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2013 Inauguration Ceremony


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Watch the complete ceremony marking the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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The Inauguration of a President
Historians Robert Caro, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Douglas Brinkley and Michael Beschloss speak on the historical significance of a Presidential Inauguration and a President’s second term.
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CONGRESS: Republicans ::::: Democrats


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the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET  Janurary 22, 2013

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 12:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
  • The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 22, 2013.

10:00:25 A.M.   The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:33 A.M.   The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:29 A.M.   MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:27:41 A.M.   The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:02 P.M.   The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 22.
12:01:22 P.M.   Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:40 P.M.   SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Olson demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Olson objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:03:13 P.M.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Frankel of FL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:33 P.M.   ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:29:53 P.M.   The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:31:11 P.M. H.R. 307 Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 307 — “To reauthorize certain programs under the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to public health security and all-hazards preparedness and response, and for other purposes.”
12:31:24 P.M. H.R. 307 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:31:27 P.M. H.R. 307 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 307.
12:48:40 P.M. H.R. 307 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.
12:49:14 P.M.   The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:00:40 P.M.   The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 22.
2:01:03 P.M.   The House received a communication from Representative Emerson wherein she resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 11:59 p.m. on January 22, 2013.
2:01:58 P.M.   Mr. Brooks (AL) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on January 23. Agreed to without objection.
2:02:00 P.M.   UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:03:07 P.M. H.R. 307 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 307 — “To reauthorize certain programs under the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to public health security and all-hazards preparedness and response, and for other purposes.”
2:30:54 P.M. H.R. 307 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 24).
2:30:55 P.M. H.R. 307 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:31:09 P.M.   Mr. Duffy moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:31:33 P.M.   On motion to adjourn Roll Call 25 – Yea and Nay vote pending.
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CONGRESS: Republican led House :::: the Senate led by Democrats


obamacapitol_300the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET January 22, 2013

•Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 12:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
•The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

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10:00:21 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

10:00:22 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable John Shimkus to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00:23 A.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

10:01:23 A.M.

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

10:01:24 A.M.

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

10:03:21 A.M.

Pursuant to H. Res. 21, the Members of the House proceeded to the West Front of the Capitol to attend the inaugural ceremonies for the President and Vice-President of the United States. Upon completion of the ceremony, pursuant to H. Res. 21, 113th Congress, the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, for Morning-Hour Debate.

12:33:10 P.M.

The House adjourned pursuant to H. Res. 21. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 22, 2013.

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Tell the Department of Labor: Do Not Create Burdensome Barriers for Women


National Women's Law Center
Submit your comments!
                Tell the Department of Labor to ensure that wellness programs are not burdensome for women.

Picture this… A woman sees her family’s health insurance premiums increase from $175 per month to $320 per month because she failed to meet an arbitrary weight-loss goal, even though her doctor advised her not to lose weight because she was breast feeding, diabetic, and trying to manage frequent episodes of low blood sugar. With your help, we can ensure that this doesn’t happen again!
Now that the health care law is here to stay, it’s time to get into the nitty-gritty details of implementing the law. The Department of Labor is asking the public to comment on Wellness Programs in group health plans, and we need you to make your voice heard.
Promoting wellness in the workplace is a good thing but it’s important to make sure premiums for health care coverage stay affordable for women and is not tied to their health conditions.

Submit your comments to DOL now!
Wellness programs are meant to encourage healthier behavior among employees or other people on health plans. For example, a workplace might start providing on-site flu shots, start a walking group at lunch or provide healthy snacks in the break room. However, some wellness programs have financial penalties and these types of programs are subject to federal regulations. For example, a plan might increase premiums for people who don’t meet a certain height to weight ratio. We need to ensure that these programs take into account women’s unique healthcare needs and financial circumstances, and make sure that they do not allow for discrimination or gender rating.
Let’s work together to make sure more women do not experience this type of discrimination and that wellness programs are a benefit — not a burden — for women.
Submit your comments now!
Thank you for all you do to ensure women have access to quality, affordable health care.