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WA meet Tami Green, Democratic Party

09/15/2014 Nativegrl77

There’s a lot to be excited about this year –

Tami Green is running for State Senate in the 28th District

We have a great opportunity to unseat one of the most conservative voices in the State Senate.

In his one year in office, State Senator Steve O’Ban has led efforts to allow businesses to deny services to gays and lesbians.

He’s worked to allow insurance companies to deny coverage for basic services, like mammograms, diabetes, and autism screenings.

Our state needs leaders who will move our state forward.

Rep. Tami Green has been representing the 28th District for 10 years. She has a strong record of accomplishment in the 28th District, and she is challenging Steve O’Ban for State Senate.

Will you sign our petition and show your support for Tami Green for State Senate?

Tami Green is a trusted nurse and legislative leader known for her integrity, courage, and willingness to bring people together.

In her 10 years in the Legislature, Tami has earned a strong reputation as an experienced leader who is focused on results.

She is a strong advocate for the values we share. She’s worked to strengthen the middle class, protect our environment, expand access to health care, and protect a woman’s right to choose.

With Republicans in power in the State Senate, we haven’t gotten the results that will help Washington’s working families.

This year, the Republican State Senate majority refused to compromise and failed to pass a Transportation or Capitol Budget. This has killed jobs and hurt our middle class.

Steve O’Ban was in step with the State Senate majority the entire way.

We need to elect leaders who are willing to come to the table, get to work, and do what’s best for our communities and working families.

We need Tami Green in the State Senate. Join us now and sign on as a supporter today.

In solidarity,

Jaxon Ravens
Washington State Democrats Chair

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Giant’s Baseball featuring the Harvest Moon!

09/15/2014 Nativegrl77

Black History

the Senate CONGRESS 9/15 the House

09/15/2014 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, September 15, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:30pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 5:30pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act, followed by cloture votes on the Baran and Burns nominations to be Members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The filing deadlines for 1^st degree amendments to S.2199 will be 3:00pm Monday and 2^nd degree amendments will be 4:30pm Monday.

5:30pm on Monday—Up to 3 roll call votes:

Motion to invoke cloture on S.2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act;
Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1003, Jeffrey Martin Baron, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2015; and
Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2019.

6:01pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Martin Baran, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2015;

Invoked: 52-39

3. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2019.

6:16pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2019;

Invoked: 54-37

This will be the last roll call vote of the day. The next votes are expected to occur at 2:15pm tomorrow on confirmation of the Baran and Burns nominations, as provided for under the previous order.

The Senate has reached an agreement that following the vote on confirmation of the Burns nomination (Executive Calendar #1004), the Senate will consider the Schwatz, Harrington, Robinson, Hartely, Hachigian, and Tanner nominations. There will be 2 minutes for debate equally divided prior to each vote and each vote following the first will be 10 minutes in duration. We expect the nominations considered in this agreement to be confirmed by voice vote.

Under the previous order, at 2:15pm tomorrow, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the Baran and Burns nominations. We expect the Baran and Burns nominations to be considered by roll call votes.

2:15pm—2 roll call votes:

Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1003, Jeffrey Martin Baron, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2015 (roll call)
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2019 (roll call)
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #594 Linda A. Schwartz, of Connecticut, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Policy and Planning) (voice vote)
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #546 Matthew T. Harrington, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Lesotho (voice vote)
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #958 Todd D. Robinson, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guatemala (voice vote)
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #960 Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the French Republic (voice vote)
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #963 Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Principality of Monaco (voice vote)
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #784 Nina Hachigian, of California, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (voice vote)
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #870 Gordon O. Tanner, of Alabama, to be General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force (voice vote)

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

Motion to invoke cloture on S.2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act; Not Invoked: 52-40.
Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1003, Jeffery Martin Baran, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2015; Invoked: 52-39.
Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1004, Stephen G. Burns, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2019; Invoked: 54-37.

Legislative Business

Passed H.R.5134: Educational Advisory Committees Extension

Adopted S.Res.544: International Year of Family Farming

Executive Business

The Senate conducted no executive action.

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Last Floor Action:
7:01:00 P.M. -H.R. 5205
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5205.

Last Floor Action: 9/11
3:52:43 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 15, 2014.

