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Monday mashup &some News


We are at a moment in time when people need to be looking out for each other because our financial outlook truly depends on the domino that is the government; we the People are the government and we all need help. It starts from the poor and is not limited to the middle class it includes our small business community, the private sector, and government workers. If you have not already heard, first responders, teachers, firefighters, and doctors who get government funds have become the first laid off, cut and or fired left and right. It is beyond my understanding to hear comments from the likes of a Sharron angle. She continues to state that people on unemployment are spoiled, oh and get this she said that Harry Reid’s effort to call NV banks to plead for over 79thousand jobs to be saved based on a local project was wrong to do. In a normal situation, too big to fail should be imposed on most projects if the money is funny but we are not in a normal situation.

Who is putting Political Party and Profits before The People? Who or What do you believe in? The facts or the stuff Republicans are throwing at us, come on even Alan Greenspan who implemented these tax cuts now calls for letting them expire, he went so far to as state that they were all wrong. No one on the Republican side can throw positive rhetoric on what happened to get us into this mess we, thankfully are slowly but surely coming out of because of the Obama Administration.

In addition to the financial rhetoric, we have racial rhetoric that has moved back and forth from SB1070 to coloreds, if you listen to Mark Williams; and do we really need anyone to break down the Mark Williams satire letter? It is quite obvious what he thinks and just to respond to Mr. Williams and others who feel he was not behaving like a racist – There are jerks in every race but there are also Black folks work just as hard have work ethics and integrity and if we were to judge you by your comments -you sir have no ethics. It would be great if he were banned from the airwaves entirely.

Speaking of airwaves, we all wait for news, any news from the various Media outlets who will give us good news about the BP cap because there are reports that something (methane) is seeping out from the bottom, which sounds ominous. We will all hear they have to lift the cap to release pressure on the well then hope that replacing it will be an easy task. We have to wait for the Senate to begin the replacement proceedings of the beloved late Senator Byrd with Governor Joe Manchin’ appointment of Carte Goodwin; this replacement will clinch the Democratic Party’s ability to pass the extensions bill (HR4213) for unemployment and hopefully the small business bill (HR5297) as well. It should be an eye-opening situation for folks who really have yet to decide who they want in power, who they want to govern, who has been working for The People, which includes the Middle and lower class, the poor, average Joe and Main Street instead of those who have turned their backs on those listed here. It is an obvious choice to me but far be it from me to understand why caring for people and their station in life as the wrong thing to do or that it is spoiling them. The US has undergone a financial crisis that began when a group of fairly wealth off people decided to dabble in off the grid behavior. And while it was covered up for who knows how long it all became  too much that folks had to listen to the few regulators doing all but shooting at the moon to get attention someone’s attention at the end became anybody who would listen… hey, go get “House of Cards” by CNBC and grab the whole story for yourself.

We have many things to deal with before our country is back on track and the best way would be for our Congress to all work on a bipartisan basis. And if this cannot happen the Democratic Party needs to blow full ahead to knock the filibuster out and get the votes that help Americans first unlike the last guy who spent and sent money on 2Wars tax cuts that added to the financial problems we now have.

Other News …


C-SPAN …

watch Talk on the Bayou Radio Show

BP Claims Fund Administrator discusses payout process

Kenneth Feinberg, appointed by President Obama and BP to oversee the $20 billion BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill compensation fund, participated in a question and answer session on his role as the Administrator of the Gulf Claims Facility. Hosted by the Economic Club of Washington, Feinberg outlined the process for responding to oil spill claims, and relatee his experiences dealing with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, the Hurricane Katrina Mediation and other programs.

Coast Guard Holds Investigatory Hearing into Deepwater Horizon Explosion

The Coast Guard is holding a week-long series of hearings in New Orleans to develop conclusions on the “how” and “why” the Deepwater Horizon explosion happened in late April. This is the third session of hearings intended to collect facts and produce recommendations which will aid the Coast Guard and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement in their research. Witnesses will provide information concerning the structure of the well, the explosion itself, and the leaks associated with the blowout preventer.  According the federal officials, tests revealed last night that oil is seeping out near BP’s blown-out oil well. Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen (Ret.) did not provide further details on the size of the leak but indicated scientist have focused on the spot and are conducting evaluations.

President Obama, P.M. Cameron to discuss economy and oil spill

President Obama will host Prime Minister Cameron at the White House tomorrow, where they are expected to discuss Afghanistan, the economy and BP’s handling of the Gulf oil spill. The two leaders last met at the G8 and G20 meetings in Canada last month, where the Prime Minister revealed he wanted to withdraw troops from Afghanistan within five years.  On the eve of Cameron’s first visit to the White House as Britain’s Prime Minister, political editor for Sky News, Adam Boulton joined the Washington Journal to discuss US-British relations. One topic of discussion was the oil spill and recent revelations that BP lobbied the British government over a prison transfer agreement for the Lockerbie bomber while negotiating a major oil deal with Libya.
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Monday -on the floor of Congress remarks&votes


The Senate will Convene: 2:00pmET July, 19 2010

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 3:00pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

we can look for HR4213 to pass after Carte replace beloved Senator Byrd

At 3:00pm, the Senate will resume consideration of HR5297, the Small Business Jobs bill. There will be no roll call votes during Monday’s session of the Senate.

So, The plans  are as follows below for this week

Votes:
There will be no roll call votes on Monday, July 19.

