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Daily Archives: 06/05/2013
Greenpeace Monsanto & GE
Monsanto’s unapproved genetically engineered (GE) “Roundup Ready” wheat was found growing in a random Oregon field last week. The farmer doesn’t know how it got there. Neither does anyone else since Monsanto ended field testing this type of wheat eight years ago. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently investigating the extent of the contamination. But in some ways this story isn’t surprising. GE crops can’t be controlled. The fact is that environmental contamination is inevitable so long as companies like Monsanto are allowed to experiment with nature and our food supply. Putting an end to the production and use of these unnatural products is the only certain way to stop them from spreading. Stand up today and tell the USDA that the only way to prevent contamination is to put an immediate ban on field testing GE crops. Greenpeace and other groups have been warning about contamination of our food and the environment from GE crops for years now. What’s happening in Oregon is a perfect example of why precautionary policies are necessary: Government and industry mechanisms to regulate and monitor open field tests to prevent contamination simply aren’t working. They never will. There are so many questions surrounding what happened in Oregon. How did this wheat escape the field tests and end up growing on a farm – eight years later? Who is responsible? Who will pay for the decontamination and damages to farmers? How many other places is this wheat growing? The one thing we do know is that the field testing of GE crops has to end. Please join me and send a message to the USDA today calling for an immediate ban on field testing GE crops. Monsanto abandoned testing this GE wheat back in 2005 – due to massive opposition by consumers and farmers in the US and abroad. Now, news of the recently-discovered contamination in Oregon is spreading rapidly around the world, causing countries like Japan and Korea to immediately stop importing US wheat. No matter what companies like Monsanto try to tell us, it will never be possible to control nature. And there’s too much at stake to continue to allow this type of experimentation to take place. If we want to ensure our food is safe and that American farmers are not harmed by these kinds of events we need to demand an end to the field testing of GE crops. Charlie Cray P.S. There’s no way to prevent contamination from genetically engineered (GE) crops planted in test fields. Tell the USDA to put an immediate ban on all field testing of GE crops. And then share this with anyone you know who cares about the food they eat. |
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U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
06/05/2013 02:05 PM EDT
June 5, 2013 – Creole and Company, LLC of New Orleans, LA, is recalling its 3.47 oz ounce package of Creole Bisque because it contains milk, soy, and wheat and was distributed without the ingredient statement which declares its presence. People who have allergies to milk, soy, and wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
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06/04/2013 05:45 PM EDT
May 28, 2013 – Prime Food USA, 50st and 1st Ave Building # 57, Brooklyn NY 11232, is recalling Latis Brand Seafood Products due to confirmed and suspected contamination with listeria monocytogenes. Listeria can cause serious complications for pregnant women, such as stillbirth. Other problems can manifest in people with compromised immune systems. Listeria can also cause serious flu-like symptoms in healthy individuals.
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06/05/2013 09:11 AM EDT
General Mills announced today a voluntary Class I recall of a small quantity of single-serve reduced-sugar Cinnamon Toast Crunch bowlpak sold in foodservice establishments.
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06/04/2013 11:21 AM EDT
Townsend Farms, Inc. of Fairview, Oregon, today announced that it is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its frozen Organic Antioxidant Blend, out of an abundance of caution, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A virus, based on an ongoing epidemiological and traceback investigation by the FDA and the CDC of an illness outbreak. No other Townsend Farms products, frozen or fresh, are covered by this voluntary recall or linked to the illness outbreak at this time.
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06/04/2013 12:54 PM EDT
Gromex Inc. of Passaic, NJ is recalling Camaron Entero (dried whole shrimp) because it may contain undeclared bisulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life threating allergic reaction if they consume these products.
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06/03/2013 04:41 PM EDT
March 31, 2013 – FINGER LAKES FARMSTEAD CHEESE COMPANY LLC of TRUMANSBURG, NY is recalling 12 wheels of GOUDA cheese manufactured on December 20, 2012. The results of U.S. Food and Drug Administration product sampling revealed the presence of GOUDA Cheese contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Type 1.