12:00:17 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:24 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas E. Petri to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:53 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:10:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:30 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
2:00:47 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:29 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Pitts to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:46 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:09:42 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 September 11, 2014, at 4:44 p.m., stating that that body had passed S. 2258 and H.R. 4197 without amendment.
2:09:56 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:00 p.m. today.
4:00:21 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
4:00:28 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:00:37 P.M.	H.R. 4771	Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4771 — “To amend the Controlled Substances Act to more effectively regulate anabolic steroids.”
4:00:55 P.M.	H.R. 4771	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:00:58 P.M.	H.R. 4771	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4771.
4:07:12 P.M.	H.R. 4771	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:07:14 P.M.	H.R. 4771	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:07:17 P.M.	S. 2154	Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2154 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program.”
4:07:32 P.M.	S. 2154	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:07:35 P.M.	S. 2154	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2154.
4:12:41 P.M.	S. 2154	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.
4:13:16 P.M.	H.R. 83	Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 83 — “To require the Secretary of the Interior to assemble a team of technical, policy, and financial experts to address the energy needs of the insular areas of the United States and the Freely Associated States through the development of action plans aimed at reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and increasing use of indigenous clean-energy resources, and for other purposes.”
4:13:30 P.M.	H.R. 83	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:13:32 P.M.	H.R. 83	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 83.
4:25:28 P.M.	H.R. 83	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:25:31 P.M.	H.R. 83	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:25:34 P.M.	H.R. 83	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
4:32:00 P.M.	H.R. 3044	Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3044 — “To approve the transfer of Yellow Creek Port properties in Iuka, Mississippi.”
4:32:12 P.M.	H.R. 3044	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:32:15 P.M.	H.R. 3044	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3044.
4:37:39 P.M.	H.R. 3044	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:37:42 P.M.	H.R. 3044	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:38:09 P.M.	S. 1086	Mr. Kline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 1086 — “To reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, and for other purposes.”
4:38:25 P.M.	S. 1086	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:38:28 P.M.	S. 1086	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1086.
5:00:37 P.M.	S. 1086	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:00:40 P.M.	S. 1086	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:01:23 P.M.	H.R. 5108	Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5108 — “To establish the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and for other purposes.”
5:01:43 P.M.	H.R. 5108	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:01:45 P.M.	H.R. 5108	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5108.
5:09:25 P.M.	H.R. 5108	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.
5:10:36 P.M.	H.R. 3006	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3006 — “To authorize a land exchange involving the acquisition of private land adjacent to the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona for inclusion in the refuge in exchange for certain Bureau of Land Management lands in Riverside County, California, and for other purposes.”
5:10:42 P.M.	H.R. 3006	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:10:45 P.M.	H.R. 3006	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3006.
5:16:56 P.M.	H.R. 3006	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:16:58 P.M.	H.R. 3006	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:17:03 P.M.	S. 476	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 476 — “To amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission.”
5:17:20 P.M.	S. 476	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:23 P.M.	S. 476	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 476.
5:22:40 P.M.	S. 476	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.
5:23:05 P.M.	S. 1603	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1603 — “To reaffirm that certain land has been taken into trust for the benefit of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatami Indians, and for other purposes.”
5:23:19 P.M.	S. 1603	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:23:21 P.M.	S. 1603	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1603.
5:27:33 P.M.	S. 1603	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.
5:27:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:22 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
6:30:34 P.M.	H.R. 5108	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5108 — “To establish the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and for other purposes.”
6:58:03 P.M.	H.R. 5108	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 327 – 22 (Roll no. 497).
6:58:03 P.M.	H.R. 5108	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:17 P.M.		The House received a communication from Ed Cassidy, Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Cassidy notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, for documents in a criminal case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
7:00:25 P.M.	H.R. 5205	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5205 — “To authorize certain land conveyances involving public lands in northern Nevada to promote economic development and conservation, and for other purposes.”
7:00:58 P.M.	H.R. 5205	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:01:00 P.M.	H.R. 5205	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5205.

