------------------------------------------------------------------------ Daily Congressional Record Corrections for 2007 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Daily Congressional Record Corrections Note: Corrections to the Daily Congressional Record are identified online. (Corrections November 14, 2007 through December 18, 2007) House On Page H13885, November 14, 2007, the following appeared: PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 817, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008 The online version should be corrected to read: PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3074, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008 On Page H13910, November 14, 2007, the following appeared: The year 2007 has been the deadliest year since U.S. troops began this war 4\1/2\ years ago. The online version should be corrected to read: The year 2007 has been the deadliest year for U.S. troops since this war began 4\1/2\ years ago. On Page H13964, November 15, 2007, the following appeared: Mr. ALTMIRE. Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 825 provides for consideration of H.R. 3915, The online version should be corrected to read: Mr. ARCURI. Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 825 provides for consideration of H.R. 3915, On Page H14066, November 15, 2007, the following appeared: I yield back the balance of my time. The online version should be corrected to read: Mr. OBEY. I yield back the balance of my time. On Page H14176, December 05, 2007, the following appeared: Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The online version should be corrected to read: Mr. WATT. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. On Page H15224, December 11, 2007, the following appeared: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from the Virginia Islands (Mrs. Christensen) and the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Bishop) each will control 20 minutes. The online version should be corrected to read: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from the Virgin Islands (Mrs. Christensen) and the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Bishop) each will control 20 minutes. On Page H15224, December 11, 2007, the following appeared: The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from the Virginia Islands. The online version should be corrected to read: The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from the Virgin Islands. On Page H15224, December 11, 2007, the following appeared: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from the Virginia Islands? The online version should be corrected to read: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from the Virgin Islands? On Page H15275, December 11, 2007, the following appeared: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, The online version should be corrected to read: Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, On Page E2539, December 11, 2007, the following appeared: Mr. Speaker, Keith's retirement is a real loss The online version should be corrected to read: Madam Speaker, Keith's retirement is a real loss On Page H16645, December 18, 2007, the following appeared: The NOTICE box was printed showing the 109th Congress, 1st Session. The online version should be corrected to read: The NOTICE box for the 110th Congress, 1st Session. Daily Congressional Record Corrections Note: Corrections to the Daily Congressional Record are identified online. (Corrections November 6, 2007 through December 19, 2007) Senate On Page S13989, November 6, 2007, the following appears: H.R. 513. An act to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to enhance the protection of credit ratings of active duty military personnel who are activated for military service; to the Committee on Veterans Affairs. The online version has been corrected to read: H.R. 513. An act to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to enhance the protection of credit ratings of members of the reserve component who serve on active duty in support of a contingency operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. On Page S14117, November 8, 2007, the following appears: The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this vote the yeas are 79, the nays are 13. The online version has been corrected to read: The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this vote the yeas are 79, the nays are 14. On Page D1511, November 13, 2007, in Measures Considered the wrong page numbers are referenced for the Farm Bill Extension Act. Pages S14234-73 The online version has been corrected to read: Measures Considered: Farm Bill Extension Act: Senate resumed 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 S14254-73 On Page D1522, November 14, 2007, the following appears: Measures Passed: Enrollment Correction: Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 258, directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to correct the enrollment of H.R. 1429. Page S14385 The online version has been corrected to read: Measures Passed: Enrollment Correction: Senate agreed to directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to correct the enrollment of H.R. 1429. Page S14387 On Page D1523, November 14, 2007, the following appears: