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the Senate CONGRESS June 8 – 10th the House

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The Senate stands adjourned until 4:00pm on Monday, June 13, 2016.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.2943, the National Defense Authorization Act. There will be no roll call votes on Monday.

By consent, all post-cloture time on S.2943 will expire at 11:00am, Tuesday, June 14. Senators should expect a series of roll call votes beginning Tuesday at 11:00am. Barring any further agreement, the Senate would dispose of any pending germane amendments, passage of the bill as amended, and cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2578, Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations. If cloture is invoked on the motion to proceed to H.R.2578, it will be considered to have been invoked at 10:00pm, Monday, June 13.

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Roll Call Votes June 10, 2016

Motion to invoke cloture on S.2943, NDAA; invoked: 68-23.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.488, recognizing the historical significance and the 50^th anniversary of the “James H. Meredith March Against Fear,” a 220-mile walk down Highway 51 from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson, Mississippi.

Passed H.R.2212 – to take certain Federal lands located in Lassen County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Susanville Indian Rancheria.

Passed H.R.812 – Indian Trust Asset Reform Act.

Passed H.R.2137 – Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act.

Passed H.R.1762 – to name the Department of Veterans Affairs community based outpatient clinic in The Dalles, Oregon, as the “Loren R. Kaufman VA Clinic”.

Adopted S.Res.489, honoring the life and achievements of Muhammad Ali.

Adopted S.Res.490, Expressing the sense of the Senate that ambush marketing adversely affects the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams.

Adopted S.Res.491, designating June 12,2016, as national day of racial amity and reconciliation.

Adopted S.Res.492, designating the week of June 6 through June 12, 2016, as “Hemp History Week”.

No Executive Business

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Roll Call Vote, June 9, 2016

Reed SA #4549 (non-defense increase) to McCain amendment #4229; not invoked: 43-55. McCain SA #4229 (OCO defense increase); not invoked: 56-42. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.487 – 100th anniversary of the ROTC program of the Army. No Executive Business

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Roll Call Votes June 8, 2016

Motion to invoke cloture on the compound motion to go to conference re: H.R.2577, THUD,MilCon, VA, Zika; Invoked: 93-2. Nelson motion to instruct re: Zika/Ebola; Not agreed to: 46-49. Sullivan motion to instruct re: Bridges; Not agreed to: 56-38. No Legislative Business No Executive Business

