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Rebuilding Haiti, rebuilding hope

07/26/2010 Nativegrl77

CARE - Let's create lasting change -- Make a gift today.

Together, we can make a positive impact in the lives of poor people around the world -- Make a gift today.

When the massive 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti last January, Jacques Wilkens’ 2-year-old son became a prisoner of his own home.

Using a sledgehammer and his bare hands, Jacques was able to free his frightened son, found lying next to his grandparents — both killed when the house caved in.

In the span of a minute, the quake affected not only the Wilkens’ family, but three million people — destroying homes, cutting off food supplies and safe water and shutting down hospitals and other public services.

Fortunately, the outpouring of public support for relief and recovery efforts was immense, and CARE is proud to be a part of a response that has helped alleviate suffering for hundreds of thousands of people.

But even before the quake, the people of Haiti were among the poorest people in the world. For so many Haitians, every day is a struggle to survive.

The earthquake in Haiti reminds us all of the challenges that poor people all over the world face with hunger, job security, health care and schooling.

CARE works to help empower poor families to build better lives for themselves. This is no easy task — especially in a country as poor as Haiti. Today, one of the most pressing needs is to help families secure a sturdy roof over their heads as the hurricane season is upon them. At the same time, we are looking ahead to the future — reopening schools, helping children traumatized by the disaster, creating jobs and supporting the health of expectant and new mothers.

The forces of nature are out of our control, but we hold the power to strike at the causes of poverty that amplify disasters like the one in Haiti. When you make a gift today, we can help people all over the world get a basic education, earn an income to support their family, prevent gender-based violence, access quality health care and so much more. CARE partners with local families and communities to help them create sustainable solutions to poverty.

While we can’t stop disasters like the Haiti earthquake from happening again, we can join together to help build a brighter future for all. Today, you can make a world of difference with your gift to CARE.

Sincerely,

Melanie Brooks
Emergency Communications Coordinator

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Congress- back in Session

07/26/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes: 3:00pmET July 26, 2010

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3628, a bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit foreign influence in Federal elections, to prohibit government contractors from making expenditures with respect to such elections, and to establish additional disclosure requirements with respect to spending in such elections (DISCLOSE Act)

There will be no roll call votes during Monday’s session of the Senate.

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

On July 27th after several minutes maybe hours of debate …at 2:45pm roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the DISCLOSE Act (S.3628).

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for July 26, 2010

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 26, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

7:26 P.M. –

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

7:24 P.M. –

Mr. Duncan requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 30: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min.

Mr. Duncan requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 29: Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL for 5 min.

Mr. Duncan requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 28: Mr. Thompson of PA for 5 min, and Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL for 5 min.

Mr. Duncan requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 27: Mr. Cao for 5 min, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min, and Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL for 5 min.

7:23 P.M. –

Mr. Cardoza filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1556.

7:13 P.M. –

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

H. Con. Res. 304:

The title of this measure is not available

7:12 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 3101:

to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet Protocol-based communication and video programming technologies in the 21st Century

7:11 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 348 – 23 (Roll no. 469).

7:01 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1504:

recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

6:42 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 – 0 (Roll no. 468).

6:34 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1320:

to amend the Federal Advisory Committee Act to increase the transparency and accountability of Federal advisory committees, and for other purposes

6:33 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 – 124 (Roll no. 467).

6:03 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

6:02 P.M. –

Pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, the Speaker postponed until a time to be announced, the roll call vote on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H.Res. 1543, which was ordered on Monday, July 26, 2010.

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 26.

5:00 P.M. –

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

H.R. 1320:

to amend the Federal Advisory Committee Act to increase the transparency and accountability of Federal advisory committees, and for other purposes

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.

4:48 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1320.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 1525:

honoring the 50th anniversary of the publication of “To Kill a Mockingbird”, a classic American novel authored by Nelle Harper Lee of Monroeville, Alabama

4:47 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 voice vote.

4:30 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1525.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Con. Res. 226:

supporting the observance of “Spirit of ’45 Day”

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 voice vote.

4:19 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 226.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Con. Res. 275:

expressing support for designation of the week beginning on the second Sunday of September as Arts in Education Week

4:17 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

4:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 275.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1456:

congratulating the University of Dayton men’s basketball team for winning the 2010 National Invitation Tournament basketball championship

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 voice vote.

3:57 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1456.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1543:

honoring the educational significance of Dr. Jane Goodall’s work on this the 50th anniversary of the beginning of her work in Tanzania, Africa

3:56 P.M. –

3:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1543.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1058:

honoring and praising the Sojourn to the Past organization on the occasion of its 10th anniversary

3:48 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

3:41 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1058.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

3:40 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 26.

3:31 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H.R. 3101:

to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet Protocol-based communication and video programming technologies in the 21st Century

3:30 P.M. –

2:56 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3101.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Markey (MA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

2:55 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 26, 2010 at 10:21 a.m. stating that that body had disagreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the text of H.R. 4899. The message also stated that the Senate had passed H.R. 4684 without amendment.