12:00:17 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:24 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas E. Petri to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:53 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:10:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:30 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
2:00:47 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:29 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Pitts to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:46 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:09:42 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 September 11, 2014, at 4:44 p.m., stating that that body had passed S. 2258 and H.R. 4197 without amendment.
2:09:56 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:00 p.m. today.
4:00:21 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
4:00:28 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:00:37 P.M.	H.R. 4771	Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4771 — “To amend the Controlled Substances Act to more effectively regulate anabolic steroids.”
4:00:55 P.M.	H.R. 4771	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:00:58 P.M.	H.R. 4771	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4771.
4:07:12 P.M.	H.R. 4771	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:07:14 P.M.	H.R. 4771	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:07:17 P.M.	S. 2154	Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2154 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program.”
4:07:32 P.M.	S. 2154	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:07:35 P.M.	S. 2154	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2154.
4:12:41 P.M.	S. 2154	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.
4:13:16 P.M.	H.R. 83	Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 83 — “To require the Secretary of the Interior to assemble a team of technical, policy, and financial experts to address the energy needs of the insular areas of the United States and the Freely Associated States through the development of action plans aimed at reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and increasing use of indigenous clean-energy resources, and for other purposes.”
4:13:30 P.M.	H.R. 83	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:13:32 P.M.	H.R. 83	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 83.
4:25:28 P.M.	H.R. 83	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:25:31 P.M.	H.R. 83	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:25:34 P.M.	H.R. 83	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
4:32:00 P.M.	H.R. 3044	Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3044 — “To approve the transfer of Yellow Creek Port properties in Iuka, Mississippi.”
4:32:12 P.M.	H.R. 3044	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:32:15 P.M.	H.R. 3044	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3044.
4:37:39 P.M.	H.R. 3044	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:37:42 P.M.	H.R. 3044	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:38:09 P.M.	S. 1086	Mr. Kline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 1086 — “To reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, and for other purposes.”
4:38:25 P.M.	S. 1086	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:38:28 P.M.	S. 1086	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1086.
5:00:37 P.M.	S. 1086	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:00:40 P.M.	S. 1086	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:01:23 P.M.	H.R. 5108	Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5108 — “To establish the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and for other purposes.”
5:01:43 P.M.	H.R. 5108	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:01:45 P.M.	H.R. 5108	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5108.
5:09:25 P.M.	H.R. 5108	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.
5:10:36 P.M.	H.R. 3006	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3006 — “To authorize a land exchange involving the acquisition of private land adjacent to the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona for inclusion in the refuge in exchange for certain Bureau of Land Management lands in Riverside County, California, and for other purposes.”
5:10:42 P.M.	H.R. 3006	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:10:45 P.M.	H.R. 3006	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3006.
5:16:56 P.M.	H.R. 3006	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:16:58 P.M.	H.R. 3006	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:17:03 P.M.	S. 476	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 476 — “To amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission.”
5:17:20 P.M.	S. 476	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:23 P.M.	S. 476	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 476.
5:22:40 P.M.	S. 476	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.
5:23:05 P.M.	S. 1603	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1603 — “To reaffirm that certain land has been taken into trust for the benefit of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatami Indians, and for other purposes.”
5:23:19 P.M.	S. 1603	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:23:21 P.M.	S. 1603	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1603.
5:27:33 P.M.	S. 1603	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.
5:27:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:22 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
6:30:34 P.M.	H.R. 5108	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5108 — “To establish the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and for other purposes.”
6:58:03 P.M.	H.R. 5108	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 327 – 22 (Roll no. 497).
6:58:03 P.M.	H.R. 5108	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:17 P.M.		The House received a communication from Ed Cassidy, Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Cassidy notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, for documents in a criminal case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
7:00:25 P.M.	H.R. 5205	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5205 — “To authorize certain land conveyances involving public lands in northern Nevada to promote economic development and conservation, and for other purposes.”
7:00:58 P.M.	H.R. 5205	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:01:00 P.M.	H.R. 5205	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5205.
7:12:31 P.M.	H.R. 5205	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:12:33 P.M.	H.R. 5205	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:13:01 P.M.	H.R. 2569	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2569 — “To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Missisquoi River and the Trout River in the State of Vermont, as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.”
7:13:02 P.M.	H.R. 2569	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:13:03 P.M.	H.R. 2569	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2569.
7:23:13 P.M.	H.R. 2569	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:23:15 P.M.	H.R. 2569	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:23:30 P.M.	H.R. 3222	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3222 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associated with the 1657 signing of the Flushing Remonstrance in Queens, New York, and for other purposes.”
7:23:42 P.M.	H.R. 3222	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:23:46 P.M.	H.R. 3222	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3222.
7:29:46 P.M.	H.R. 3222	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:29:47 P.M.	H.R. 3222	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:30:16 P.M.	H.R. 4119	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4119 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes.”
7:30:32 P.M.	H.R. 4119	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:30:36 P.M.	H.R. 4119	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4119.
7:38:03 P.M.	H.R. 4119	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:38:05 P.M.	H.R. 4119	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:39:07 P.M.	H.R. 5405	Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5405 — “To make technical corrections to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, to enhance the ability of small and emerging growth companies to access capital through public and private markets, to reduce regulatory burdens, and for other purposes.”
7:39:19 P.M.	H.R. 5405	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:39:23 P.M.	H.R. 5405	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5405.
8:10:04 P.M.	H.R. 5405	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.
8:11:04 P.M.	H.R. 3374	Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3374 — “To provide for the use of savings promotion raffle products by financial institutions to encourage savings, and for other purposes.”
8:11:20 P.M.	H.R. 3374	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:11:22 P.M.	H.R. 3374	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3374.
8:19:22 P.M.	H.R. 3374	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:19:25 P.M.	H.R. 3374	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:20:11 P.M.	H.R. 2866	Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2866 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of Boys Town, and for other purposes.”
8:20:12 P.M.	H.R. 2866	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:20:14 P.M.	H.R. 2866	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2866.
8:33:31 P.M.	H.R. 2866	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:33:33 P.M.	H.R. 2866	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:34:06 P.M.	H.R. 5461	Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5461 — “To clarify the application of certain leverage and risk-based requirements under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction, and for other purposes.”
8:34:26 P.M.	H.R. 5461	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:34:30 P.M.	H.R. 5461	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5461.
9:05:47 P.M.		Mr. Cole filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 722.
9:06:23 P.M.	H.R. 5461	DEBATE – The House continued with debate on H.R. 5461.
9:15:33 P.M.	H.R. 5461	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.
9:17:04 P.M.	H.R. 2996	Mr. Bucshon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2996 — “To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Network for Manufacturing Innovation and for other purposes.”
9:17:22 P.M.	H.R. 2996	Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:17:25 P.M.	H.R. 2996	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2996.
9:54:20 P.M.	H.R. 2996	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
9:54:22 P.M.	H.R. 2996	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:54:55 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
9:56:00 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
10:00:41 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:00:51 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:52 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 16, 2014.

