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09/24/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am on Tuesday, September 24, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 11:15am with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.

At 11:15am, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #203, the nomination of Todd M.

Hughes, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit.

There will be up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form.

Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 11:45am), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Hughes nomination.

Upon disposition of the Hughes nomination, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

At 2:15pm, Senator Mikulski will be recognized for up to 20 minutes. Following her remarks, Senator Cruz will be recognized.

During Monday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, the continuing resolution.

Under the rule, that cloture vote will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday.

11:47am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #203, the nomination of Todd M. Hughes, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit.;

Confirmed: 98-0

The Senate is debating the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Resolution. Following Senator Cruz’s statement, we expect to adjourn and reconvene at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 25. Under Rule 22, the cloture vote would occur at 1:00pm. There will be no roll call votes tonight.

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ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #203, 113th Congress, 1st Session” href=”http://democrats.senate.gov/execlookup.php?nomination=calendar+no.+203&congress=113″ target=”_blank”>Executive Calendar #203, the nomination of Todd M. Hughes, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit.;

Confirmed: 98-0

No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

No additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action: 9/23
11:03:25 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 September 25, 2013.

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Obamacare is working

09/23/2013 Nativegrl77

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Fashion Industry … quiet acts

09/23/2013 Nativegrl77

Naomi Campbell Calls Out Fashion Industry’s Racism

• Naomi Campbell thinks that the fact that there are so few women of color taking part in fashion week deserves to be called out. “I’m saying the act of not choosing models of color is racist,” she told The Telegraph. “We are not calling them racist, we are saying the act is racist.”

And she’s…

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Join Amazon Watch at Bioneers Conference Oct 18-20. Register Today!

09/23/2013 Nativegrl77

Join Amazon Watch at the National Bioneers Conference!

Amazon Watch invites you to join us and other indigenous activists and leaders for a life-changing sustainability and social change event.

The National Bioneers Conference is the original whole-systems forum of innovation and collaboration for social, cultural and environmental resilience. BioCon speakers have included Bill McKibben, Jane Goodall, Marina Silva, Vandana Shiva, Michael Pollan, Gloria Steinem and Paul Hawken, among many other luminaries. The conference also prides itself on introducing audiences to some of the most innovative voices yet to be discovered.

Please join us at the Conference from October 18th through 20th at the Marin Center in San Rafael, CA – Register today!

This year, visionaries and change-makers – including Danny Glover, Tom Goldtooth, Annie Leonard and our very own Atossa Soltani – will propose, debate and initiate solutions to global bio-cultural and socio-ecological issues. BioCon talks and activities reflect the event’s theme of Turning Vision Into Action. It opens with Nalini Nadkarni, known as the “Queen of the Forest Canopy” for her extensive scientific studies of unique rainforest biology across four continents. Nalini will share what complex rainforest biodiversity can teach us about human dynamics.

Atossa and I will join amazing women leaders and friends including Anna Lappé, Lynn Twist and Osprey Orielle Lake in panels at the conference entitled, Women as Democracy Builders and Mobilizing Women for Climate Solutions. We are also honored to once again help facilitate the participation of indigenous partners from the Amazon who will share a Call from the Amazon and join indigenous allies in discussions in the acclaimed Bioneers Indigenous Forum, which features exciting workshops and discussions on major issues, struggles, and successes in Indian Country and in indigenous communities globally.

Now in its 24th year, BioCon offers access to inspiring keynotes, provocative panels and workshops, and networking sessions with others who are committed to progressive action in restoring people and planet. Don’t miss it!

I look forward to seeing you at the Conference!

For our future,

Leila Salazar-López
Program Director

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ACA is a job creator

09/23/2013 Nativegrl77

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The Affordable HealthCare Law resolves health care and jobs issues.

If you believe in moving into the 21st Century, believe in health care being accessible to all , if you believe it is a right not a privilege or that the overhaul is long overdue; then you are on the right side of history. Please do not believe how some are portraying ACA, as a law for the poor. I do not believe that parents with kids in college would say they are poor nor rich and these days most families have two or more in college at the same time. Therefore, having children covered until 26 is a relief to some families

The fact is over 32mil people will now have access to an improved health care system that will need more doctors, PA, and those great nurses who we usually see when we feel bad. Think about it, what does it take to run a Hospital? Our current workforce cannot possibly handle that many new customers and will need to hire more folks from the so-called bottom up such as grounds, parking lots, security, maintenance, janitors to gardeners to receptionists, and more. I have no idea how many people go to the doctor each day, but if you have an appointment during the workday, your child is in school, goes to daycare or you take them with you … most people do not; bam more jobs needed.

I cannot begin to list the impact of 32million more people added to the health care system, but the proof of it being a jobs bill is obvious.

In Solidarity …

Information : from www.Whitehouse.gov

For a comprehensive overview of the Affordable Care Act, visit WhiteHouse.gov/HealthReform and HealthCare.gov.

Let’s take a look at what this ruling means for the middle class:

Insurance companies no longer have unchecked power to cancel your policy, deny you coverage, or charge women more than men.
Soon, no American will ever again be denied care or charged more due to a pre-existing condition, like cancer or even asthma.
Preventive care will still be covered free of charge by insurance companies–including mammograms for women and wellness visits for seniors.
By August, millions of Americans will receive a rebate because their insurance company spent too much of their premium on administrative costs or CEO bonuses.
5.3 million seniors will continue to save $600 a year on their prescription drugs.
Efforts to strengthen and protect Medicare by cracking down on waste, fraud, and abuse will remain in place.
6.6 million young adults will still be able to stay on their family’s plan until they’re 26.

A major impact of the Court’s decision is the 129 million people with pre-existing conditions and millions of middle class families who will have the security of affordable health coverage.