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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 965 — "To redesignate the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site as the "Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park", and for other purposes."

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1547 — "To provide for the unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city of Tucson, Arizona, for purposes of economic development by conveyance of the Federal reversionary interest to the City."

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adopiton of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

Ms. Cheney filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 548.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 2.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 289.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. LaMalfa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 289 — "To authorize the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to issue permits for recreation services on lands managed by Federal agencies, and for other purposes."

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2937.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2937 — "To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to authorize partnerships between States and nongovernmental entities for the purpose of reclaiming and restoring land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining activities before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes."

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.