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Pedro Abramovay – Avaaz.org
Dear friends,
For decades, Latin American leaders have followed US orders to pursue a failed drug war that has seen criminal gangs destroy countries and communities across our region. But now, Latin American leaders are for the first time proposing a new approach to implement policies that actually work. They are meeting in 24 hours and they need our urgent support to stay strong — sign the urgent petition now:  |
Our continent is bleeding at the hands of organized criminals and drug traffickers, destroying thousands of lives every year. All because the US has forced Latin American governments to carry out failed drug policies that only reward the criminal gangs behind the drug trade.
Now, for the first time in history, Latin American leaders are pushing for a new approach that could finally deliver results. In 24 hours, Guatemala will bring together the Heads of State of the region to push for a new proposal that gives countries freedom to buck the failed doctrine and adopt drug policies like those that have worked successfully in Europe.
It’s urgent — high level officials have told us that for the leaders to stand up to the US, they need to see a groundswell of public support in the next few hours to change the failed status quo. Click below to sign the urgent petition and share with everyone — when we reach 100,000 our voices will be personally delivered to the Guatemalan commission that is leading the summit. Join in:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/for_the_first_time_in_history_usa/?biEWLbb&v=25425
For decades we have seen governments ignore all the experts’ advice and all the scientific evidence that has proven the failure of the War on Drugs. They have feared voters will throw them out of office if they support alternative approaches, as they will appear “weak on crime”. Now, for the first time, science and politics have a chance to walk together and help shut the door on an age of suffering. The Organization of American States (OAS) is the first international organization that has laid out real alternatives like supporting new, peaceful, effective approaches in each country instead of using international law to repress innovation. And, for the first time a group of Heads of State want to act on that expert advice.
Momentum for change is building and now is the time to act: Guatemala, Colombia and other countries in the region want reform; and opinion polls show that citizens know the current approach is a catastrophe. Uruguay is developing a smart plan to regulate cannabis and here at home, two states have already voted to legalize and regulate it. And while countries that have experimented with regulation-based policies have seen significant reductions in drug-related crime, addiction and deaths, the lobbies that have fiercely defended the status quo, including military, law enforcement, and prison departments whose budgets are at stake, are losing ground in the debate.
From the streets of Chicago to the streets of Bogota, families across our region are scarred by the wounds of failure, and this is our chance to try success! The Guatemalan President wants to get all the American states to agree to experimentation this week, and those at the negotiating table have told us if we come out in force to say yes to change, we can push back on stalling from fearful countries.
Let’s ensure our continent, that has suffered most deeply, leads the world to review and reform failed international drug laws. We have just hours before the meeting — sign now and share with everyone — let’s help our leaders take this crucial step to save lives and restore hope:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/for_the_first_time_in_history_usa/?biEWLbb&v=25425
When politicians take a stand against failed orthodoxies in the face of political risk, as Guatemalan leaders are doing now, and the people don’t rally behind them, they go down in flames. But when mass movements rise up to support them, that’s how history gets made. Let’s make history in Guatemala.
With hope and determination,
Pedro, Maria Paz, Alice, Ricken, Laura, Bissan and the whole Avaaz team
PS – Many Avaaz campaigns are started by members of our community! Start yours now and win on any issue – local, national or global: http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/start_a_petition/?bgMYedb&v=23917
MORE INFORMATION:
OAS chief calls for drug violence debate (AlJazeera)
http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2013/05/2013525124830563273.html
OAS Secretary General Presents Report on the Drug Problem in the Americas (OAS)
http://www.oas.org/en/media_center/press_release.asp?sCodigo=E-194/13
The Drug Problem in the Americas (OAS Analytical Report)
http://www.oas.org/documents/eng/press/Introduction_and_Analytical_Report.pdf
Numbers Tell of Failure in Drug War (New York Times)
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/04/business/in-rethinking-the-war-on-drugs-start-with-the-numbers.html?pagewanted=all
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the House :::::: CONGRESS ::::: the Senate
- The Senate will not be in session on Wednesday, June 5th in order to allow Senators to attend the funeral services of Senator Lautenberg.
- The Senate stands in adjournment under the provisions of S.Res.161, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Frank R. Lautenberg of New Jersey. The Senate will convene at 9:00am on Thursday, June 6, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.954, the Farm bill.
