15, 2007, a vote on cloture will occur on 
Friday, November 16, 2007, if cloture is not invoked on the motion 
to proceed to consideration of S. 2340, Emergency Supplemental 
Appropriations (listed above). Pages S14474-76, S14574
  
  The online version was corrected to read: Emergency Supplemental 
Appropriations--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the motion 
to proceed to consideration of H.R. 4156, making emergency 
supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the 
fiscal year ending September 30, 2008. Pages S14474-76 A motion 
was entered to close further debate on the motion to proceed to 
consideration of the bill, and, in accordance with the provisions 
of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, and pursuant to 
the unanimous-consent agreement of Thursday, November 15, 2007, a 
vote on cloture will occur on Friday, November 16, 2007, if 
cloture is not invoked on the motion to proceed to consideration 
of S. 2340, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations (listed above). 
Pages S14474-76, S14574
  
    
  
  Subsequently, the motion to proceed was withdrawn. Page S14474


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Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
  A routine list in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration.                                    
Pages S14568, S14576
Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
  Craig W. Duehring, of Minnesota, to be an Assistant Secretary of the 
Air Force.
  Neel T. Kashkari, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of the 
Treasury.
  Thomas C. Carper, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Reform Board 
(Amtrak) for a term of five years.
  Nancy A. Naples, of New York, to be a Member of the Reform Board 
(Amtrak) for a term of five years.
  Denver Stutler, Jr., of Florida, to be a Member of the Reform Board 
(Amtrak) for a term of five years.
  Eric M. Thorson, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of 
the Treasury.
  Ana M. Guevara, of Florida, to be United States Alternate Executive 
Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 
for a term of two years.
  Goli Ameri, of Oregon, to be an Assistant Secretary of State 
(Educational and Cultural Affairs).
  Tracy Ralph Justesen, of Utah, to be Assistant Secretary for Special 
Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education.
  Nathan J. Hochman, of California, to be an Assistant Attorney 
General.
  Grace C. Becker, of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney General.
  James B. Peake, of the District of Columbia, to be Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs.
  Rod J. Rosenstein, of Maryland, to be United States Circuit Judge for 
the Fourth Circuit.
  Gene E.K. Pratter, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge 
for the Third Circuit.

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  Lincoln D. Almond, of Rhode Island, to be United States District 
Judge for the District of Rhode Island.
  Mark S. Davis, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for 
the Eastern District of Virginia.
  David Gregory Kays, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge 
for the Western District of Missouri.
  David J. Novak, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for 
the Eastern District of Virginia.
  Carolyn P. Short, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge 
for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
  Richard T. Morrison, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States 
Tax Court for a term of fifteen years.
  Joseph P. Russoniello, of California, to be United States Attorney 
for the Northern District of California for the term of four years.
  Diane J. Humetewa, of Arizona, to be United States Attorney for the 
District of Arizona for the term of four years.
  Rebecca A. Gregory, of Texas, to be United States Attorney for the 
Eastern District of Texas for the term of four years.
  Gregory A. Brower, of Nevada, to be United States Attorney for the 
District of Nevada for the term of four years.
  Edmund A. Booth, Jr., of Georgia, to be United States Attorney for 
the Southern District of Georgia for the term of four years.
  Michael G. McGinn, of Minnesota, to be United States Marshal for the 
District of Minnesota for the term of four years.
  Reed Verne Hillman, of Massachusetts, to be United States Marshal for 
the District of Massachusetts for the term of four years.
  William Joseph Hawe, of Washington, to be United States Marshal for 
the Western District of Washington for the term of four years.
  3 Air Force nominations in the rank of general.
  Routine lists in the Army, Coast Guard, Navy.             
Page S14576
Nomination Discharged: The following nomination were discharged from 
further committee consideration and placed on the Executive Calendar:
  Todd J. Zinser, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of 
Commerce, which was sent to the Senate on September 7, 2007, from the 
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. 
                                                   Pages S14568. S14576
Messages from the House:                                    
  Page S14485
Measures Referred:                                          
  Page S14487
Measures Placed on the Calendar:                            
  Page S14487
Measures Read the First Time:                   
  Pages S14487, S14573-74
Petitions and Memorials:                                
  Pages S14485-87
Executive Reports of Committees:                        
  Pages S14487-88
Additional Cosponsors:                                  
  Pages S14488-90
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:         
  Pages S14490-S14500
Additional Statements:                                  
  Pages S14480-85
Amendments Submitted:                                   
  Pages S14500-66
Authorities for Committees to Meet:                         
  Page S14567
Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 7:58 p.m., 
until 8:30 a.m. on Friday, November 16, 2007. (For Senate's program, 
see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page 
S14574.)