Monday, April 16, 2007 [[Page D496]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Routine Proceedings, pages S4459-S4550 Measures Introduced: Eleven bills and one resolution were introduced, as follows: S. 1109-1119, and S. Res. 149. Pages S4477-78 Measures Passed: Virginia Tech University Condolences: Senate agreed to S. Res. 149, expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech University. Page S4550 Intelligence Authorization Act: Senate resumed consideration of S. 372, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, taking action on the following amendments proposed thereto: Pages S4463-70, S4471-74 Pending: Rockefeller/Bond Amendment No. 843, in the nature of a substitute. Pages S4465-67 Collins Amendment No. 847 (to Amendment No. 843), to reaffirm the constitutional and statutory protections accorded sealed domestic mail. Pages S4467-70 During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the following action: By 41 yeas to 40 nays (Vote No. 130), three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, not having voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected the motion to close further debate on the bill. Pages S4471-72 Subsequently, Reid motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on S. 372, was entered. Page S4471 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the bill at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, April 17, 2007. Page S4550 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act: Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 3, to amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for fair prescription drug prices for Medicare beneficiaries. Page S4461 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, a vote on cloture will occur on Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Page S4461 Subsequently, the motion to proceed to the consideration of the bill was withdrawn. Page S4461 Court Security Improvement Act: Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 378, to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members. Pages S4470-71 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, a vote on cloture will occur on Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Page S4470 Subsequently, the motion to proceed to the consideration of the bill was withdrawn. Page S4470 Appointments: U.S.-Russia Interparliamentary Group: The Chair, on behalf of the Republican Leader, pursuant to Section 154 of Public Law 108-199, appointed the following Senator as Vice Chairman of the Senate Delegation to the U.S.-Russia Interparliamentary Group conference during the 110th Congress: Senator Lott. Page S4549 U.S.-Russia Interparliamentary Group: The Chair, on behalf of the Majority Leader, pursuant to Section 154 of Public Law 108-199, appointed the following Senator as Chairman of the Senate Delegation to the U.S.-Russia Interparliamentary Group conference during the 110th Congress: Senator Nelson (NE). Page S4549 Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations: Dennis R. Schrader, of Maryland, to be Deputy Administrator for National Preparedness, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [[Page D497]] Routine lists in the Army. Page S4550 Messages from the House: Page S4475 Petitions and Memorials: Pages S4476-77 Executive Communications: Pages S4475-76 Additional Cosponsors: Pages S4478-80 Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Pages S4480-S4507 Additional Statements: Page S4475 Amendments Submitted: Pages S4507-49 Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Page S4549 Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S4549 Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. (Total-130) Pages S4471-72 Adjournment: Senate convened at 2 p.m., and adjourned at 6:47 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2007. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S4550.) Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE AND RESEARCH Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee concluded a hearing to examine S. 731, to develop a methodology for, and complete, a national assessment of geological storage capacity for carbon dioxide, and S. 962, to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize and improve the carbon capture and storage research, development, and demonstration program of the Department of Energy, after receiving testimony from Mark D. Myers, Director, United States Geological Survey, Department of the Interior; Thomas D. Shope, Acting Assistant Secretary of Energy for Fossil Energy; George Guthrie, Program Director, Fossil Energy and Environment Programs, Los Alamos National Laboratory; and David G. Hawkins, Natural Resources Defense Council, and Kipp Coddington, Alston and Bird LLP, both of Washington, D.C. House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 6 public bills, H.R. 1857- 1862; and 4 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 111; and H. Res. 296-298 were introduced. Page H3399 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H3399-H3401 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 1677, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance taxpayer protections and outreach, with an amendment (H. Rept. 110-84); H.R. 362, to authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, with an amendment (H. Rept. 110-85); H.R. 1515, to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to treat certain communities as metropolitan cities for purposes of the community development block grant program (H. Rept. 110-86); H.R. 1681, to amend the Congressional Charter of The American National Red Cross to modernize its governance structure, to enhance the ability of the board of governors of The American National Red Cross to