- During Tuesday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on S.954, the Farm bill. As a result, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to the bill is 1:00pm on Wednesday, June 5th (notwithstanding the Senate not being in session). The filing deadline for second degree amendments is 9:45am on Thursday, June 6th.
- Also during Tuesday’s session, cloture was filed on the following items:
- Motion to proceed to S.1003, a bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn) and
- Motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed).
- At 10:00am, there will be 3 roll call votes on the following in the following order:
- Motion to invoke cloture on S.954, the Farm bill,
- Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1003, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reset interest rates for new student loans (Coburn) and
- Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.953, the Student Loan Affordability Act (Reed).
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8:55:57 P.M. – The House adjourned. - The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 5, 2013.
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10:00:05 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day. 10:00:15 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Stewart to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:27 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. 10:48:01 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today. 12:00:10 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 5. 12:01:21 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Thomas Elliott, Cannon United Methodist Church, Snellville, Georgia. 12:03:13 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 12:03:18 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Kirkpatrick to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 12:03:42 P.M. The Speaker recognized Mr. Woodall for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain. 12:05:05 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle. 12:45:12 P.M. H.R. 2217 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 243. H.R. 2217 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.” 12:45:17 P.M. H.R. 2217 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2216 and H.R. 2217. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides that each bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The resolution provides that the Chair may accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record. The resolution provides one motion to recommit for each bill with or without instructions. 12:45:42 P.M. H.R. 2217 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 243 and Rule XVIII. 12:45:43 P.M. H.R. 2217 The Speaker designated the Honorable David P. Roe to act as Chairman of the Committee. 12:45:59 P.M. H.R. 2217 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2217. 1:39:28 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Ms. Moore, to increase funds for the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties by $3,346,000 and reduces funds for the U.S. Customs Border Protection Automation Modernization account by $4 million. 1:39:31 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moore amendment under the five-minute rule. 1:49:12 P.M. H.R. 2217 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moore amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Moore demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 1:49:34 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Reichert, to increase funds for the U.S. Fire Administration account by $1,838,000 and decrease funds for the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management account by $2,838,000. 1:49:36 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Reichert amendment under the five-minute rule. 1:56:38 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Reichert amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 1:57:07 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, to reduce funds for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Salaries and Expenses account by $43,592,000; strike funding for the 287(g) program; and increase funds for the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties by $4,359,200. 1:57:13 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis amendment under the five-minute rule. 2:11:13 P.M. H.R. 2217 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 2:12:31 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Poe (TX), offered by Mr. Poe (TX) to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $10 million and increase funds for Border Security Fencing, Infrastructure, and Technology by $10 million. 2:12:44 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule. 2:15:54 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 2:16:03 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Heck (NV), to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $5 million and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer by $10 million, US Customs and Border Patrol Salaries and Expenses by $2 million, Federal Emergency Management Agency Salaries and Expenses by $5 million, and increase funds for Federal Emergency Management Agency State and Local Projects by $22 million. 2:16:16 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heck (NV) amendment under the five-minute rule. 2:26:59 P.M. H.R. 2217 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Heck (NV) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Heck (NV) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 2:28:09 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Runyan, to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $5 million and increase funds for Firefighter Assistance Grants by $5 million. 2:28:11 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment under the five-minute rule. 2:29:40 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Runyan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 2:30:18 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Grimm, to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $7,667,000 and increase funds for the Urban Search and Rescue Response System by $7,667,000. 2:30:19 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grimm amendment under the five-minute rule. 2:37:35 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Grimm amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 2:37:51 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Lynch, numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for Management by $15,676,000 and increase funds for Transportation Security Administration Surface Transportation Security by $15,676,000. 2:37:53 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lynch amendment under the five-minute rule. 2:42:04 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Lynch amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 2:43:10 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Garcia, to reduce funds for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Salaries and Expenses by $10 million and Coast Guard Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements by $3 million and increase funds for US Customs and Border Protection Salaries and Expenses by $10 million. 