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the Senate considers S.1569,a bill to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the USgovt CONGRESS 10/12 the House considers, appropriations for the Bureau of Indian Affairs

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The Senate stands in adjournment until 11:00am on Saturday, October 12, 2013.

The time until noon will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

At noon, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1569, a bill to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until December 31, 2014.

By unanimous consent, the Senate confirmed Executive Calendar #340, the nomination of Lt. Gen. James M. Kowalski, to be Lieutenant General in the Air Force.

12:00 noon The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1569, a bill to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until December 31, 2014;

Not Invoked: 53-45

Senator Reid changed his vote to no and entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote at a later time.

The Senate stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair

2:15pm The Senate has reconvened and has resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1569, a bill to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until December 31, 2014, with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1569, a bill to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until December 31, 2014; Not Invoked: 53-46

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Energy Committee and passed S.812, a bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to take actions to implement the Agreement between the United States of America and the United Mexican States Concerning Transboundary Hydrocarbon Reservoirs in the Gulf of Mexico.

Began the Rule 14 process of H.J.Res.76, National Nuclear Security Administration Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.J.Res.79, Border Security and Enforcement Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed Executive Calendar #340, the nomination of Lt. Gen. James M. Kowalski, to be Lieutenant General in the Air Force.

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Last Floor Action:
8:28:20 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on October 12, 2013.

9:30:04 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:30:11 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Jason Chaffetz to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:30:29 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:31:43 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:31:48 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Kaptur to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:32:28 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.
9:42:44 A.M.	H.J. Res. 80	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 371. H.J. Res. 80 — “Making continuing appropriations for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Education, and the Indian Health Service for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
9:43:20 A.M.	H.J. Res. 80

10:35:12 A.M.	H.J. Res. 80	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.J. Res. 80 had been postponed.
10:35:30 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of H. Res. 378 and the Peterson (MN) motion to instruct conferees which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:36:49 A.M.	H. Res. 378	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 378 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to the Secretary of Agriculture’s administration of tariff-rate quotas for raw and refined sugar.”
11:01:00 A.M.	H. Res. 378	On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 545).
11:01:02 A.M.	H. Res. 378	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:01:45 A.M.	H.R. 2642	On motion to instruct conferees Roll Call 546 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 80.

11:09:00 A.M.	H.R. 2642	On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 195 – 204, 2 Present (Roll no. 546).
11:09:01 A.M.	H.R. 2642	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:10:41 A.M.	H.R. 2642	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of the House amendment and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Lucas, King (IA), Neugebauer, Rogers (AL), Conaway, Thompson (PA), Austin Scott (GA), Crawford, Roby, Noem, Denham, Rodney Davis (IL), Peterson, McIntyre, Costa, Walz, Schrader, McGovern, DelBene, Negrete McLeod, and Vela.
11:10:55 A.M.	H.R. 2642	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of title III of the House amendment, and title III of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Royce, Marino, and Engel.
11:11:02 A.M.	H.R. 2642	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of secs. 1207 and 1301 of the House amendment, and secs. 1301, 1412, 1435, and 4204 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Camp, Sam Johnson (TX) and Levin.
11:12:01 A.M.	H.R. 2642	The Speaker appointed conferees for consideration of the House amendment and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Southerland and Fudge.
11:15:50 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:31:37 A.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
12:37:46 P.M.		Mr. Whitfield moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:37:53 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:37:54 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on October 14, 2013.

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WA ~ Frost Advisory ~ Alert

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From: Midnight Sunday ~ Mon 12, 8:00 AM updates will be posted

What:‎ Temperatures as low as 30 to 36 degrees Monday morning could result in frost formation.

Where:‎ Northern Hood Canal, Northern Washington Coast, Southern Hood Canal, Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties, Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties, Olympia and Southern Puget Sound, and Willapa and Black Hills.

When:‎ From midnight Sunday Night to 8 AM PDT Monday.

Impacts:‎ Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Summary:‎ Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Issued By:‎ NWS Seattle WA

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Indigenous People’s Day 10/11

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So, while some celebrated Indigenous People’s Day alongside of CC … it is definitely a moment of confusion to include CC., for many, it’s tough to move on.

History, if read, told, and heard in its entirety … you might get a different sense of what happened, a different awareness of the Americas

Nativegrl

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A Beautiful Mix — Art & History …NMAAHC

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The feature picture is called “The Faces of My People” by Margaret Burroughs b.1917 and made of woodcut on paper.

National Museum of American History

The Kinsey Collection: Shared Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey — Where Art and History Intersect

Organized by the Bernard and Shirley Kinsey Foundation for the Arts and Education
NMAAHC Gallery, National Museum of American History

Throughout their over 40-year marriage, collectors Bernard and Shirley Kinsey have celebrated their heritage by seeking unusual souvenirs. From an early version of the Emancipation Proclamation to correspondence between Malcolm X and Alex Haley, the couple has amassed a trove of rare artifacts and artwork that spans four centuries and embodies the hardships and triumphs of the African American experience. Originally housed in a wine cellar in the Kinsey’s Los Angeles home, items from their private collection form The Kinsey Collection.

The Faces of My People
Margaret Burroughs (b. 1917)
Woodcut on paper

Over 100 artifacts, documents, and artwork spanning some 400 years of history will be on display in NMAAHC’s exhibition The Kinsey Collection: Shared Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey — Where Art and History Intersect. Select items from the extraordinary collection of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, originally housed in their Los Angeles home, will illustrate the hardships and triumphs of the African American experience.

Organized by the Bernard and Shirley Kinsey Foundation for the Arts and Education. The exhibition will honor the lives of famous African Americans such as Frederick Douglass and Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as those whose history is not as well known. The Kinsey Collection will use objects including slave shackles, photographs, and written documents from the periods of slavery through the Civil Rights movement.

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What Stage of Fascism, Autocracy or Dictatorship has trump brought America and will SCOTUS help fight back? Grok ~ answer

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What stage of Fascism, Autocracy, or Dictatorship has trump brought America, and will SCOTUS help fight back

As of August 2025, the U.S. under Trump’s second term is best described as experiencing competitive authoritarianism with fascist tendencies, but it has not reached full fascism or dictatorship.

Trump’s rhetoric, policies, and attacks on institutions like the media, universities, and judiciary indicate a dangerous erosion of democratic norms, but elections, courts, and civil society still function, albeit under strain.

The Supreme Court has both enabled and resisted Trump’s agenda, with its conservative majority raising concerns about partisanship, yet recent statements and rulings suggest some commitment to checking executive power. Whether SCOTUS will effectively fight back depends on its response to future constitutional crises, such as defiance of court orders or attempts to undermine elections.

The situation remains fluid, with the potential for further democratic backsliding if checks fail, but the U.S. has not yet crossed into a fully autocratic or fascist state.

Note: This assessment is based on the provided references and reflects the complexity of the debate. The situation is dynamic, and future developments could shift the trajectory. For further details on specific policies or legal rulings, I can search for additional information if requested.

Source: Grok