support the critical mission of The American National Red Cross in the 21st century, with an amendment (H. Rept. 110-87); and H.R. 1257, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation, with an amendment (H. Rept. 110-88). Page H3399 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed Representative Altmire to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H3377 Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures: Lieutenant Todd Jason Bryant Post Office Designation Act: H.R. 988, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5757 Tilton Avenue in Riverside, California, as the ``Lieutenant Todd Jason Bryant Post Office''; Pages H3378-79 Commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA): H. Con. Res. 71, to commemorate the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for [[Page D498]] the Nation's 1.3 million American citizens of Greek ancestry, and Philhellenes; and Pages H3387-89 Honoring the life of Ernest Gallo: H. Con. Res. 88, to honor the life of Ernest Gallo. Pages H3389-91 Moment of Silence: The House observed a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the shooting on the campus of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earlier today. Page H3387 Suspensions--Proceedings Postponed: The House debated the following measures under suspension of the rules. Further proceedings were postponed until Tuesday, April 17th: Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month: H. Res. 273, to support the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month and Pages H3379-87 Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) and its past contributions to space research: H. Con. Res. 76, to honor the 50th Anniversary of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) and its past contributions to space research, and looking forward to future accomplishments. Pages H3391-93 Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the House today appear on page H3377. Senate Referrals: S. 30 was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce; S. 229 was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs; S. 801 was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; and S. 1104 was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. S. 5 and S. 521 were held at the desk. Page H3397 Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no yea-and-nay votes, and there were no recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 2 p.m. and adjourned at 4:01 p.m. Committee Meetings No Committee meetings were held. COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2007 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to examine combating autism, focusing on undertaking a coordinated response, 2 p.m., SD-124. Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings to examine whether the Army and Marine Corps are properly sized, organized, and equipped to respond to the most likely missions over the next two decades while retaining adequate capability to respond to all contingencies along the spectrum of combat, 9:30 a.m., SD-106. Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, to hold hearings to examine the current readiness of United States ground forces in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2008 and the Future Years Defense Program, 3 p.m., S-407, Capitol. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance and Investment, to hold hearings to examine the role of securitization relating to subprime mortgage market turmoil, 3 p.m., SD-538. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to hold hearings to examine the proposed merger between XM and Sirius, 10 a.m., SR-253. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety, to hold hearings to examine domestic violence in the workplace, 10 a.m., SD-628. Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold hearings to examine The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (Public Law 95-511), 2:30 p.m., SDG-50. House Committees Committee on Agriculture, April 17, Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry, hearing to review the market structure of the livestock industry, 11 a.m., 1300 Longworth. April 18, Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture, hearing to review the economic impacts of production, processing and marketing of organic agricultural products, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. April 19, Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy and Research, hearing to review USDA Farm Bill conservation programs, 1 p.m., 1300 Longworth. Committee on Appropriations, April 17, Subcommittee on Defense, on Army Force Posture/Acquisition Overview, 10 a.m., and executive, on U.S. Central Command, 1:30 p.m., H-140 Capitol. April 17, Financial Services and General Government, on FCC, 10 a.m., 2220 Rayburn. April 17, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, on Indian Health Service, 9:30 a.m., B-308 Rayburn. April 17, Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans' Affairs and Related Agencies, on Central Command, 10 a.m., H-143 Capitol. April 17, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, on Federal Highway Administration/Federal Transit Administration, 10 a.m., 2358 Rayburn. April 18, Subcommittee on Defense, on Army Reset, 10 a.m., and on Army/Marine Corps Personnel Issues, 1:30 a.m., H-140 Capitol. April 18, Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, on GSA, 10 a.m., 2220 Rayburn. [[Page D499]] April 18, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, on Public Witnesses (Native Americans), 9:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m., B-308 Rayburn. April 19, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, on Food Safety and Inspection Service, 10 a.m., 2362A