Congressional Record, Senate — March 30, 2022, S1862
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This is S1862 of the Congressional Record, Senate, March 30, 2022, with interleaved columns. Mr. Peters asks unanimous consent to print letters from the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs giving a Notice of a Tie Vote under S. Res. 27 on two nominations, including the nomination of Ernest W. DuBester, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, with a vote on reporting favorably of 7 ayes to 7 noes. The page also contains the end of a statement on colorectal cancer, which says that Black men are 22 percent more likely than non-Hispanic White men to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, with the figures attributed to the speaker.
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S1862 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 30, 2022
There being no objection, the mate- vestment Board for a term expiring October Colorectal cancer has a dispropor-
rial was ordered to be printed in the 11, 2026, having been referred to the Com- tionate impact among racial and eth-
RECORD, as follows: mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- nic minorities, particularly Black
mental Affairs, the Committee with a
U.S. SENATE, COMMITTEE ON HOME- Americans, Jews of Eastern European
quorum present, has voted on the nomina-
LAND SECURITY AND GOVERN- tion as follows— descent, and Indigenous communities.
MENTAL AFFAIRS, (1) On the question of reporting the nomi- Black men are 22 percent more likely
Washington, DC, March 30, 2022. nation favorably with the recommendation than non-Hispanic White men are, and
To the Secretary of the Senate: that the nomination be confirmed 7 ayes to Black women are 18 percent more like-
PN 1598, the nomination of Ernest W. 7 noes; and ly than non-Hispanic White women to
DuBester, of Virginia, to be a Member of the In accordance with section 3, paragraph
Federal Labor Relations Authority for a
be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
(1)(A) of S. Res. 27 of the 117th Congress, I American Indians and Alaska Natives
term of five years expiring July 1, 2024, hav- hereby give notice that the Committee on
ing been referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af-
are 10 percent more likely than non-
Homeland Security and Governmental Af- fairs has not reported the nomination be- Hispanic White Americans to die of
fairs, the Committee with a quorum present, cause of a tie vote and ask that this notice colorectal cancer. Jews of Eastern Eu-
has voted on the nomination as follows— be printed in the Record pursuant to the res- ropean decent are two to three times
(1) On the question of reporting the nomi- olution. more likely to get colorectal cancer
nation favorably with the recommendation than the greater population.
f
that the nomination be confirmed 7 ayes to Fortunately, because of early detec-
7 noes; and NOTICE OF A TIE VOTE UNDER S. tion and prevention tools, colorectal
In accordance with section 3, paragraph RES. 27
(1)(A) of S. Res. 27 of the 117th Congress, I cancer is among the most preventable
hereby give notice that the Committee on Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, I ask of all cancers. Colorectal cancer
Homeland Security and Governmental Af- unanimous consent to print the fol- screenings not only detect the disease
fairs has not reported the nomination be- lowing letter in the CONGRESSIONAL in its early stages, but can catch
cause of a tie vote and ask that this notice RECORD. precancerous growths, or polyps, too.
be printed in the Record pursuant to the res- There being no objection, the mate- When these polyps are found, they can
olution. rial was ordered to be printed in the be removed and prevent cancer from
f RECORD, as follows: occurring. Regular screening saves
U.S. SENATE, COMMITTEE ON HOME- lives. Over 60 percent of deaths from
NOTICE OF A TIE VOTE UNDER LAND SECURITY AND GOVERN-
S. RES. 27 colorectal cancer could have been pre-
MENTAL AFFAIRS,
vented with screening, but one in three
Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, I ask Washington, DC, March 30, 2022.
To the Secretary of the Senate: adults in the U.S. aged 45 to 75 years
unanimous consent to print the fol- PN 1069, the nomination of Javier E. old is still not getting screened as rec-
lowing letter in the CONGRESSIONAL Saade, of the District of Columbia, to be a ommended. Colonoscopies are one of
RECORD. Member of the Federal Retirement Thrift In- the most effective screening methods
There being no objection, the mate- vestment Board for a term expiring October for colorectal cancer.
rial was ordered to be printed in the 11, 2022, having been referred to the Com- That is why I have long worked to in-
RECORD, as follows: mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- crease access to colonoscopies. The Af-
U.S. SENATE, COMMITTEE ON HOME- mental Affairs, the Committee with a fordable Care Act ensured that Medi-
SECURITY AND GOVERN- quorum present, has voted on the nomina-
LAND
tion as follows—
care would cover the cost of screening
MENTAL AFFAIRS, colonoscopies without cost-sharing for
(1) On the question of reporting the nomi-
Washington, DC, March 30, 2022. most seniors, but the work was not
nation favorably with the recommendation
To the Secretary of the Senate:
PN 1597, the nomination of Kurt Thomas
that the nomination be confirmed 7 ayes to done. Since 2013, I led the Removing
7 noes; and Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screen-
Rumsfeld, of Maryland, to be General Coun-
In accordance with section 3, paragraph ing Act with Senators Brown, Wicker,
sel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority
(1)(A) of S. Res. 27 of the 117 Congress, I here- and Collins to ensure Medicare bene-
for a term of five years, having been referred
by give notice that the Committee on Home-
to the Committee on Homeland Security and
land Security and Governmental Affairs has
ficiaries would not be charged for a
Governmental Affairs, the Committee with a colonoscopy, regardless of whether a
not reported the nomination because of a tie
quorum present, has voted on the nomina- polyp or tissue is removed. This legis-
vote and ask that this notice be printed in
tion as follows— lation was included in the Consolidated
the Record pursuant to the resolution.