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 10, 2016

9:00:04 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:05 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:38 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:41 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:45 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. DelBene to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:03 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.
9:16:03 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 89	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 767. H. Con. Res. 89 — “Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.”
9:16:08 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 89	Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4775, H. Con. Res. 89, and H. Con. Res. 112.
9:16:47 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 89	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 89.
10:17:47 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 89	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:18:07 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 89	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Black demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until later in the legislative day.
10:18:34 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 112	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 767. H. Con. Res. 112 — “Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President’s proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil.”
10:18:39 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 112	Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4775, H. Con. Res. 89, and H. Con. Res. 112.
10:19:26 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 112	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 112.
11:12:13 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 112	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:12:36 A.M.	H. Con. Res. 112	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 112, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Boustany demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until later in the legislative day.
11:14:25 A.M.	H.R. 5325	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5325 — “Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
11:14:36 A.M.	H.R. 5325	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:14:51 A.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 8 printed in House Report 114-611 to prohibit any funds for delivering printed copies of the United States House of Representatives Telephone Directory to the office of any Member of the House of Representatives
11:15:09 A.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 8.
11:18:14 A.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:18:21 A.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 9 printed in House Report 114-611 to prohibit any funds for delivering printed copies of the President’s Budget to the office of any Member of the House of Representatives.
11:18:37 A.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 9.
11:22:06 A.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:22:16 A.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, numbered 10 printed in House Report 114-611 to expand the list of parties with whom the federal government is prohibited from contracting due to serious misconduct on the part of the contractors.
11:22:33 A.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment No. 10.
11:24:19 A.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:24:30 A.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mr. Takano, numbered 11 printed in House Report 114-611 to appropriate $2.5 million to re-institute the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA), offset from funds from the Architect of the Capitol’s Capital Construction and Operations Account.
11:24:32 A.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Takano amendment No. 11.
11:33:43 A.M.	H.R. 5325	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Takano amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced
11:34:09 A.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mr. Russell, numbered 12 printed in House Report 114-611 to prohibit use of funds under this Act to be used to deliver a printed copy of the Federal Register to a Member of the House of Representatives
11:34:30 A.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Russell amendment No. 12.
11:37:39 A.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Russell amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:37:59 A.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mr. Pearce, numbered 13 printed in House Report 114-611 to reduce the Office of Congressional Ethics budget to FY16 levels and transfers remaining funds to the deficit reduction account.
11:38:44 A.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 13.
11:48:22 A.M.	H.R. 5325	POSTPONED PROCCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 13, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:09:48 P.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 157 – 241 (Roll no. 289).
12:13:05 P.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 165 – 237 (Roll no. 290).
12:16:48 P.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Takano amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 223 (Roll no. 291).
12:21:31 P.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Pearce amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 137 – 270 (Roll no. 292).
12:21:56 P.M.	H.R. 5325	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5325.
12:22:09 P.M.	H.R. 5325	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:23:25 P.M.	H.R. 5325	Mr. Castro (TX) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations.
12:23:36 P.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castro(TX) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to decrease the Capitol Construction and Operations account by $200,000 and increase the Library of Congress Salaries and Expenses by a similar amount.
12:31:32 P.M.	H.R. 5325	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:38:10 P.M.	H.R. 5325	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 237 (Roll no. 293).
12:45:06 P.M.	H.R. 5325	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 175 (Roll no. 294).
12:45:07 P.M.	H.R. 5325	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:45:08 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to H. Con. Res. 89 and H. Con. Res. 112 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
12:45:18 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 89	Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 89 — “Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.”
12:51:46 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 89	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 – 163, 2 Present (Roll no. 295).
12:51:47 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 89	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:51:59 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 112	Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 112 — “Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President’s proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil.”
12:58:39 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 112	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 253 – 144, 2 Present (Roll no. 296).
12:58:41 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 112	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:59:09 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. McCarthy on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
1:16:49 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, June 10, 2016, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2016, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
1:17:42 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:31:36 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 09, 2016