2:43:12 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garcia amendment under the five-minute rule. 2:49:41 P.M. H.R. 2217 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garcia amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garcia demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 2:50:37 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Tipton, to reduce funds for Automation Modernization by $7,655,000 and increase funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency National Predisaster Mitigation Fund by $7,655,000. 2:50:39 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tipton amendment under the five-minute rule. 3:00:51 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Tipton amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 3:01:55 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Deutch, to strike the mandate that funds in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Salaries and Expenses shall maintain a level of not less than 34,000 detention beds through September 30, 2014. 3:01:57 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Deutch amendment under the five-minute rule. 3:29:21 P.M. H.R. 2217 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deutch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 3:31:26 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to eliminate the Transportation Security Administration Aviation Security and apply the funds of $4,872,739,000 to the Spending Reduction Account. 3:31:28 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule. 3:37:23 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote. 3:37:59 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Tipton, to reduce funds for the Transportation Security Administration Transportation Security Support by $4 million and increase funds for Aviation Security by $3 million. 3:38:00 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tipton amendment under the five-minute rule. 3:43:41 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Tipton amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 3:44:21 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Hudson, An amdendment numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to redirect $12,500,000 within Aviation Security for the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program. 3:44:23 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hudson amendment under the five-minute rule. 3:55:52 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Hudson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 3:59:18 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Mica, No. 8 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for the Screening Partnership Program by $31,810,000 and to reduce funding for aviation security by a similar amount. 3:59:48 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mica amendment No. 8 under the five-minute rule. 4:03:59 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Mica amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 4:08:16 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Mica, No. 6 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the account for Aviation Security Screening Operations of the Transportation Security Administration by $23,334,000 and to increase the account for Development and Implementation of Screening Programs of the Office of Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing by a similar amount. 4:08:39 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mica amendment No. 6 under the five-minute rule. 4:12:58 P.M. H.R. 2217 By unanimous consent, the Mica amendment was withdrawn. 4:19:36 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Ms. Brownley (CA), to provide funding for the Port Security Grant Program at the same $97,500,000 level as the previous fiscal year. 4:19:39 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Brownley amendment under the five-minute rule. 4:27:58 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Brownley (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 4:28:44 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Swalwell (CA), to provide $97,500,000 in funding for Mass Transit Security Programs. 4:28:46 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Swalwell amendment under the five-minute rule. 4:35:39 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Swalwell (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 4:36:16 P.M. H.R. 2217 The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. . On agreeing to the Moore amendment (A001) Roll Call 194 – Recorded vote pending. 5:05:05 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Moore amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 194). 5:13:15 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 195). 5:18:10 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Heck (NV) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 196). 5:23:09 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Garcia amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 197). 5:23:47 P.M. H.R. 2217 Mr. Fincher moved that the Committee rise. 5:24:04 P.M. H.R. 2217 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. 5:24:14 P.M. H.R. 2217 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2217 as unfinished business. 5:24:42 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted a scanned copy of a letter received from Ms. Julie A. Allen, Director of Elections and Information Technology, Missouri Secretary of State’s Office, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held June 4, 2013, the Honorable Jason Smith was elected Representative to Congress for the Eighth Congressional District, State of Missouri. 5:25:22 P.M. PERMISSION TO TAKE OATH-OF-OFFICE – Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent that Representative-Elect Jason Smith from the Eighth District of Missouri be permitted to take the Oath-of-Office today. Agreed to without objection. 5:27:05 P.M. OATH-OF-OFFICE – The Speaker of the House administered the Oath-of-Office to Representative-Elect Jason Smith of the Eighth District of Missouri. 5:28:20 P.M. The Speaker recognized Representative Jason Smith to address the House. 5:30:23 P.M. WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Speaker announced that, in light of the administration of the Oath to Representative Smith of Missouri, the whole number of the House was 435. 5:32:16 P.M. H.R. 2217 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2217 — “Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.” 5:32:29 P.M. H.R. 2217 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. 5:38:45 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Deutch amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 198). 5:40:27 P.M. H.R. 2217 The Chair recognized Members for the purpose of conducting colloquys. 5:56:24 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (NY), to eliminate the National Bio- and Agro-defense facility and apply the savings to the spending reduction account. 5:56:27 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment under the five-minute rule. 6:11:37 P.M. H.R. 2217 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop(NY) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 6:13:50 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran, to amend Sec. 533 of the bill to apply to detainees held at Guantanamo Bay on or after December 31, 2005 instead of June 24, 2009. 