Measures Considered: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the bill at approximately 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, November 15, 2007; that only certain amendments be in order, other than the pending amendments, and that they be subject to second- degree amendments that are relevant to the first-degree amendments to which they are offered; provided further, that all germane first-degree amendments be filed at the desk by 1 p.m., on Thursday, November 15, 2007, however Members do not need to refile any germane amendments already filed. Page S14421 The online version has been corrected to read: Measures Considered: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the bill at approximately 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, November 15, 2007; that only certain amendments be in order, other than the pending amendments, and that they be subject to second-degree amendments that are relevant to the first-degree amendments to which they are offered; provided further, that all germane first-degree amendments be filed at the desk by 1 p.m., on Thursday, November 15, 2007, however Members do not need to refile any germane amendments already filed. Pages S14421, S14388-89 On Page S14485, November 15, 2007, under Messages from the House, the House message delivered at 3:38 p.m. was omitted. The online record was corrected to include the following: At 3:38 p.m., a message from the House of Representatives, delivered by Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, announced that the House has agreed to the following concurrent resolution, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate: H. Con. Res. 259. Concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. 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 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 On Page S14590, November 16, 2007, the following appears: Mr. REID. . . . more than $1 trillion already has been spent on the Iraq war--$1.8 trillion to be exact. And 5 million Iraqi men, women, and children. . . . The online Record has been corrected to read: Mr. REID. . . . more than $1 trillion already has been spent on the Iraq war. And 5 million Iraqi men, women, and children. On Page S14654, November 16, 2007, the following appears: PROTOCOL AMENDING TAX CONVENTION WITH FINLAND Resolved, (two-thirds of the Senators present concurring therein), The Senate advises and consents to the ratification of the Protocol Amending the Convention between the United States of America and the Federal Republic of Germany for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital and to Certain Other Taxes, signed at Berlin on June 1, 2006 and an Exchange of Notes dated August 17, 2006 (EC-2046) (Treaty Doc. 109-20). The online version has been corrected to read: The Senate advises and consents to the ratification of the Protocol Amending the Convention between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Denmark for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income, signed at Copenhagen on May 2, 2006 (Treaty Doc. 109-19). On Page S14703, December 3, 2007, in the first column, the following paragraph appears: S. 2378. At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Brown) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2378, a bill to authorize the voluntary purchase of certain properties in Treece, Kansas, endangered by the Cherokee County National Priorities List Site, and for other purposes. The online version was corrected to read: S. 2378 At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Brownback) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2378, a bill to authorize the voluntary purchase of certain properties in Treece, Kansas, endangered by the Cherokee County National Priorities List Site, and for other purposes. On Page D1593, December 10, 2007, the following language appears: Honoring Joe Nuxhall: Senate agreed to S. Res. 398, honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of Joe Nuxhall, broadcaster for the Cincinnati Reds. Page S15063 The online Record has been corrected to read: Honoring Joe Nuxhall: Senate agreed to S. Res. 398, honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of Joe Nuxhall, broadcaster for the Cincinnati Reds. Page S15081 On Page S15144, December 11, 2007, under the heading AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED, the following amendment appears: SA 3830. Mr. HARKIN (for himself and Mr. Gregg) proposed an amendment to amendment SA 3500 proposed by Mr. Harkin (for himself, Mr. Chambliss, Mr. Baucus, and Mr. Grassley) to the bill H.R. 2419, supra. The online version was corrected to read: SA 3830. Mr. HARKIN (for himself, Mr. Kennedy, and Mr. Gregg) proposed an amendment to amendment SA 3500 proposed by Mr. Harkin (for himself, Mr. Chambliss, Mr. Baucus, and Mr. Grassley) to the bill H.R. 2419, supra. On Page S15148, December 11, 2007, in the middle column, the following amendment appears: SA 3830. Mr. HARKIN (for himself and Mr. Gregg) proposed an amendment to amendment SA 3500 proposed by Mr. Harkin (for himself, Mr. Chambliss, Mr. Baucus, and Mr. Grassley) to the bill H.R. 2419, to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes; as follows: The online version was corrected to read: SA 3830. Mr. HARKIN (for