10:00:45 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:59 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.
11:30:57 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 June 9.
12:00:16 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Kent Clark, Grace Gospel Fellowship, Pontiac, Michigan.
12:03:12 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
12:03:35 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Walberg to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:41 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches with by direction of the chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:30:07 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 9, 2016 at 9:09 a.m.: that the Senate disagreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2577; Senate agreed to House request for Conference.
12:30:53 P.M.	H. Res. 770	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 770 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5278) to establish an Oversight Board to assist the Government of Puerto Rico, including instrumentalities, in managing its public finances, and for other purposes.”
12:33:40 P.M.	H. Res. 770	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 770.
1:13:14 P.M.	H. Res. 770	The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:14:19 P.M.	H. Res. 770	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At conclusion of debate on H. Res. 770, the Chair put the question on passage of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Byrne demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage until later in the legislative day.
1:15:15 P.M.	H. Res. 771	The Chair recognized Mr. Woodall for the purpose of calling up a resolution.
1:15:16 P.M.	H. Res. 771	POINT OF ORDER – Prior to consideration of the measure, Mr. Castro (TX) raised a point of order against consideration of H. Res. 771 and the Chair recognized Mr. Castro and Mr. Woodall for up to 10 minutes each on the point of order. After debate, the Chair will put the question of consideration on the resolution as the statutory means of disposing of the point of order in the following form: “Will the House now consider the resolution?”.
1:29:14 P.M.	H. Res. 771	On question of consideration of the resolution
1:50:47 P.M.	H. Res. 771	On motion to consider the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 170 (Roll no. 283).
1:51:33 P.M.	H. Res. 771	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 771 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
1:52:09 P.M.	H. Res. 771	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 771.
2:53:03 P.M.	H. Res. 771	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 771, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
2:53:40 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on agreeing to H. Res. 770, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:54:21 P.M.	H. Res. 770	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 770 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5278) to establish an Oversight Board to assist the Government of Puerto Rico, including instrumentalities, in managing its public finances, and for other purposes.”
3:15:44 P.M.	H. Res. 770	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 – 178 (Roll no. 284).
3:15:46 P.M.	H. Res. 770	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:16:26 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a Certificate of Election received from Ms. Patricia Wolfe, Elections Administrator, State of Ohio, indicating that, according to the preliminary results of the Special Election held June 7, 2016, the Honorable Warren Davidson was elected Representative to Congress for the Eighth Congressional District, State of Ohio.
3:17:28 P.M.		OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Warren Davidson, Eighth District, State of Ohio, presented himself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office, which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
3:27:43 P.M.		Under Clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the Oath of Office to the Gentleman from Ohio, the whole number of the House is 435.
3:28:02 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 771, on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:28:11 P.M.	H. Res. 771	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 771 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
3:33:50 P.M.	H. Res. 771	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 – 181 (Roll no. 285).
3:40:47 P.M.	H. Res. 771	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 – 182 (Roll no. 286).
3:40:50 P.M.	H. Res. 771	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:42:23 P.M.	H.R. 5278	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 770. H.R. 5278 — “To establish an Oversight Board to assist the Government of Puerto Rico, including instrumentalities, in managing its public finances, and for other purposes.”
3:42:28 P.M.	H.R. 5278	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5278 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. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature oa substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-57 and provides that it shall be considered read. The resolution makes in order only those further amendments printed in the report. Each amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member desingated in the report, shall be considered as read, be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or Committee of the Whole. Section 2 provides that upon passage of H.R. 5278, the House shall be considered to have: (1) stricken all after the enacting clause of S. 2328 and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 5278, as passed by the House; and (2) passed the Senate bill as so amended.
3:42:37 P.M.	H.R. 5278	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 770 and Rule XVIII.
3:42:38 P.M.	H.R. 5278	The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:43:10 P.M.	H.R. 5278	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5278.
5:05:36 P.M.	H.R. 5278	An amendment, offered by Mr. Bishop (UT), numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-610 to make technical and cross reference corrections in the bill.
5:06:15 P.M.	H.R. 5278	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop(UT) amendment No. 1.
5:07:43 P.M.	H.R. 5278	On agreeing to the Bishop (UT) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:08:00 P.M.	H.R. 5278	An amendment, offered by Mr. Graves (MO), numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-610 to give priority to protecting federal taxpayer assets in Puerto Rico, such as mass transportation assets.
5:08:21 P.M.	H.R. 5278	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves(MO) amendment No. 2.
5:11:14 P.M.	H.R. 5278	On agreeing to the Graves (MO) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
5:11:39 P.M.	H.R. 5278	An amendment, offered by Mr. Jolly, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-610 to require the Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico to report back to Congress on recommended changes to Federal law and programs that would reduce child poverty.
5:11:41 P.M.	H.R. 5278	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jolly amendment No. 3.
5:18:01 P.M.	H.R. 5278	On agreeing to the Jolly amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:18:09 P.M.	H.R. 5278	An amendment, offered by Mr. Byrne, numbered 4 printed in House Report 114-610 to set a deadline of 18 months for the report required in Section 410
5:18:25 P.M.	H.R. 5278	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Byrne amendment No. 4.