6:13:56 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed. 6:35:57 P.M. H.R. 2217 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 6:36:41 P.M. H.R. 2217 Mr. Goodlatte raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Goodlatte stated that section 563 changes existing law in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order. 7:02:41 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Garrett, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the TSA or a Visible Intermodal Protection and Response (VIPR) team to conduct a security screening other than pursuant to section 44901 of title 49, United States Code. 7:04:42 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment under the five-minute rule. 7:12:36 P.M. H.R. 2217 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett (NJ) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 7:13:34 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Pierluisi, numbered 12 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement, administer, or enforce section 1301(a) of title 31, United States Code, with respect to the use of amounts made available by this Act for “Salaries and Expenses” and “Air and Marine Operations” accounts of U.S Customs and Border Protection for the expenses authorized to be paid in section 9 of the Jones Act (48 U.S.C. 795) and for the collection of duties and taxes authorized to be levied, collected, and paid in Puerto Rico, as authorized in section 4 of the Foraker Act (48 U.S.C. 740), in addition to the more specific amounts available for such purposes in the Puerto Rico Trust Fund pursuant to such provisions of law. 7:13:47 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pierluisi amendment No. 12 under the five-minute rule. 7:19:48 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Pierluisi amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 7:19:56 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Grimm, to prohibit the use of funds to implement any change in the list of sharp objects prohibited under section 1540.111 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, from being carried by passengers as accessible property or on their person through passenger screening checkpoints or into airport sterile areas and the cabins of a passenger aircraft. 7:19:59 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grimm amendment under the five-minute rule. 7:36:41 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Grimm amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 7:37:11 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Ryan (OH), to prohibit the use of funds by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to provide visas to Brazilians. 7:37:54 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ryan (OH) amendment under the five-minute rule. 7:50:49 P.M. H.R. 2217 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ryan (OH) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ryan (OH) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 7:51:13 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Cassidy, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to implement, carry out, administer, or enforce section 1308(h) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4015(h)). 7:51:15 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cassidy amendment No. 1 under the five-minute rule. 8:37:53 P.M. H.R. 2217 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cassidy amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Westmoreland demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 8:39:57 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Bustos, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into a contract with an offeror for the purchase of an American flag if, as required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the flag is certified as a foreign end product. 8:40:02 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bustos amendment under the five-minute rule. 8:44:12 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Bustos amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 8:44:56 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Meadows, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into a new contract for the purposes of purchasing ammunition before the date the report required by section 567(a) is submitted to Congress. 8:44:58 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Meadows amendment under the five-minute rule. 8:52:39 P.M. H.R. 2217 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Meadows amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meadows demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 8:53:19 P.M. H.R. 2217 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Grayson, to prohibit the use of funds to enter into contracts with parties convicted of felonies; to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of the First, Second, or Fourth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States; and to prohibit the use of funds for the purchase, operation,or maintenance of armed unmanned aerial vehicles. 8:53:32 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grayson amendments en bloc under the five-minute rule. 8:58:59 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Grayson amendments; Agreed to by voice vote. 9:01:56 P.M. H.R. 2217 Amendment offered by Mr. Murphy (FL). 9:01:59 PMHR 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Murphy (FL) amendment under the five-minute rule.———————————————————————————– 9:06:23 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Murphy (FL) amendment; Failed by voice vote. 9:06:46 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Collins (GA), numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(c)). 9:06:48 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Collins (GA) amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule. 9:09:34 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Collins (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 9:10:47 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Thompson (MS), to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Transportation Security Administration for the Behavior Detection Officer program. 9:10:49 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment under the five-minute rule. 9:18:36 P.M. H.R. 2217 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (MS) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 9:19:51 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Salmon, to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373(a)). 9:19:54 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Salmon amendment under the five-minute rule. 9:31:32 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Salmon amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 9:31:48 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Runyan, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to carry out the amendments made by section 100207 of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (title II of division F of Public Law 112-141) with respect to any property located in the State of New Jersey or the State of New York. 9:31:54 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment under the five-minute rule. 9:39:17 P.M. H.R. 2217 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Runyan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Runyan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. 