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10/23/2013 Nativegrl77

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Black History

the Senate CONGRESS 10/23 the House

10/23/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, October 28, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #344, the nomination of Richard F. Griffin, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board for a term of four years. There will be up to one hour of debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form.

Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Griffin nomination.

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Last Floor Action: 10/23
10:01:02 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The
House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour
Debate, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative
business.

Last Floor Action:
9:31:24 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to H. Res. 383 and H. Res. 384.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00
a.m. on October 23, 2013.

10:00:20 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:45 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Stewart to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:02 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour Debate, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

11:45:57 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:04 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 23.
12:00:18 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:37 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Foxx demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
12:02:05 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Crawford to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:15 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.
12:40:45 P.M.	H. Res. 385	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 385 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3080) to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.”
12:44:00 P.M.	H. Res. 385	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 385.
2:16:41 P.M.	H. Res. 385	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 554).
2:16:42 P.M.	H. Res. 385	On agreeing to the resolution Roll Call 555 – Recorded vote pending.

2:24:21 P.M.	H. Res. 385	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 271 – 147 (Roll no. 555).
2:24:24 P.M.	H. Res. 385	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:26:03 P.M.	H.R. 3080	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 385. H.R. 3080 — “To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.”
2:26:08 P.M.	H.R. 3080	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3080 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-24.
2:26:28 P.M.	H.R. 3080	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 385 and Rule XVIII.
2:26:29 P.M.	H.R. 3080	The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Fortenberry to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:26:38 P.M.	H.R. 3080	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3080.