5:20:02 P.M.	H.R. 5278	On agreeing to the Byrne amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:20:08 P.M.	H.R. 5278	An amendment, offered by Mr. Byrne, numbered 5 printed in House Report 114-610 to require GAO to submit an biannual report to Congress on the debt and revenue levels of each territory, the drivers of each territory’s debt, the effect of federal policy on each territory’s debt, and the ability of each territory to repay its debt.
5:21:05 P.M.	H.R. 5278	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Byrne amendment No. 5.
5:27:46 P.M.	H.R. 5278	On agreeing to the Byrne amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:28:11 P.M.	H.R. 5278	An amendment, offered by Mr. Duffy, numbered 7 printed in House Report 114-610 to temporarily eliminate in Puerto Rico a statutory cap that limits the total number of census tracts within a Metropolitan Statistical Area that can be designated as qualified census tracts under the Small Business Administration’s HUBZone program. The amendment requires the SBA to implement a risk-based approach to requesting and verifying information from firms applying to be designated or re-certified as a qualified HUBZone small business.
5:28:13 P.M.	H.R. 5278	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Duffy amendment No. 6.
5:35:11 P.M.	H.R. 5278	On agreeing to the Duffy amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:35:43 P.M.	H.R. 5278	An amendment, offered by Mr. Serrano, numbered 7 printed in House Report 114-610 to preserve the ability of the Puerto Rico Commission for the Comprehensive Audit of the Public Debt to continue its work in analyzing the legality of certain debts issued by the Commonwealth, and allow the government of Puerto Rico or the Oversight Board to act upon any determination by the Commission.
5:35:45 P.M.	H.R. 5278	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Serrano amendment No. 7.
5:39:47 P.M.	H.R. 5278	On agreeing to the Serrano amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:40:01 P.M.	H.R. 5278	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Torres, numbered 8 printed in House Report 114-610 to strike Section 403.
5:40:18 P.M.	H.R. 5278	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres amendment No. 8.
6:11:58 P.M.	H.R. 5278	On agreeing to the Torres amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 196 – 225 (Roll no. 287).
6:12:31 P.M.	H.R. 5278	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5278.
6:13:05 P.M.	H.R. 5278	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:13:17 P.M.	H.R. 5278	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.
6:21:36 P.M.	H.R. 5278	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 297 – 127 (Roll no. 288).
6:21:38 P.M.	H.R. 5278	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:21:39 P.M.	H.R. 5278	The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 5278.
6:21:41 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal which had been postponed from earlier in the legislative day.
6:21:47 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
6:23:17 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 135	Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
6:23:17 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 135	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 135 — “Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 2328.”
6:24:33 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 135	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
6:24:34 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 135	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:25:43 P.M.		The House received a communication from Mr. Will Plaster, Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Plaster notified the House that he had been served with a grand jury subpoena for documents issued by the United States Distric Court for the Middle District of Florida and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
6:27:16 P.M.	H.R. 5325	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 771. H.R. 5325 — “Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
6:27:21 P.M.	H.R. 5325	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5325 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. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution makes in order only those further amendments printed in the report. Each amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member desingated in the report, shall be considered as read, be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or Committee of the Whole. Secion 2 provides that during consideration of H.R. 5325, section 3304 of Senate Concurrent Resolution 11 shall not apply.
6:27:47 P.M.	H.R. 5325	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 771 and Rule XVIII.
6:27:48 P.M.	H.R. 5325	The Speaker designated the Honorable Garret Graves to act as Chairman of the Committee.
6:28:00 P.M.	H.R. 5325	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5325.
7:24:41 P.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, No. 2 printed in House Report 114-611 to reprogram funds to create an Office of Good Jobs for the House of Representatives.
7:24:51 P.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 2.
7:32:51 P.M.	H.R. 5325	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 2 the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:33:50 P.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer, No. 3 printed in House Report 114-611 to require the Architect of the Capitol to conduct a feasibility study regarding the installation and operation of Capital Bikeshare stations on Capitol Grounds.
7:33:53 P.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 3.
7:39:44 P.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:40:41 P.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mr. Welch, No. 4 printed in House Report 114-611 to transfer $500,000 from the Capital Construction and Operations account to the Capitol Building and House Office Buildings accounts, appropriating $250,000 to each bringing Capitol and House office buildings into compliance with General Services Administration requirements for federal buildings regarding lactation stations for breastfeeding mothers.
7:40:45 P.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Welch amendment No. 4.
7:44:15 P.M.	H.R. 5325	On agreeing to the Welch amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:45:18 P.M.	H.R. 5325	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, numbered 6 printed in House Report 114-611 to provide for a one percent across the board cut to the bill’s spending levels. Accounts for the Capitol Police, Architect of the Capitol-Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds and Security, and Office of the Sergeant At Arms shall not be reduced.
7:45:20 P.M.	H.R. 5325	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 771, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn amendment No. 6.
7:54:49 P.M.	H.R. 5325	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment No. 6 the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:56:13 P.M.	H.R. 5325	Mr. Graves (GA) moved that the committee rise.
7:56:32 P.M.	H.R. 5325	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:56:41 P.M.	H.R. 5325	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5325 as unfinished business.
7:58:01 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:27:26 P.M.		Mrs. Watson Coleman moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:27:45 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:27:46 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 10, 2016.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of June 08, 2016