On July 20, 2010 you can expect to have debates and votes on HR4213

Votes:
2:30pm roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture with respect to H.R.4213, which extends Unemployment benefits through November.

and on July 26th…

Votes:
There will be no roll call votes on Monday, July 26.

Unanimous Consent:
Passed HR2765, Securing the Protection of our Enduring and Established Constitutional Heritage Act, with substitute amendment (SPEECH Act.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:30pmET July 19, 2010

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 19, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

7:03 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

7:00 P.M. –

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 26: Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min, himself for 5 min, and Mr. Jones for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 23: Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min and Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Ms. Ros-Lehtinen be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on July 22.

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 21: Mr. Flake for 5 min and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Flake be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on July 20.

6:51 P.M. –

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

6:50 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to section 1(k)(2) of H.Res. 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, and section 4(d) of H.Res. 5, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, the Clerk notified the House that Laura Cole has signed an agreement to not be a candidate for the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress for the purposes of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 until at least 3 years after they are no longer a member of the board or staff of the Office of Congressional Ethics.

6:49 P.M. –

Mr. Waxman filed a report from the Committee on Energy and Commerce on H. Res. 1466.

6:48 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 19, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2765 with an amendment.

H. Res. 1219:

expressing support for designation of September as National Child Awareness Month

6:47 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 – 0 (Roll no. 450).

6:41 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Con. Res. 126:

recognizing the 50th anniversary of Title VI international education programs within the Department of Education

6:40 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 – 16 (Roll no. 449).

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

6:34 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1472:

expressing support for designation of the week of September 13, 2010, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

6:33 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 – 0 (Roll no. 448).

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

6:02 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

6:01 P.M. –

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

6:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 19.

2:54 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:00 P.M. today.

2:53 P.M. –

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency with respect to Liberia is to continue in effect beyond its anniversary date – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-134).

H.R. 1855:

to promote industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement, and for other purposes

2:52 P.M. –

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.

2:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1855.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Loebsack moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 1491:

congratulating the University of South Carolina Gamecocks on winning the 2010 NCAA Division I College World Series

2:41 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2:29 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1491.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Loebsack moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1219:

expressing support for designation of September as National Child Awareness Month

2:28 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2:24 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1219.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Loebsack moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Con. Res. 126:

recognizing the 50th anniversary of Title VI international education programs within the Department of Education

2:23 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2:17 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 126.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Loebsack moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1472:

expressing support for designation of the week of September 13, 2010, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

2:16 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2:09 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1472.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Loebsack moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:00 p.m. today.

2:03 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Loebsack to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

2:02 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

2:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 19.

12:31 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Donna F. Edwards to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:30 P.M. –

The House convened, start

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Counter corporate control of our democracy


Hi,

I just signed the “Fight Washington Corruption” pledge to get Congress to stand up to corporate influence over our democracy. At the end of the month, a group of people in our district is going to take these signatures to Rep. Jim McDermott, asking him to sign the pledge too. We need another 2,512 people to sign to reach our goal by then. You can sign at the link below:

http://pol.moveon.org/pac/sfd/ratify/local/?r_by=21862-9640874-1ahykdx&rc=paste&district=WA_07

If Rep. Jim McDermott is not your Representative you can sign a petition to your Representative here:

http://pol.moveon.org/pac/sfd/ratify/local/?r_by=21862-9640874-1ahykdx&rc=paste

Thanks!

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Prevention …a message from Michelle Obama



When you hear about the new health reform law these days, too much talk is focused on the political.

What I’ve found is that most Americans just want to know how this new law helps their families stay healthy — and how it reduces their costs.

The first thing I tell people who ask about the Affordable Care Act is that, for moms like me, it makes our lives easier. It gives families control over their own care. And it gives us the comfort of knowing that our insurance will be there when we need it most — especially if we get sick. Then I tell them that it gets better, but there’s a lot to know. To help, this administration has set up HealthCare.gov, where folks can see customized information about how care will improve for their families.

So much of what makes this law great is its emphasis on preventive care — right now, too many people aren’t getting the check-ups or the screenings they need to stay healthy. Twelve percent of kids haven’t seen a doctor in the past year. And 59 million adults — and 11 million children — depend on an insurance plan that does not cover basic immunizations.

Health reform is changing that. Under this new law, all new private plans will provide basic preventive services — things like childhood immunizations and checkups, mammograms, colonoscopies, cervical screenings, and treatment for high blood pressure — absolutely free of charge. No copay. No deductible. No co-insurance needed.

And, on HealthCare.gov, you can not only learn what preventive steps will help keep your family healthy, but also what insurance coverage options are available based on your needs.

A focus on prevention will help us to combat diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure — chronic illnesses that right now lead to seven of ten deaths in the United States and 75 percent of our national health care costs.

And it will help us tackle an issue that is dear to my heart — childhood obesity. As some of you know one of my top priorities as First Lady is the Let’s Move! campaign, where we have made it our goal to put a stop to the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation, so children who are born today grow up at a healthy weight.

Each of us needs to take responsibility for our own health and the health of our families, and the new health reform law can help. That’s why I’m writing today — to make sure you and Americans across the country know how their health plans are getting better day by day under reform.

Please visit HealthCare.gov and find out more about your care:

www.healthcare.gov

Thank you,

Michelle Obama