2:26:38 P.M.	H.R. 3080	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3080.
3:46:50 P.M.	H.R. 3080	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gibbs, numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-251 to add a new section that provides for expediting the completion of any on-going feasibility study for a project initiated prior to enactment and clarifies that the Corps of Engineers is authorized to move to preconstruction planning, engineering, and design activities immediately after completing a feasibility study. Amends Section 107 of H.R. 3080 to add a savings clause to ensure work carried out under an existing statute related to navigation that is repealed in H.R. 3080 can continue if initiated prior to enactment. Adds a new section providing non-Federal interests the ability to carry out work at their own expense for a project where a final feasibility report has been completed but has not received authorization from Congress. Requires the non-Federal interest to carry out work subject to any State or Federal permitting requirements and to carry out the project in accordance with the final feasibility report. Amends Section 120 of H.R. 3080 to request the Corps of Engineers to review the uses and economic feasibility of non-structural alternatives in their review of existing authorities for carrying out work after a storm event. Amends Section 102 of H.R. 3080 to add natural gas companies to the entities eligible to contribute funds to Corps of Engineers to expedite the processing of permits within the regulatory program of the Corps of Engineers. Makes other technical and conforming changes to H.R. 3080.
3:47:04 P.M.	H.R. 3080	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 385, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gibbs amendment No. 1.
3:55:45 P.M.	H.R. 3080	On agreeing to the Gibbs amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:55:59 P.M.	H.R. 3080	An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-251 to delay the application of environmental `streamlining’ provisions in the bill until the Secretary certifies that there is sufficient funding to reduce the current backlog of authorized Corps projects to less than $20 billion; more than $40 billion in projects have already been authorized using existing environmental review processes, but have yet to receive funding for construction.
3:56:01 P.M.	H.R. 3080	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 385, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 2.
4:06:32 P.M.	H.R. 3080	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:07:06 P.M.	H.R. 3080	An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-251 to prohibit programs or actions authorized under this Act from further implementation of coastal and marine spatial planning and ecosystem-based management components under Executive Order 13547. Requires the Secretary of the Army to conduct and submit a study detailing all activities engaged in and resources expended in furtherance of Executive Order 13547. The study also should include any budget requests for fiscal year 2014 for support of implementation of Executive Order 13547, and be submitted to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
4:07:09 P.M.	H.R. 3080	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 385, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flores amendment No. 3.
4:19:17 P.M.	H.R. 3080	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flores amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:20:17 P.M.	H.R. 3080	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Shuster, consisting of amendments numbered 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23 printed in House Report 113-251.
4:20:26 P.M.	H.R. 3080	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 385, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shuster amendments en bloc No. 1.
4:20:27 P.M.	H.R. 3080	Shuster amendment; modified by unanimous consent.
4:27:28 P.M.	H.R. 3080	On agreeing to the Shuster amendments; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
4:27:51 P.M.	H.R. 3080	An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), numbered 5 printed in House Report 113-251 to requires USACE to contract with private sector surveying and mapping firms, wherever practical, in performance of surveying and mapping services and activities for Corps projects. Amendment woul also require the Secretary to issue agency guidanceto encourage use of the private sector for surveying and mapping services, and requires a process to provide oversight of the performance of compliance with the guidance.
4:27:53 P.M.	H.R. 3080	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 385, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 5.
4:36:24 P.M.	H.R. 3080	On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
4:36:49 P.M.	H.R. 3080	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (FL), numbered 6 printed in House Report 113-251 to include operation and maintenance costs associated with sand transfer plants in the annual operations and maintenance budget of the Corps of Engineers.
4:36:52 P.M.	H.R. 3080	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 385, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 6.
4:43:21 P.M.	H.R. 3080	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:44:19 P.M.	H.R. 3080	An amendment, offered by Mr. Bentivolio, numbered 7 printed in House Report 113-251 to increase the amount of backlogged projects to be de-authorized, beyond what is initially de-authorized in the bill from $12,000,000,000 to $35,000,000,000.
4:44:21 P.M.	H.R. 3080	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 385, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bentivolio amendment No. 7.
4:54:49 P.M.	H.R. 3080	On agreeing to the Bentivolio amendment; Failed by voice vote.
4:55:14 P.M.	H.R. 3080	An amendment, offered by Mr. Jones, numbered 8 printed in House Report 113-251 to exempt the disaster restriction on projects which non-federal interests may contribute to.
4:55:15 P.M.	H.R. 3080	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 385, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jones amendment No. 8.
4:57:02 P.M.	H.R. 3080	By unanimous consent, the Jones amendment was withdrawn.
4:57:06 P.M.	H.R. 3080	An amendment, offered by Ms. Velazquez, numbered 13 printed in House Report 113-251 to establish a national water-based freight policy to improve the movement of freight and cargo over waterways, canals, ports, and harbors.
4:57:09 P.M.	H.R. 3080	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 385, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 13.
5:05:57 P.M.	H.R. 3080	On agreeing to the Velazquez amendment; Failed by voice vote.
5:06:24 P.M.	H.R. 3080	An amendment, offered by Mr. Richmond, numbered 16 printed in House Report 113-251 to direct the Corps to calculate the national benefits of proposed flood protection projects, including benefits from a reduction in national and regional economic losses, as well as the protection of evacuation routes.
5:06:26 P.M.	H.R. 3080	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 385, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Richmond amendment No. 16.
5:15:01 P.M.	H.R. 3080	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Richmond amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Richmond demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:15:28 P.M.	H.R. 3080	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gardner, numbered 24 printed in House Report 113-251 to establishe the Office of Water Storage at the Army Corp of Engineers to serve as an initial point of contact for the acquisition or satisfaction of a Federal permit for a water storage facility.
5:15:30 P.M.	H.R. 3080	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 385, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gardner amendment No. 24.
5:18:59 P.M.	H.R. 3080	By unanimous consent, the Gardner amendment was withdrawn.
5:19:19 P.M.	H.R. 3080	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:20:13 P.M.	H.R. 3080	On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment (A002) Roll Call 556 – Recorded vote pending.