10:00:19 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:27 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Bost to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:50 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Brian Britton, The Dwelling Place Churches, Williamsburg, Virginia.
10:02:07 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wittman demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wittman objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
10:02:43 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Hurt of VA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:04:34 A.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 8, 2016 at 9:27 a.m.: that the Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 119, without amendment and passed S. 2487.
10:04:35 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2487.
10:06:06 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:50:30 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 8.
10:50:31 A.M.		JOINT MEETING – The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India.
12:13:08 P.M.		JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED – The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House remains in recess subject to the Call of the Chair.
12:13:10 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12:46:58 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 8.
12:46:59 P.M.		PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS IN RECORD – Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Congressional Record of today. Agreed to without objection.
12:47:05 P.M.	H. Res. 767	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 767 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4775) to facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 89) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; and providing for the consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 112) expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President’s proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil.”
12:51:31 P.M.	H. Res. 767	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 767.
1:57:37 P.M.	H. Res. 767	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 – 163 (Roll no. 273).
2:03:55 P.M.	H. Res. 767	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 163 (Roll no. 274).
2:03:57 P.M.	H. Res. 767	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:03:58 P.M.	H.R. 3826	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3826 — “To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to modify provisions relating to certain land exchanges in the Mt. Hood Wilderness in the State of Oregon.”
2:11:55 P.M.	H.R. 3826	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 2 (Roll no. 275).
2:11:56 P.M.	H.R. 3826	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:12:14 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
2:14:55 P.M.	H.R. 4775	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 767. H.R. 4775 — “To facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone standards, and for other purposes.”
2:15:00 P.M.	H.R. 4775	Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4775, H. Con. Res. 89, and H. Con. Res. 112.
2:15:43 P.M.	H.R. 4775	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 767 and Rule XVIII.
2:15:45 P.M.	H.R. 4775	The Speaker designated the Honorable Jody B. Hice to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:15:55 P.M.	H.R. 4775	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4775.
3:19:36 P.M.	H.R. 4775	An amendment, offered by Mr. Whitfield, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-607 to provide that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the requirements of this Act and the amendments made by this Act. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized.
3:19:40 P.M.	H.R. 4775	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 767, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Whitfield amendment No. 1.
3:29:30 P.M.	H.R. 4775	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Whitfield amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:29:54 P.M.	H.R. 4775	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rush, numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-607 to provide federal, state, local, or tribal permitting agencies the ability to opt-out of section 3(d) if they determine that issuing a preconstruction permit under an outdated and less protective air quality standard will increase air pollution, slow permitting, increase regulatory uncertainty, foster litigation, shift the burden of pollution control from new sources to existing sources, or increase the overall cost of achieving the new or revised national ambient air quality standard in the applicable area.
3:29:57 P.M.	H.R. 4775	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 767, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush amendment No. 2.
3:38:11 P.M.	H.R. 4775	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:38:45 P.M.	H.R. 4775	An amendment, offered by Mr. Pallone, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-607 to strike the consideration of technological feasibility when determining national ambient air quality standards to preserve health based standards.
3:38:47 P.M.	H.R. 4775	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 767, the Commitee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pallone amendment No. 3.
3:45:21 P.M.	H.R. 4775	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pallone amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:45:44 P.M.	H.R. 4775	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 4 printed in House Report 114-607 to ensure that the study on Ozone formation contained in the bill analyzes the relative contribution from wildfires.
3:45:46 P.M.	H.R. 4775	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 767, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 4.