H. Res. 1504:

recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

2:54 P.M. –

2:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1504.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

2:21 P.M. –

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

2:20 P.M. –

Mr. Olver filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 5850.

2:05 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 1555:

permitting individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House in order to document the improved accessibility of the Hall of the House

2:04 P.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter.

2:03 P.M. –

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

2:02 P.M. –

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

2:01 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 26.

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.

12:30 P.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Laura Richardson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Committed to Electing a Democratic House… Update

07/25/2010 Nativegrl77

100 DAYS DEADLINE: MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
$14,940 To Go. All Gifts Matched Dollar-For-Dollar! Contribute Today >>

We have just a few hours before our critical midnight 100 Days Deadline and I need your urgent help.

Days ago, our Republican counterparts sent out an email to their supporters claiming that June was the most record breaking fundraising they have had in five years.

The world is watching our next move. The media will use our grassroots totals to measure our response to recent claims that the House Democratic Majority is in jeopardy and our ability to keep pace with the Republicans’ recent fundraising success.

We will keep the Democratic Majority in the House because we have you.

But, we must have the strongest 100 Days showing possible. Please help me reach our goal — we are just $14,940 away. Any gift today will go a long way towards reaching our goal.

Contribute before tonight’s 100 Days Deadline.

Thank you and onward to victory!

Jon Vogel
DCCC Executive Director

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A message from House Speaker …Nancy Pelosi -Donate

07/25/2010 Nativegrl77

Sunday midnight deadline, the world will know how ready we are for the final 100 days of this campaign season.

Moments ago, my DCCC strategists briefed me on the progress toward our grassroots goal for tomorrow’s 100 Days Deadline. We are now just $88,075 away.

I need your help to put us over the top before Midnight Tomorrow so we can send an overwhelming message of grassroots Democratic strength to the media and the world. Republicans have been making false claims to whomever will listen that they have the momentum, but you and I know that is not true.

I need you to take action today to show them the truth.

Contribute $5, $10 or more to our 100 Day Deadline before Midnight Tomorrow and your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a group of committed Democrats.

The Republicans are claiming that they have the momentum and have already promised to bring back the exact same failed economic agenda of George W. Bush.

I remain more confident than ever that Democrats will keep control of the House, so long as we stand together, work together, and fight together in these final 100 Days.

This is our moment to prove our strength to the world.

Onward to victory!

Nancy Pelosi
Speaker of the House

P.S. We are now just $88,075 away from surpassing our goal for tomorrow night’s critical 100 Days Deadline. Contribute to our 100 Day Deadline before Midnight Tomorrow and your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a group of committed Democrats.

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Just plain wrong …Republicans continue to block efforts to move into the 21st Century

07/24/2010 Nativegrl77

I just want to yell at somebody.

We’re in the middle of the one of the worst environmental crises in the history of our country. And a minority of Senators in the pocket of fossil fuel interests are blocking any action in the immediate future on a bill that limits carbon pollution and helps solve the climate crisis.

Instead, it looks likely that the Senate will vote on a narrow oil spill response bill that only includes minor energy provisions — and completely fails to address the underlying causes of the climate crisis and fossil fuel catastrophes like the oil spill.

Make sure your Senators know that band-aid measures are unacceptable — and that you’re disappointed and not going away. Join Repower America and pledge to call your Senators this Tuesday when they’re back in Washington. Tell them that you and millions of Repower America supporters won’t give up until our country takes leadership on climate change and clean energy.

Click here to pledge that you’ll call the Senate on Tuesday, July 27.

Once you sign up, we’ll email you on Tuesday and give you everything you need to make the call.

This disappointing announcement from the Senate follows what could only be described as a shock and awe campaign by corporate polluters. The oil and gas industry spent $213 million lobbying in this Congress alone.*

Apparently, that’s what it costs to block action on this crucial issue.

But stopping debate doesn’t just benefit big oil and dirty coal. It also robs Americans of the opportunity to reap the benefits of clean energy, including:

Creating millions of new American jobs
Ending our addiction to oil and dirty fossil fuels
Addressing the threat of climate change
Strengthening our national security

We need to change this storyline.

This is not the future I want to leave my kids and future generations. Like every parent, I want to provide them a world with better opportunities — and a healthy, prosperous planet is non-negotiable.

Remind our leaders of our priorities, our values and our resolve. Join me today in pledging to call your Senators.

Sign up and make the pledge here.

Then stay tuned for our Tuesday email with calling instructions.

Thanks,

Dave Boundy
Campaign Manager
The Climate Protection Action Fund’s Repower America campaign

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* Center for Responsive Politics, “Oil & Gas Influence & Lobbying,” last accessed July, 22 2010. http://www.opensecrets.org/industries/indus.php?ind=e01