5:53:27 P.M.	H.R. 3080	On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 236 (Roll no. 556).
6:02:06 P.M.	H.R. 3080	On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 – 193 (Roll no. 557).
6:07:52 P.M.	H.R. 3080	On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 133 – 287 (Roll no. 558).
6:14:20 P.M.	H.R. 3080	On agreeing to the Richmond amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 – 183 (Roll no. 559).
6:14:37 P.M.	H.R. 3080	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3080.
6:15:33 P.M.	H.R. 3080	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
6:23:23 P.M.	H.R. 3080	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 417 – 3 (Roll no. 560).
6:23:24 P.M.	H.R. 3080	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:23:28 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal.
6:23:42 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
6:24:26 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
6:39:53 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that the order of the House of January 3, 2013, regarding Morning-Hour debate not apply on Thursday, October 24, 2013, and that when the House adjourns on Thursday, October 24, 2013, it adjourn to meet on Monday, October 28, 2013, at 12 noon for Morning-Hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
6:40:01 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 12 noon on Thursday, October 24, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
6:41:39 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:45:02 P.M.		Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe – pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 3003, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013 the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Ms. Slaughter, Mr. McIntyre and Mr. Cohen.
6:46:00 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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A Conversation with Elizabeth Krist and Kathryn Keane and More

10/22/2013 Nativegrl77

Conversation With
Elizabeth Krist and
Kathryn Keane

PHOTOGRAPHS BY MAGGIE STEBER, LYNSEY ADDARIO, DIANE COOK, AND ERIKA LARSEN

We bring together two of the forces behind the new exhibition “Women of Vision: National Geographic Photographers on Assignment”—Kathryn Keane, National Geographic’s vice president of exhibitions, who conceived the idea, and National Geographic magazine senior photo editor Elizabeth Krist, who curated it—to discuss the dedication of the women behind the lens.

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Serendipity in
Maramureş

PHOTOGRAPH BY KATHLEEN MCLAUGHLIN, YOUR SHOT

Photographer Rena Effendi:

“I was happy and lucky to have found Maramureş through Kathleen’s eyes. Although I never worked with Kathleen and never met her personally, while I was traveling around small villages in Maramureş, I kept bumping into people who had known Kathleen (she had spent a few years in the area). People there are very hospitable and do not forget their visitors, especially those who come back.”

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EVENTS & ASSIGNMENTS

Black History

the Senate CONGRESS 10/22 the House

10/22/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, October 28, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Griffin nomination.

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Last Floor Action: 10/22
2:08:50 P.M. – The Speaker announced that
the House do now recess.

The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.

Last Floor Action:10/16
10:55:07 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to S. Con. Res. 24.

2:00:37 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:42 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:01:12 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:48 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Foxx demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
2:03:29 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. George Miller of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:04:05 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:07:34 P.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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on October 17, 2013 at 11:38 a.m. stating that that body had disagreed to the House amendment to S. Con. Res. 8; agreed to a conference requested by the House; and appointed conferees.
2:08:20 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting pursuant to section 1002(b) of the Continuing Approrpriations Act, 2014, a certification that absent a suspension of the limit under section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary of the Treasury would be unable to issue debt to meet existing commitments. – referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered tobe printed (H. Doc. 113-68).
2:08:30 P.M.		ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the passing of the gentleman from Florida, Mr. Young, the whole number of the House is 431.
2:08:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.

5:00:36 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 22.
5:01:13 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:01:40 P.M.	H.R. 185	Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 185 — “To designate the United States courthouse located at 101 East Pecan Street in Sherman, Texas, as the “Paul Brown United States Courthouse”.”
5:02:07 P.M.	H.R. 185	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:02:09 P.M.	H.R. 185	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 185.
5:10:22 P.M.	H.R. 185	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.
5:11:40 P.M.	H.R. 2083	Mr. Rokita moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2083 — “To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require criminal background checks for school employees.”
5:12:02 P.M.	H.R. 2083	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:12:04 P.M.	H.R. 2083	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2083.
5:29:00 P.M.	H.R. 2083	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:29:06 P.M.	H.R. 2083	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:29:37 P.M.	H.R. 3205	Mr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3205 — “To reauthorize and restructure the adoption incentives grant program, and for other purposes.”
5:29:54 P.M.	H.R. 3205	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:29:56 P.M.	H.R. 3205	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3205.