(1) On the question of reporting the nomi-
nation favorably with the recommendation f Appropriations Act of 2021. The law de-
that the nomination be confirmed 7 ayes to creases barriers to screening by ensur-
NATIONAL COLORECTAL CANCER ing that seniors do not have to worry
7 noes; and
AWARENESS MONTH about unexpected medical costs if a
In accordance with section 3, paragraph
(1)(A) of S. Res. 27 of the 117th Congress, I Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, this polyp is detected and removed during a
hereby give notice that the Committee on March, as we mark National Colorectal screening colonoscopy.
Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Cancer Awareness Month, we must re- I am also proud of the work Mary-
fairs has not reported the nomination be- member those we have lost to land is doing to decrease rates of
cause of a tie vote and ask that this notice colorectal cancer, acknowledge the colorectal cancer. Through the Mary-
be printed in the Record pursuant to the res-
olution.
progress we have made to date to re- land Colorectal Cancer Control Pro-
duce colorectal cancer cases, and renew gram, Maryland has used funding from
f our commitment to fighting this dev- the Centers for Disease Control and
NOTICE OF A TIE VOTE UNDER astating illness. Since its inception in Prevention—CDC—and the State’s CRF
S. RES. 27 2000, National Colorectal Cancer Cancer Prevention Education, Screen-
Awareness Month has given us the op- ing, and Treatment Program to pro-
Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, I ask portunity to raise awareness and re- mote screening. The program partners
unanimous consent to print the fol- mind people of the importance of can- with local health departments, commu-
lowing letter in the CONGRESSIONAL cer screening in the early detection nity health centers, and various health
RECORD. and prevention of colorectal cancer. systems, among other entities. Because
There being no objection, the mate- While cases of colorectal cancer have of these and other initiatives, 72.5 per-
rial was ordered to be printed in the declined, it is still the second leading cent of adults 50 years and older in
RECORD, as follows: cause of cancer death among men and Maryland were up-to-date with
U.S. SENATE, COMMITTEE ON HOME- women combined in the U.S. This year colorectal cancer screenings in 2018,
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LAND SECURITY AND GOVERN- alone, more than 150,000 Americans will slightly above the Healthy People 2020
MENTAL AFFAIRS,
be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. target of 70.5 percent.
Washington, DC, March 30, 2022.
To the Secretary of the Senate: Over 52,000 people will die from the dis- Still, we must do more to ensure
PN 1070, the nomination of Javier E. ease. In 2018, 2,597 Marylanders were di- younger Americans are aware of their
Saade, of the District of Columbia, to be a agnosed with colorectal cancer, and 982 risks of colorectal cancer and its symp-
Member of the Federal Retirement Thrift In- patients died from it. toms and get the appropriate
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March 30, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1863
screenings to prevent and detect the with the Opportunity Trust and the has demonstrated an abiding passion
disease. This year, Fight Colorectal Arch to Park Equity Fund. for education, scholarship, and the pub-
Cancer placed 27,400 blue flags on the I know firsthand what a strong advo- lic service mission of the law school.
National Mall to represent the number cate Todd is for the food industry. He He has wisely invested his time in un-
of people under 50 expected to be diag- is in a unique position to be a credible derstanding the needs of the Maryland
nosed with colorectal cancer in 2030. voice for the supermarket industry, legal and nonprofit community. And he
The installation not only raises aware- spending his career leading and grow- has fostered a supportive community
ness of the increase in colorectal can- ing the family business. I congratulate that provides personalized learning ex-
cer in this younger population but also Todd on the Glen Woodard Award for periences, which empower the school’s
serves as a tribute to all those touched Outstanding Leadership in Public Af- students to realize countless possible
by the disease. By 2030, colorectal can- fairs.∑ career pathways.
cer is projected to be the leading can- f Donald has always provided a wel-
cer killer for those aged 20 to 49. coming presence around the school. He
TRIBUTE TO DONALD B. TOBIN
This is why continued investments in has taught the popular ‘‘Lawyers as
awareness and screening programs and ∑ Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, today I Leaders’’ class, and he has put his tax
research into effective treatments are rise to recognize the outstanding lead- law knowledge and Maryland Bar mem-
so essential. Colorectal cancer research ership of Donald B. Tobin, Esquire, as bership to use by working with stu-
is one of the least funded among dif- dean of the University of Maryland dents in the Low-Income Taxpayer
ferent cancers. I am proud of the work Francis Carey King School of Law, fol- Clinic.