Rayburn. April 19, Subcommittee on Defense, executive, on U.S. Special Operations-Command, 1:30 a.m., H-140 Capitol. April 19, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, on Members of Congress and Public Witnesses, 9:30 a.m., and on Public witnesses, 1:30 p.m., B-308 Rayburn. April 19, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, on GAO, 10 a.m., H- 144 Capitol. April 19, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, on Public Diplomacy and Broadcasting Programs, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. April 20, Subcommittee on Defense, on Guard and Reserve-Oversight, 10 a.m., H-140 Capitol. April 20, Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, on District of Columbia, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. Committee on Armed Services, April 18, hearing on the Fiscal Year 2008 National Defense Authorization Budget Request U.S. Central Command, 9 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. April 19, Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, hearing on Fiscal Year 2008 National Defense Authorization Budget Request, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capabilities, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. Committee on Education and Labor, April 20, hearing on Mismanagement and Conflicts of Interest in the Reading First Program, 9 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. Committee on Energy and Commerce, April 17, Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled ``Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act,'' 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. April 18, Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, hearing entitled ``Alternative Transportation Fuels: An Overview,'' 2 p.m., 2123 Rayburn. April 18, Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled ``Medicare Program Efficiency and Integrity,'' 2 p.m., 2322 Rayburn. April 19, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, to continue hearings entitled ``Digital Future of the United States: Part III: Spectrum Opportunities and the Future of Wireless,'' 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. April 20, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ``Department of Energy's Response to Ongoing Mismanagement at the Los Alamos National Labs,'' 9:30 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Committee on Financial Services, April 17, hearing entitled ``Possible Responses to Rising Mortgage Foreclosures, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. April 19, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, hearing entitled ``The Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007: H.R. 1852, to modernize and update the National Housing Act and enable the Federal Housing Administration to use risk-based pricing to more effectively reach underserved borrowers; and related FHA Modernization Issues, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Committee on Foreign Affairs, April 17, hearing on the Outlook for the Independence of Kosova, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. April 17, Subcommittee on International Organizations and Human Rights and the Subcommittee on Europe, joint hearing and briefing on Extraordinary Rendition in the U.S. Counterterrorism Policy: The Impact on Transatlantic Relations, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. April 18, Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia, hearing on the Political Situation in Lebanon, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. April 18, Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade, and the Subcommittee on Domestic, and International Monetary Policy, Trade and Technology of the Committee on Financial Services, joint hearing on Isolating Proliferators and Sponsors of Terror: The Use of Sanctions and the International Financial System To Change Regime Behavior, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. April 19, full Committee, hearing on Current Situation in Darfur, 9:30 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. Committee on Homeland Security, April 17, to mark up H.R. 1680, Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act of 2007, 10 a.m., 210 Cannon. April 18, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology, hearing entitled ``Can BioShield Effectively Procure Medical Countermeasures That Safeguard the Nation?'' 1 p.m., 1539 Longworth. April 19, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecuity, and Science Technology, hearing entitled ``Cyber Insecurity: Hackers Are Penetrating Federal Systems and Critical Infrastructure,'' 1 p.m., 1539 Rayburn. April 19, Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, hearing entitled ``Addressing the Department of Homeland Security's Morale Crisis,'' 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. April 19, Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure Protection, hearing entitled ``Airport Security: The Necessary Improvements To Secure America's Airports,'' 11:30 a.m., 340 Cannon. April 20, full Committee, hearing entitled ``Responsibility in Federal Homeland Security Contracting,'' 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. Committee on the Judiciary, April 17, Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law, oversight hearing on Executive Compensation in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Cases: How Much Is Too Much? 10:30 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. April 17, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, hearing on H.R. 1592, Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. April 19, Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property, oversight hearing on Federal Judicial