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Murder and Police Cover-Up?

09/14/2014 Nativegrl77

Did police cover up Alfred Wright’s murder?

Demand Texas officials and the Department of Justice uncover the truth and bring justice for Alfred’s family.

an Update entry 3/13/2014

Mounting evidence suggests a police cover-up in the possible murder of Alfred Wright. Recently, a private investigator hired by Alfred’s family condemned the Sabine County Sheriff’s Department for not following basic police procedure, calling its investigation, “one of the worst in Texas history.”¹

Nearly 40,000 ColorOfChange members have already called on Texas authorities and the United States Department of Justice to conduct a full and proper investigation. Unless enough of us urge federal and state officials to make Alfred’s case a high priority — and dedicate the resources necessary to uncover the truth — Alfred’s death, like so many others involving Black victims, may go unsolved.

Please join us in calling on the Department of Justice, Governor Rick Perry, and Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott to conduct a thorough investigation into Alfred’s death and the Sabine County Sheriff’s Department’s mishandling of the case. It only takes a moment.

Thanks,

Matt Nelson Director of Organizing, ColorOfChange.org

References

1. “Family Searching for Answers After Man’s Mysterious Death,” ABC News, 02-05-14 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3356?t=3&akid=3331.1174326.KMvxC0

A Sabine County, TX community suspects foul play and a police cover-up after the tragic disappearance and death of Alfred Wright — a 28-year-old Black husband and father of three.¹

In November, Alfred went missing in a section of Texas notorious for racial violence and hostility directed at Black residents.² Days after Alfred’s mutilated body was located by a family-organized search party — in an area police claimed was searched repeatedly by trained dogs³ — the county medical examiner released an autopsy claiming his death was “accidental” and caused by “combined drug intoxication.”⁴ But a separate, family-ordered independent autopsy found evidence of severe head and neck trauma and determined there was a “high likelihood of homicidal violence.”⁵

Growing doubt with the official story and the two conflicting autopsies have forced the Department of Justice and Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott to launch independent investigations into Alfred’s disappearance and death. But this is not enough. Your voice can help ensure that the DOJ, Texas Governor and AG feel the pressure of a national spotlight, are compelled to make the investigation a high priority, and dedicate the resources necessary to find the truth and hold local law enforcement accountable.