3:53:13 P.M.	H.R. 4775	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:53:36 P.M.	H.R. 4775	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 5 printed in House Report 114-607 to amend the Clean Air Act to repeal the prohibitions against aggregating emissions from any oil or gas exploration or production well and emissions. Additionally, it requires the EPA to issue a rule adding hydrogen sulfide to the list of hazardous air pollutants.
3:53:38 P.M.	H.R. 4775	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 767, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 5.
4:01:18 P.M.	H.R. 4775	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment No. 5, 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 adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:01:47 P.M.	H.R. 4775	An amendment, offered by Ms. Norton, numbered 6 printed in House Report 114-607 to provide that the provisions of the bill would not apply if the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Administration, in consultation with the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, finds that the application of any section could harm human health or the environment.
4:01:49 P.M.	H.R. 4775	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 767, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on Norton amendment No. 6.
4:11:02 P.M.	H.R. 4775	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Norton amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Norton demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:33:22 P.M.	H.R. 4775	On agreeing to the Whitfield amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 – 170 (Roll no. 276).
4:37:08 P.M.	H.R. 4775	On agreeing to the Rush amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 171 – 235 (Roll no. 277).
4:40:50 P.M.	H.R. 4775	On agreeing to the Pallone amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 169 – 242 (Roll no. 278).
4:44:59 P.M.	H.R. 4775	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 – 251 (Roll no. 279).
4:48:37 P.M.	H.R. 4775	On agreeing to the Norton amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 171 – 239 (Roll no. 280).
4:48:54 P.M.	H.R. 4775	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4775.
4:49:34 P.M.	H.R. 4775	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:49:48 P.M.	H.R. 4775	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.
4:51:34 P.M.	H.R. 4775	Mr. Rush moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
4:52:09 P.M.	H.R. 4775	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush motion to recommit with instructions, pending a reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion require the bill be reported back to the House with an amendment to repeal the delay of the EPA’s ozone rule if the Administrator finds that implementing the delay would increase the risk of various health issues. Subsequently, the reservation of the point of order was withdrawn.
5:01:35 P.M.	H.R. 4775	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:08:41 P.M.	H.R. 4775	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 239 (Roll no. 281).
5:15:22 P.M.	H.R. 4775	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 177 (Roll no. 282).
5:15:24 P.M.	H.R. 4775	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:15:49 P.M.		Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent That when a veto message on House Joint Resolution 88 is laid before the House on the legislative day of June 8, 2016, after the message is read and the objections of the President are spread at large upon the Journal, further consideration of the veto message and the joint resolution shall be postponed until the legislative day of Wednesday, June 22, 2016; and that on that legislative day, the House shall proceed to the constitutional question of reconsideration and dispose of such question without intervening motion. Agreed to without objection.
5:15:52 P.M.	H.J. Res. 88	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON VETO MESSAGE – Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent that when a veto message on House Joint Resolution 88 is laid before the House on the legislative day of June 8, 2016, after the message is read and the objections of the President are spread at large upon the Journal, further consideration of the veto message and the joint resolution shall be postponed until the legislative day of Wednesday, June 22, 2016; and that on that legislative day, the House shall proceed to the constitutional question of reconsideration and dispose of such question without intervening motion. Agreed to without objection.
5:16:01 P.M.	H.J. Res. 88	The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
5:16:21 P.M.	H.J. Res. 88	POSTPONED CONSIDERATION OF VETO MESSAGE – Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Chair announced that further consideration of the veto message on H.J. Res. 88 shall be postponed until the legislative day of Wednesday, June 22, 2016; and that on that legislative day, the House shall proceed to the constitutional question of reconsideration and dispose of such question without intervening motion.
5:18:07 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:18:16 P.M.	S. 2276	Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 2276 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide enhanced safety in pipeline transportation, and for other purposes.”
5:18:40 P.M.	S. 2276	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:18:44 P.M.	S. 2276	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2276.
5:56:44 P.M.	S. 2276	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:56:48 P.M.	S. 2276	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:56:52 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:58:43 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:46:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:03:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 8.
10:03:01 P.M.		Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 770.
10:03:02 P.M.		Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 771.
10:04:00 P.M.		Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:04:09 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:04:10 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 9, 2016.

