In this week’s address, President Obama says that the economy is moving in the right direction, but there is still more work to do. He calls on Congress to act to give every responsible homeowner the chance to save money on their mortgage by refinancing at historically low interest rates, put more Americans to work rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure, and fix our broken immigration system — so that we can continue to grow our economy and create good middle class jobs.
As his blockbuster movieAfter Earth opens today, 14-year-old Jaden Smith is asking people to take the movie’s environmental message to heart and take action by supporting Earth Day Network’s Canopy Project!
Jaden wants you to join him to help plant 10 million trees over the next five years in the places that need them most.
Smith calls The Canopy Project’s goal “major,” saying, “We need to get to work.”
“Earth is our home, and we have to treat it right, or it’s going to kick us out. Support Earth Day and the Canopy Project. Just a few trees can provide food, clean air, and a better life to people that need it the most.” – Jaden Smith
After Earth is a summer movie with aliens and new planets and spaceships, but at its core is a reminder of our responsibility to be stewards for this planet we were gifted. It’s a platform to inspire change – and it inspired the filmmakers and Jaden to put that attention to good use by partnering with Earth Day Network to help reach this important goal.
If enough people follow this powerful example and chip in, we can restore the canopy in many high-poverty areas around the world over the next 5 years.
Join us, as Jaden Smith has, to make this goal a reality.
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This morning the Social SecurityBoard of Trustees released its annual report. Here’s the bottom line: Social Security is still going strong.
Even with no changes to the current program, Social Security can pay 100 percent of promised benefits for the next 20 years, and 77 percent of promised benefits after that.
We need your help to get this positive message about Social Security out far and wide. The sad fact is that there are entire organizations (and even some wealthy individuals) dedicated to weakening public support for Social Security. That’s why we need your help to share this image and let people know that they can still count on Social Security. Share it on Facebook now.You can:
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Why is the news about Social Security especially good news for women? Consider this — women 65 and older rely on Social Security for more than half their family income. Minority women disproportionately rely on Social Security disability benefits. And without Social Security, nearly half of all women 65 and older, and more than 1.1 million additional children, would be poor.
It’s true that there’s a long-term Social Security shortfall. But there are ways to close that financing gap — like having the highest earners pay their fair share by paying payroll tax on all of their earnings.
The new Trustees’ Report proves that we can still trust in Social Security. Let’s share this image and let everyone know!
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The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, June 3, 2013.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill.
At 5:30pm, there will be up to 2 roll call votes in relation to the following:
5:32pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Moran amendment #987 (alfalfa)
Agreed to: 72-18
The Coons amendment #1079 (increase authorization for food aid procurement projects) was agreed to by voice vote. There will be no further roll call votes today
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:10:50 P.M.
The House received a communication from Peter Szwec, Senior Systems Analyst. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Szwec notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, for witness testimony. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House, except to the extent that questions put to him seek information that is privileged.
2:11:46 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
4:02:37 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 3.
4:02:53 P.M.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.
4:03:02 P.M.
H.R. 1919
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1919 — “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the pharmaceutical distribution supply chain, and for other purposes.”
4:03:15 P.M.
H.R. 1919
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:03:18 P.M.
H.R. 1919
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1919.
4:34:28 P.M.
H.R. 1919
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:34:30 P.M.
H.R. 1919
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:34:55 P.M.
S. 622
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 622 — “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs.”
4:35:05 P.M.
S. 622
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:35:07 P.M.
S. 622
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 622.
4:54:05 P.M.
S. 622
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.
4:54:44 P.M.
H.R. 126
Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 126 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge.”
4:54:55 P.M.
H.R. 126
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:54:57 P.M.
H.R. 126
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 126.
5:03:07 P.M.
H.R. 126
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:03:09 P.M.
H.R. 126
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:03:32 P.M.
H.R. 1206
Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1206 — “To grant the Secretary of the Interior permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps, and for other purposes.”
5:03:53 P.M.
H.R. 1206
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:03:57 P.M.
H.R. 1206
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1206.
5:08:29 P.M.
H.R. 1206
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.
5:09:00 P.M.
H.R. 885
Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 885 — “To expand the boundary of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, to conduct a study of potential land acquisitions, and for other purposes.”
5:09:11 P.M.
H.R. 885
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:09:12 P.M.
H.R. 885
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 885.
5:25:28 P.M.
H.R. 885
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:25:31 P.M.
H.R. 885
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:25:34 P.M.
H.R. 885
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:26:33 P.M.
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the issuance of an Executive Order that takes additional steps with respect to the national emergency declaired in Executive Order 12957 of March 15, 1995, and implementing certain statutory requirements of the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-32).
5:29:53 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:03 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 3.
6:30:42 P.M.
H.R. 1206
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1206 — “To grant the Secretary of the Interior permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps, and for other purposes.”
6:31:43 P.M.
H.R. 1206
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Roll Call 184 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.
6:56:10 P.M.
H.R. 1206
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 0 (Roll no. 184).
6:56:11 P.M.
H.R. 1206
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:56:25 P.M.
S. 622
Considered as unfinished business. S. 622 — “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs.”
7:04:26 P.M.
S. 622
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 – 12 (Roll no. 185).
7:04:27 P.M.
S. 622
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:40 P.M.
H. Res. 242
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 242 — “Relating to the death of the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, a Senator from the State of New Jersey.”
7:08:36 P.M.
H. Res. 242
Pending disposition of the measure, the Chair recognized Members of the New Jersey delegation to proceed with remarks to honor the late Senator Lautenberg.
7:24:12 P.M.
H. Res. 242
The previous question was ordered without objection.
7:24:16 P.M.
H. Res. 242
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:24:22 P.M.
H. Res. 242
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:25:13 P.M.
MOMENT OF SILENCE – The Chair recognized Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas for the purpose of requesting a moment of silence in honor of fallen firefighters in Houston, Texas.
7:27:31 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:34:58 P.M.
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:35:00 P.M.
Mr. Webster (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 243.
8:36:00 P.M.
Mr. Webster (FL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:36:23 P.M.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:36:25 P.M.
The House adjourned pursuant to H. Res. 242, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg.The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 4, 2013.
Megan Rising Energy Campaign Manager Climate & Energy Program 
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