himself, Mr. Kennedy, and Mr. Gregg) proposed an amendment to amendment SA 3500 proposed by Mr. Harkin (for himself, Mr. Chambliss, Mr. Baucus, and Mr. Grassley) to the bill H.R. 2419, to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes; as follows: On Page S15373, December 12, 2007, the following language appears: REFORMING MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITOL REGION The online Record has been corrected to read: . . . NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION On Page S15373, December 12, 2007, the following language appears: A Bill (S. 1245) to reform mutual aid agreements for the National Capitol Region. The online Record has been corrected to read: . . . National Capital Region. On Page S15373, December 12, 2007, the following language appears: A bill (S. 2271) to authorize State and local government to divest access The online Record has been corrected to read: . . . divest assets On Page S15378, December 12, 2007, the following language appears: . . . amendment at the desk . . . The online Record has been corrected to read: . . . amendments at the desk . . . The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 3847) was agreed to. (The amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of Amendments.'') The amendment (No. 3848) . . . On Page D1626, December 13, 2007, the following appears: NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Committee concluded joint hearings with the House Committee on Education and Labor Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions to examine the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), focusing on recent NLRB decisions and their impact on employee rights, after receiving testimony from Robert J. Battista, Chairman, and Wilma B. Liebman, Member, both of the National Labor Relations Board; Matt Finkin, University of Illinois, Champaign; Jonathan P. Hiatt, AFL-CIO, and Charles I. Cohen, Morgan, Lewis, and Bockius, LLP, both of Washington, D.C.; and Feliza Ryland, Old Star Resort, Orlando, Florida. The online Record has been corrected to read: NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety concluded joint hearings with the House Committee on Education and Labor Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions to examine the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), focusing on recent NLRB decisions and their impact on employee rights, after receiving testimony from Robert J. Battista, Chairman, and Wilma B. Liebman, Member, both of the National Labor Relations Board; Matt Finkin, University of Illinois, Champaign; Jonathan P. Hiatt, AFL-CIO, and Charles I. Cohen, Morgan, Lewis, and Bockius, LLP, both of Washington, D.C.; and Feliza Ryland, Old Star Resort, Orlando, Florida. On Page D1638, December 17, 2007, the following language appears: U.S. Capitol Police and Library of Congress Police Merger Implementation Act: Senate passed H.R. 3690, to provide for the transfer of the Library of Congress police to the United States Capitol Police, after agreeing to the following amendment proposed thereto: Page S15790 Dodd (for Feinstein) Amendment No. 3869, in the nature of a substitute. Page S15790 Subsequent to its adoption, the action on the amendment to the title was vitiated. The online Record has been corrected by deleting the line: Subsequent to its adoption, the action on the amendment to the title was vitiated. On Page D1639, December 17, 2007, the following language appears: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing the motion to proceed be agreed to and that all time post-cloture be yielded back. Page S15726 The online Record has been corrected to read: On Page D1639, December 17, 2007 the following language appears: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing the motion to proceed be agreed to and that all time post-cloture be yielded back. Page S15791 On Page D1639, December 17, 2007, the following language appears: Executive Communications: Pages S15769-70 Additional Cosponsors: Page S15771 The online Record has been corrected to read: Executive Communications: Pages S15769-70 Petitions and Memorials Page S15770 Additional Cosponsors: Page S15771 On page S16005, December 19, 2007, the Record reads: Mary Ann Glendon, of Massachusetts, to be Ambassador Extraordinary. The online version has been changed to read: FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Mary Ann Glendon, of Massachusetts, to be Ambassador Extraordinary. On page S16049, December 19, 2007, the Record reads: The bill (S. 1971), as amended . . . The online version has been changed to read: The bill (S. 1974), as amended . . . On page S16055, December 19, 2007, the Record reads: AMENDING TITLE II OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 3432) to amend title II . . . under such title. The online version has been changed to read: COMMISSION ON THE ABOLITION OF THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 3432) to establish the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. On Page S16060, December 19, 2007, the following language appears: The bill (H.R. 389) was ordered to be read a third, was read the third time, and passed. The online version has been corrected to read: The bill (H.R. 4839) was ordered to be read a third time, was read the third time, and passed.