9:40:00 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of section 44917 of title 49, United States Code. 9:40:03 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule. 9:45:39 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 9:45:49 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Gingrey (GA), to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)). 9:46:03 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gingrey amendment under the five-minute rule. 10:02:00 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Gingrey (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 10:03:18 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Bishop (NY) amendment (A019) Roll Call 199 – Recorded vote pending. 10:36:00 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 165 – 261 (Roll no. 200). 10:40:57 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Garrett amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 247 (Roll no. 201). 10:44:04 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Ryan (OH) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 50 – 373, 1 Present (Roll no. 202). 10:49:21 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Cassidy amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 281 – 146 (Roll no. 203). 10:52:51 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Meadows amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 192 (Roll no. 204). 10:57:02 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Thompson (MS) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 146 – 280 (Roll no. 205). 11:01:56 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Runyan amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 148 – 278 (Roll no. 206). 11:03:24 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, to prohibit the use of funds to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-140; 42 U.S.C. 17142). 11:03:28 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment under the five-minute rule. 11:11:53 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 11:14:42 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Meehan, to prohibit the use of funds for U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport in the United Arab Emirates. 11:14:45 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Meehan amendment under the five-minute rule. 11:21:53 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Meehan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 11:22:10 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Lujan, Ben Ray (NM), to add a section which includes the following “For ‘Department Security-Federal Emergency Management Agency-State and Local Programs’ for the State Homeland Security Grant Program under section 2004 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as authorized by subsection (f)(2) of such section, there is hereby appropriated, and the amount otherwise provided by this Act for ‘Department of Homeland Security-Office of the Chief Financial Officer’ is hereby reduced by, $10,000,000”. 11:22:13 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ben Ray Lujan amendment under the five-minute rule. 11:27:00 P.M. H.R. 2217 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ben Ray Lujan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carter demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 11:32:05 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Engel, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Department of Homeland Security to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles, for any executive fleet, or for any agency’s fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum-Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011. 11:32:07 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Engel amendment under the five-minute rule. 11:36:30 P.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Engel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 11:36:43 P.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), to prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the “Morton Memos”. 11:36:45 P.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule. 12:13:51 A.M. H.R. 2217 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 12:14:08 A.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, to prohibit the use of funds to be used in contravention of 1) The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States; 2) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (relating to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs); 3) Section 809(c)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (relating to prohibition of discrimination); and 4) Section 210401(a) of the Violent Crime and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (relating to unlawful police pattern or practice). 12:14:12 A.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ellison amendment under the five-minute rule. 12:17:09 A.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 12:18:19 A.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, to prohibit the use of funds to be used for any activity by Transportation Security Administration Transportation Security Officers outside an airport as defined in section 47102 of title 49, United States Code. 12:18:21 A.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blackburn amendment under the five-minute rule. 12:26:09 A.M. H.R. 2217 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 12:26:31 A.M. H.R. 2217 An amendment, offered by Mr. Barletta, to prohibit the use of funds made available under the heading “Departmental Management and Operations-Departmental Operations-Office of the Secretary and Executive Management” may be used for official reception and representational expenses until the Secretary of Homeland Security complies with section 7208 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (5 U.S.C. 1365b). 12:26:33 A.M. H.R. 2217 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 243, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Barletta amendment under the five-minute rule. 12:29:21 A.M. H.R. 2217 On agreeing to the Barletta amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. 12:29:44 A.M. H.R. 2217 Mr. Carter moved that the Committee rise. 12:30:02 A.M. H.R. 2217 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. 12:30:11 A.M. H.R. 2217 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2217 as unfinished business. 12:30:48 A.M. Mr. Carter asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Wednesday, June 5, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013. Agreed to without objection. 12:31:08 A.M. The Chair announced the correct tally on roll call vote number 205 was 146 yeas and 280 nays. 12:32:28 A.M. Mr. Carter moved that the House do now adjourn. 12:32:36 A.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 12:32:37 A.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 6, 2013.
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