Compensation, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. April 19 and 20, Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security and International Law, [[Page D500]] hearings on Shortfalls of 1986 Immigration Reform Legislation, 3 p.m., on April and 10 a.m., on April 20, 2141 Rayburn. Committee on Natural Resources, April 17, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, oversight hearing on Implementation of Title III, the Oil and Gas provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, 2 p.m., 1334 Rayburn. April 17, Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans, oversight hearing on Wildlife and Oceans in a Changing Climate, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. April 17, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, hearing on the following bills: H.R. 554, Paleontological Resources Preservation Act; H.R. 986, Eightmile Wild and Scenic River Act; H. R. 1100, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site Boundary Revision; and H.R. 1285, Snoqualmie Pass Land Conveyance Act, 10 a.m., 1334 Longworth. April 18, full Committee, hearing on the following bills: H.R. 1294, Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2006; and H.R. 65, Lumbee Recognition Act, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. April 19, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, oversight hearing on Renewable Energy Opportunities and Issues on Federal Lands: Review of Title II, Subtitle B--Geothermal Energy of EPAct; and other renewable programs and proposals for public resources, 2 p.m., 1324 Longworth. April 19, Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, oversight hearing on Current Economic, Social and Security Conditions of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. April 19, Subcommittee on Natural Parks, Forests and Public Lands, to mark up the following bills: H.R. 359, Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act; H.R. 713, Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Act; H.R. 986, Eightmile Wild and Scenic River Act, H.R. 1080,Grand Teton National Park Extension Act of 2007; H.R. 1100, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act of 2007; and a measure Expressing the sense of Congress that the National Museum of Wildlife Art, located at 2820 Rungius Road, Jackson, Wyoming, shall be designated as the National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States, 2 p.m., 1334 Longworth. April 19, Subcommittee on Water and Power, to markup the following bills: H.R. 487, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Amendments Act of 2007; H.R. 1114, Alaska Water Resources Act of 2007; and H.R. 1140, South Orange County Recycled Water Enhancement Act, 10 a.m., 1334 Longworth. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, April 17, Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, hearing on the U.S. Postal Service: 101, 10 a.m., 2247 Rayburn. April 17, Subcommittee on National Security, and Foreign Affairs, to continue hearings on Is This Any Way to Treat Our Troops--Follow- up on Corrective Measures Taken at Walter Reed and Other Medical Facilities Caring for Wounded Soldiers, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. April 18, full Committee, hearing entitled ``Unanswered Questions Regarding the Administration's Claims that Iraq Sought Uranium from Niger, White House treatment of Classified Information, the Appointment of Ambassador Jones as Special Coordinator' for Iraq, and other Subjects,'' 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. April 18, Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census and National Archives, hearing on Ensuring Fairness and Accuracy in Elections Involving Electronic Voting Systems, 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. April 19, Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization and Procurement, hearing on Contractor Tax Enforcement Act and Amendments to Title 31, United States Code, 1 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. Committee on Rules, April 17, to consider the following measures: H.R. 1257, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act; and H.R. 1361, RECOVER Act, 11 a.m., H-313 Capitol. April 18, to consider the following bills: H.R.1495, Water Resources Development Act of 2007; and H.R. 363, Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, 2 p.m., H-313 Capitol. Committee on Science and Technology, April 17, hearing on the State of Climate Change Science 2007: The Findings of the Fourth Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Working Group II: Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. April 19, Subcommittee on Research and Science, to mark up a measure to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010 for the National Science Foundation, 2 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. April 19, Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation, to mark up the Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act of 2007, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. Committee on Small Business, April 19, hearing entitled ``Expanding Small Businesses' Access to Federal Contracts,'' 10 a.m., 2360 Rayburn. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, April 17, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, hearing on ``Public-Private Partnerships: Innovating Contracting,'' 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. April 17, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, hearing on Nonpoint Source Pollution: Atmospheric Deposition and Water Quality, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. April 18, full Committee, oversight hearing on Proposals to Downsize the Federal Protective Service and Effects on the Protection of Federal Buildings, 10 a.m., and an oversight hearing on Compliance with Requirements of the Coast Guard's Deepwater Contract,'' 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. April 19, Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, hearing on High-Speed Rail Systems, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. April 19, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, hearing on Nonpoint Source Pollution: The Impact of Agriculture on Water Quality, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. Committee on Veterans' Affairs, April 17, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, hearing on the following bills: H.R. 67, Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 1435, Department of Veterans [[Page D501]] Affairs Claims Backlog Reduction Act of 2007; H.R. 1444, To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefit payments under certain remanded claims; and H.R. 1490, To provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 12:30 p.m., 334 Cannon. April 18, full Committee, to mark up H.R. 1642, Homeless Veterans Housing at Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center Promotion Act; followed by a hearing on H.R. 23, Belated Than You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon. April 18, Subcommittee on Health, hearing on access to VA Health Care: How Easy is it for Veterans? Addressing the Gaps, 2 p.m., 334 Cannon. April 19, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, hearing on State Approving Agencies, 2 p.m., 334 Cannon. April 19, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing on Surgical Services at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon. Committee on Ways and Means, April 19, Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, hearing on Energy and Tax Policy, 2 p.m., B-318 Rayburn. Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, April 17, executive, hearing on Personnel and Security, 2 p.m., H-405 Capitol. April 18, Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence, executive, hearing on All-Source Analysis, 2 p.m., H-405 Capitol. April 19, full Committee, executive, hearing on National Clandestine Service/Human Intelligence, 2 p.m., H-405 Capitol. 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Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 17 __________ House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Consideration of the following suspensions: (1) H.R. 886--Wild Sky Wilderness Act of 2007; (2) H. Res. 217--Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the 50th anniversary of Celilo Falls; (3) H.R. 609--To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Central Texas Water Recycling and Reuse Project; (4) H.R. 786--To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Los Angeles County Water Supply Augmentation Demonstration Project; (5) H.R. 309--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a demonstration program to facilitate landscape restoration programs within certain units of the National Park System established by law to preserve and interpret resources associated with American history; (6) H.R. 815--To provide for the conveyance of certain land in Clark County, Nevada, for use by the Nevada National Guard; (7) H.R. 865--To grant rights-of-way for electric transmission lines over certain Native allotments in the State of Alaska; (8) H.R. 1191--To authorize the National Park Service to pay for services rendered by subcontractors under a General Services Administration Indefinite Deliver/Indefinite Quantity Contract issued for work to be completed at the Grand Canyon National Park; (9) H.R. 1677--Tax Payer Protection Act; (10) H. Res. 125--Expressing deep concern over the use of civilians as ``human shields'' in violation of international humanitarian law and the law of war during armed conflict, including Hezbollah's tactic of embedding its forces among civilians to use them as human shields during the summer of 2006 conflict between Hezbollah and the State of Israel; (11) H. Res. 196-- Supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day; (12) H. Con. Res. 100--Condemning the recent violent actions of the Government of Zimbabwe against peaceful opposition party activists and members of civil society; (13) H.R. 1681--To amend the Congressional Charter of The American National Red Cross to modernize its governance structure, to enhance the ability of the board of governors of The American National Red Cross to support the critical mission of The American National Red Cross in the 21st century; (14) H. Res. 293--Supporting the goals and ideals highlighted through National Volunteer Week; and (15) H.R. 1515--To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to treat certain communities as metropolitan cities for purposes of the community development block grant program. _______________________________________________________________________ Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue HOUSE Carney, Christopher P., Pa., E741 Castle, Michael N., Del., E735, E737 Farr, Sam, Calif., E736 Feeney, Tom, Fla., E740 Frank, Barney, Mass., E737 Garrett, Scott, N.J., E738 Graves, Sam, Mo., E735, E737, E738, E740, E740, E741, E742, E742 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E742 Lantos, Tom, Calif., E735, E743 Lewis, Ron, Ky., E737 Marchant, Kenny, Tex., E737 Markey, Edward J., Mass., E741 Mitchell, Harry E., Ariz., E742 Nadler, Jerrold, N.Y., E742 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E736 Sali, Bill, Idaho, E740 Sanchez, Linda T., Calif., E739 Sessions, Pete, Tex., E739 Stark, Fortney Pete, Calif., E741 Velazquez, Nydia M., N.Y., E740 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E736, E739 Watson, Diane E., Calif., E737 Woolsey, Lynn C., Calif., E735