that the National Institutes of Health’s lowing his announcement that he will The Clinical Law Program makes ex-
National Cancer Institute and other step down at the end of the 2021–2022 periential education a core component
Maryland-based research institutions academic year and return to full-time of the law school’s curriculum, and it
and healthcare providers have done to teaching as a member of the Maryland makes advancing access to justice a
reduce colorectal cancer rates, but Carey Law faculty. This decision con- prerequisite for graduation. This pro-
they all need more resources. cludes an 8-year chapter in service to gram is unique among law schools na-
We have made progress in combat- the school’s 645 students, 176 faculty tionally.
ting colorectal cancer, but there is members, and thousands of alumni. The law school requires every stu-
more work for us to do. This is why I Dean Tobin has been a tireless advo- dent who initially enrolls as a first
will continue to work my colleagues to cate and instructor who truly treasures year, full-time day student to provide
fight this terrible disease. the law school community. legal services to people who are poor or
Donald Tobin has been dean and pro- otherwise lack access to justice in
f
fessor of law at my alma mater, the order to graduate—a provision known
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS University of Maryland Francis King as the ‘‘Cardin Requirement,’’ which I
--- Carey School of Law located in Balti- championed. It attracts students who
more City, since 2014. Under his leader- care deeply about their clients and
TRIBUTE TO TODD SCHNUCK ship, the law school has built upon two their communities.
∑ Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I rise centuries of distinguished history to It is no surprise that students at-
today to honor a St. Louis, MO, resi- deliver its core academic mission of in- tracted to a law school for its spirit of
dent whose name and family are syn- tegrating legal theory and practice, excellence in public service would
onymous with supermarkets across the serving as a resource and partner to choose someone of Donald’s character
Midwest. Todd Schnuck, a dedicated neighboring communities and training for its leader. He brings that same per-
community and business leader, is the next generation of excellent law- sonal attention to the law school’s re-
being honored with the Glen Woodard yers and leaders. As dean, he has risen lationships among its many constitu-
Award for Outstanding Leadership in to meet the unprecedented challenges ents, the bar, and the surrounding com-
Public Affairs by the Food Industry As- of the last decade. munity.
sociation. Donald Tobin grew up in Columbia, Donald’s positivity and kind nature
Todd Schnuck is the third family MD, and began his career on Capitol were critical to his success throughout
member of the third generation of Hill, as a professional staff member for a deanship ‘‘book-ended’’ by unthink-
Schnucks to be CEO and chairman of my predecessor, the inimitable U.S. able events. In the aftermath of the
Schnucks Markets, Inc., and has been a Senator Paul Sarbanes. Donald also killing of Freddie Gray in the spring of
community and industry advocate staffed the Senate Committee on the 2015, Donald led efforts to expand the
since entering the family business in Budget and the Joint Economic Com- law school’s positive impact in the
the late 1980s. During the next 30 years, mittee. He worked on the Hill before, community, bolstering channels to
his leadership built Schnucks into the during, and after the time he was at- local volunteer opportunities and pro-
food industry leader it is today. tending law school at Georgetown Uni- viding forums for students and faculty
Todd joined the family business after versity, where he earned his J.D. in to explore the systemic causes that led
college in 1987 to help facilitate new 1996. It was here in this Chamber that to Baltimore’s unrest and to possible
acquisitions for the company. Over the Donald first contributed to policy at solutions. Donald redoubled the
next two decades, he would help the national level. He went on to serve school’s efforts to recruit and retain
Schnucks build its footprint through- as a law clerk for the Honorable highly qualified and diverse students,
out the Midwest through acquisitions Francis Murnaghan, Jr., of the U.S. while keeping legal education acces-
and expansion. Schnucks has over 100 Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit sible and affordable. Our law firms, ju-
stores today and employs 15,000 associ- and as an appellate attorney in the Tax dicial benches, and nonprofit leader-
ates spanning five States. In 2014, Todd Division of the U.S. Department of Jus- ship should all equitably reflect Mary-
was named CEO and chairman of tice. Donald remains a leading expert land’s population. Donald’s commit-
Schnuck Markets, Inc., holding the on the intersection of tax and cam- ment to facilitating an inclusive law
same position his grandfather did when paign finance laws, an area of law more school community has brought us clos-
he started the company in 1939. critical to our democracy today than er to this imperative.
Along with the terrific work Todd ever before. As a member of the Law School
has done for the business of Schnucks, Donald was professor of law and asso- Board of Visitors, I greatly appreciate
he has been an even greater commu- ciate dean for academic affairs and as- Donald’s support for establishing the
nity leader. Todd has not only made sociate dean for faculty at the Ohio Honorable Elijah E. Cummings ‘76
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Schnucks an employer of choice in the State University Moritz College of Law Scholarship Endowment at the law
State of Missouri, but has worked before he decided to come back home school in 2019. The scholarship pays apt
closely with the United Way of Greater to Maryland. Given his wealth of exper- tribute to our former colleague—an-
St. Louis. He is also currently chair- tise, I am particularly excited for him other luminary of the Maryland con-
man of the Donald Danforth Plant to rejoin the faculty as a professor in gressional delegation—and to his many
Science Center and holds board seats this next phase of his career. Donald contributions to his District and to our
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