Please join us in demanding that the Department of Justice, Governor Rick Perry and Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott conduct a thorough investigation into both Alfred’s death and the Sabine County Sheriff’s Department’s mishandling of the initial investigation. It only takes a moment.

Violent and unsolved murders when the victim is Black are an old story in this part of Texas and Alfred’s family has good reason to suspect racially-motivated foul play. In 1998, just 45 minutes away from where Alfred’s body was discovered, James Byrd was beaten to death by three white supremacists, chained to the back of a pickup truck and dragged by his ankles for three miles.⁶ The three men responsible for James Byrd’s lynching and murder were convicted only after strong and sustained public pressure forced the government to prosecute and enact historic hate crimes legislation.⁷

Call on state and federal officials to conduct a thorough investigation into Alfred’s death and the Sabine County Sheriff’s Department’s mishandling of the initial investigation.

Law enforcement officers across the country often use deeply ingrained stereotypes to demonize Black men and boys as drug addicts and “thugs” in order to justify the violence perpetrated against them.^8,9 These dangerous notions lead to a culture of impunity where Black folks like Alfred are seen as undeserving of police resources, including a thorough investigation.¹⁰

Due to the Sabine County police department’s egregious history of racially-motivated attacks against Black residents, few in that community trust that the Sheriff’s Department can conduct a proper investigation when the victim is Black.¹¹ In 1987, a Black man named Loyal Garner was arrested in Sabine County, charged with drunk driving and taken to the county jail where he was severely bludgeoned, hospitalized and eventually died from the brutal assault. The three white police officers responsible for Loyal Garner’s death were quickly acquitted of civil rights charges.¹²

Our elected officials and leaders in government have a duty to hold law enforcement to a high standard of conduct and ensure that the murders of Black people do not go unsolved.

Please join us in demanding a thorough investigation into Alfred’s death and the Sabine County Sheriff’s Department’s mishandling of the investigation. And when you do, please ask your friends and family to do the same.

Thanks and Peace,

–Matt, Rashad, Arisha, Aimée, Jamar, and the rest of the ColorOfChange team February 28th, 2014

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References

1. “Alfred Wright’s Death Shrouded In Mystery,” Huffington Post, 02-07-14 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3277?t=10&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

2. “A Missing Man and Familiar Old Wounds in Jasper,” Texas Observer, 11-21-13 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3278?t=12&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

3. “Death of East Texas Man Shrouded in Mystery,” ABC News, 02-08-14 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3279?t=14&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

4. “County-paid autopsy report lists ‘drug intoxication’ as cause of Alfred Wright’s death,” KLTV, 01-08-14 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3239?t=16&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

5. “Another Tragic Murder of a Black Man Near Jasper, Texas #Justice4AlfredWright,” BK Nation, 10-09-14 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3304?t=18&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

6. “Cover-up? A mysterious death in Texas,” CNN, 02-16-14 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3303?t=20&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

7. “Today marks the 15th anniversary of the murder of James Byrd Jr.,” Dallas Voice, 06-07-13 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3344?t=22&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

8. “No Country for ‘Black Teens’,” Huffington Post, 04-05-13 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3284?t=24&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

9. “Black Man Vs. Criminal,” New York Times, 03-13-12 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3285?t=26&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

10. “Why black people don’t trust the police,” CNN, 03-23-12 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3286?t=28&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

11. “A Missing Man and Familiar Old Wounds in Jasper,” Texas Observer, 11-21-13 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3278?t=30&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

12. “Race and Justice: A Killing in East Texas – A Special Report; Death as a Ripple in Deep Racial Current,” New York Times, 05-11-90 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3345?t=33&akid=3316.1174326.45AtPJ

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The most important petition we’ve ever done — on fire!

09/14/2014 Nativegrl77

In days, when the UN holds an emergency summit on climate change, we need to deliver the largest petition ever for a world powered by 100% clean energy. The petition number will be read out to every world leader at the summit! Click now to sign the petition!