March | 2014 | Be a Seed for Change

The Senate will meet on the following dates at the following times for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted:

– Friday, March 14^th at 10:30am

– Tuesday, March 18^th at 10:30am and

– Friday, March 21^st at 9:00am.

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Last Floor Action: 3/14
1:11:06 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00
p.m. on March 18, 2014.

Last Floor Action:3/14
9:17:41 A.M. -H.R. 4015
DEBATE – The
House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4015.

HR4015 ~~ “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare
sustainable growth rate and improve Medicare payments for physicians and other
professionals, and for other purposes.”

9:00:28 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:33 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Reid J. Ribble to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:50 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:10 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:15 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Mullin to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:24 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:16:38 A.M.	H.R. 4015	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 515. H.R. 4015 — “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and improve Medicare payments for physicians and other professionals, and for other purposes.”
9:16:43 A.M.	H.R. 4015	The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 3189. The rule makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill and provides that it shall be considered as read. The rule provides for a closed rule for H.R. 4015 with one hour of debate on the bill.
9:17:41 A.M.	H.R. 4015	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4015.

10:31:57 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 4076, H.R. 2650, S. 1456, and S. 2147. Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 93.
10:32:59 A.M.	H.R. 4015	DEBATE – The House continued with debate on H.R. 4015.
10:36:03 A.M.	H.R. 4015	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:36:16 A.M.	H.R. 4015	Mr. Loebsack moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
10:36:51 A.M.	H.R. 4015	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Loebsack motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a section to the bill titled Prohibition on Medicare cuts or Vouchers. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
10:43:18 A.M.	H.R. 4015	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:08:31 A.M.	H.R. 4015	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 – 226 (Roll no. 134).
11:16:30 A.M.	H.R. 4015	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 181 (Roll no. 135).
11:16:31 A.M.	H.R. 4015	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:16:48 A.M.		Mr. Hastings (WA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, March 14, 2014, it adjourn to meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Agreed to without objection.
11:17:36 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:30:00 A.M.		The Chair announced a correction to an earlier vote tally. On roll call vote number 135, the ayes were 238 and the noes were 181.
11:31:00 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed one minute speeches.
11:38:22 A.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:11:00 P.M.		Mr. Engel moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:11:05 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:11:06 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on March 18, 2014.

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Donna Montgomery, chief executive officer at Options Public Charter School, arrives at the school.

A special education teacher in Prince George’s County is being placed on administrative leave after school officials learned Wednesday that he pleaded guilty to overbilling the District for bus rides that his company never provided to students.

Donnie Dukes, who previously worked as a compliance officer in the District and operated a student transportation business, admitted on Wednesday that he charged the city for $300,000 worth of rides that were never given.

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