5:58:58 P.M.	H.R. 3205	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.
5:59:18 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:25 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 22.
6:30:30 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:01 P.M.	H.R. 185	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 185 — “To designate the United States courthouse located at 101 East Pecan Street in Sherman, Texas, as the “Paul Brown United States Courthouse”.”
6:57:45 P.M.	H.R. 185	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 1 (Roll no. 551).
6:57:52 P.M.	H.R. 3205	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3205 — “To reauthorize and restructure the adoption incentives grant program, and for other purposes.”
7:07:28 P.M.	H.R. 3205	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 0 (Roll no. 552).
7:07:37 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and put the question on agreeing to the Journal de novo.
7:16:52 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 275 – 116, 2 Present (Roll no. 553).
7:17:26 P.M.	H. Res. 383	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 383 — “Expressing the condolences of the House on the death of the Honorable Thomas S. Foley, former Member of the House for 15 terms and Speaker of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred First, One Hundred Second and One Hundred Third Congresses.”
7:18:32 P.M.	H. Res. 383	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:18:44 P.M.	H. Res. 383	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:18:55 P.M.	H. Res. 384	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 384 — “Expressing the condolences of the House on the death of the Honorable C.W. Bill Young, a Representative from the State of Florida.”
7:19:59 P.M.	H. Res. 384	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:20:05 P.M.	H. Res. 384	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:20:23 P.M.		UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST – Ms. Meng asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2248, a measure originally introduced by Representative Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of Rule 12. Agreed to without objection.
7:20:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:20:58 P.M.	H.R. 3302	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3302 — “To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Bay Pines, Florida, as the “C.W. Bill Young Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center”.”
7:21:21 P.M.	H.R. 3302	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:21:23 P.M.	H.R. 3302	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3302.
7:57:37 P.M.	H.R. 3302	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:57:52 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
8:00:12 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:04:49 P.M.		Mr. Webster (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 385.
8:05:26 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
9:31:12 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:31:23 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:31:24 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to H. Res. 383 and H. Res. 384. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 23, 2013.

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The law that let her abuser go

10/21/2013 Nativegrl77

By Fallon Williams

Brookline, Massachusetts

Honor Jennifer Martel: Protect Victims of Abuse

27-year-old Jennifer Martel was a caring mom to a little girl. Working her way through college, Jennifer hoped to become an elementary school teacher. Jennifer’s boyfriend had a long history of criminal activity, including domestic violence, yet was released on his own recognizance after smashing Jennifer’s head into a mirror Tuesday, Aug. 13. Just two nights later, he was found covered in blood after stabbing Jennifer to death in the presence of their four-year-old daughter and neighbors.

While Massachusetts is at the forefront of the war against domestic violence, the recent murder of Jennifer Martel highlights a gaping flaw in the current system. Under M.G.L. 276 sec. 58A, offenders can be released on their own recognizance, without any bail set, within 24 hours of an assault. An emergency restraining ordered was issued against Jennifer’s assailant, but since Jennifer did not appear in court the day after she was attacked, her assailant was released without bail on his on recognizance.

When I heard about Jennifer’s murder, I was moved to create this petition. It seems senseless that this beautiful, caring young woman is gone. Something must be done to ensure this never happens again. As a child, I was a victim of domestic violence and witnessed the abuse of my birth-mother as well. Luckily, my father was able to remove me from the situation. Most children are not so lucky.

Females murdered by a current or former partner account for 30% of homicides against women each year. In many instances of intimate partner homicide, domestic violence is a precursor to murder. More often than not, victims of domestic violence do not take action against their abusers for a number of reasons, including fear of retaliation. Known abusers should not be allowed to walk free without bail within 24 hours of a repeat offense. Special concern should be warranted when there is a child in the home, as well.

I am asking for your signature on this petition, in order to prompt the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to close the loophole that allows repeat, violent offenders to be released without immediate consequence, putting their victims and the public at risk.