The Best New Spas of 2013

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The Best New Spas of 2013Remember when you last took time for yourself? No? Then book an hour (or four) at one of the world’s best new spas&#8212which our worldly reviewers rigorously, and anonymously, tested to ensure they’re up to snuff.

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President Obama Speaks on Common-Sense Measures to Reduce Gun Violence

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#GunReform has suffered a set-back … but

Americans who support moving #GunSafety into the 21st Century … Don’t Give UP!

Reid: We Are Not Giving Up On Background Checks

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Obama Fires Back After Background Checks Voted Down

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Covidien Issues Voluntary Recall of Power Pac Batteries for Newport™ HT70 and HT70 Plus Ventilators

04/18/2013 08:46 PM EDT

Covidien announced today that it notified customers on April 4, 2013, of a voluntary recall of certain Power Pac batteries for the Newport™ HT70 and HT70 Plus ventilators.

Merit Bird Company, LLS Recalls Vitae Because of Possible Health Risk

04/19/2013 11:51 AM EDT

Merit Bird Company, LLC of Chatsworth, California is recalling the following items with lot codes; Vitae Cockatiel with Sunflower 2lbs, (#2840081), Vitae Cockatiel with Sunflower 4lbs, (#2840090), Vitae Small Hookbill 4lbs, (#2840225), Vitae Small Hookbill 20lbs, (#2840234), Vitae Hookbill with Sunflower 4lbs, (#2840252), Vitae Large Hookbill 4lbs, (#2840279) shipped between May 2012 to February 2013, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.”Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.

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CONGRESS

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The Senate's side of the Capitol Building in DC. — The Senate’s side of the Capitol Building in DC. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, April 22.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:30pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act, and immediately proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed.

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Last Floor Action:4/18
2:56:55 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on April 19, 2013.

11:00:36 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
11:00:54 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas E. Petri to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11:01:15 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
11:02:36 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
11:02:39 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:02:45 A.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 April 19, 2013 at 9:48 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 1246, without amendment.
11:03:10 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on April 23, 2013.