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The First Official Climate Refugees in the U.S. Race Against Time

06/10/2016 Nativegrl77

National Geographic

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The First Official Climate Refugees in the U.S. Race Against Time

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Mindless Underfunding Of Schools Continues, Doing Harm To Kids

06/10/2016 Nativegrl77

Jeff Bryant

Mindless Underfunding Of Schools Continues, Doing Harm To KidsAs states wrap up their budget seasons, many lawmakers are proving they simply aren’t up to the task of adequately funding schools. State spending, which accounts for about half of most public school districts’ budgets, has been in steep decline for a number of years … Many of these lawmakers say the problem with the nation’s education system is lack of accountability, but school kids and their teachers are being hurt by government officials not being accountable to adequately and equitably fund our schools.

PARTY LEADERS RALLY AROUND CLINTON

Endorsement for Clinton by President and Vice-President sends signal to Sanders. W. Post:“Shortly after Sanders emerged from his meeting with Obama, word got out that the president was going to trumpet an endorsement of his former secretary of state in a video … The theme of the day soon became Democratic unity, drowning out the conversation about what policy changes and other concessions Sanders might exact in exchange for exiting the race.”

Sen. Warren endorses Clinton, praises Sanders. NBC:“Warren called the long primary ‘constructive’ … She said Sanders ‘took these issues and he really thrust them into the spotlight’ and brought millions in to the Democratic Party … she believes Sanders supporters will support Clinton. ‘The way I see this is that there is a very big and important home here,’ Warren said.”

Warren meets Clinton today. W. Post:“The sit-down … will fuel speculation about her prospects as a potential vice presidential pick … The two women do not have a particularly deep relationship, but that could change…”

Sanders holds boisterous rally in DC before final Tuesday primary. NYT:“[Sanders] showed no signs of slowing down [but] did not utter Mrs. Clinton’s name at aThursday night rally … Cornel West, the scholar and Sanders surrogate, alluded to the idea that voters might be choosing between Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Trump … ‘we know the difference between a neo-liberal and a neo-fascist, so you make your own decision.’”

Hillary to give speech on women’s issues. W. Post:“As she has on other issues — most notably in a major foreign policy speech last week — Clinton will highlight Trump’s own words as evidence … during a speech at the Planned Parenthood Action Fund membership event in Washington on Friday.”

Clinton hires key Sanders staffer. Politico:“…the campaign has hired Bernie Sanders’ director of student organizing to serve as her national campus and student organizing director … Kunoor Ojha is the Clinton campaign’s first major hire from the Sanders campaign … a significant step in the former secretary of state’s outreach to the Vermont senator’s most ardent backers.”

Republican senator may vote Clinton. The Hill quotes:“If she’s elected as president, I’m sure we would work very well together. It is unlikely that I would vote for her. I’m not ruling anything out, but it’s very unlikely.”

“Democrats Will Learn All the Wrong Lessons From Brush With Bernie” argues Rolling Stone’s Matt Taibbi:“Democratic voters tried to express these frustrations through the Sanders campaign, but the party leaders have been and probably will continue to be too dense to listen. Instead, they’ll convince themselves that, as [James] Hohmann’s [Washington] Post article put it, Hillary’s latest victories mean any ‘pressure’ they might have felt to change has now been ‘ameliorated.’”

TRUMP IS A DEADBEAT

Trump has a history of wage theft, finds USA Today:“…he has been involved in more than 3,500 lawsuits over the past three decades — and a large number of those involve ordinary Americans … who say Trump or his companies have refused to pay them … Trump’s companies have also been cited for 24 violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act since 2005 for failing to pay overtime or minimum wage…”

Some Republicans still want to deny Trump the nomination. NYT:“Stopping Mr. Trump at this point could prove additionally difficult … Trump can now count on about half the seats on the platform and rules committees … [Hugh] Hewitt advocated opening the convention to let the delegates decide the nominee because ignoring Mr. Trump’s flaws, he said, was like ‘ignoring Stage IV cancer.’”

HuffPost explores why Speaker Ryan endorsed Trump:“According to those sources close to Ryan, a big part of the endorsement was the effect that the speaker not endorsing would have on Republicans down-the-ballot … Ryan’s calculation was that it’s better to get behind Trump and try to motivate Republicans to get to the polls than to create a rift, give the reality TV personality an excuse for his loss and simultaneously create a Democratic wave…”

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Climate-Friendly Gardening in Action … a repost

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