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02/11/2013 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET February 11, 2013

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.47, the Violence Against Women Act.
The time until 5:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with Senator Cornyn controlling 45 minutes of the Republican time.
At 5:30pm, there will be up to 7 roll call votes in relation to the following:
- Leahy amendment the text of which is at the desk (sex trafficking)
- Portman amendment #10 (sex trafficking)
- Murkowski amendment #11 (tribal protections)
- Coburn amendment #13 (strikes tribal provisions)
- Coburn amendment #15 (consolidate DOJ rape programs)
- Coburn amendment #16 (notice to victims)
- Passage of S.47, the Violence Against Women Act, as amended, if amended

Last week the Senate reached an agreement to complete action on S.47, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. At 5:30pm tonight, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the Coburn amendment #13 (strikes tribal provisions). Following the vote, the Senate will turn to a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following any Leader remarks tomorrow, the Senate will resume consideration of S.47 with time until 11:00am equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. At 11:00am, the Senate will vote in relation to the remaining amendments and on passage of the bill, as amended, if amended. The votes will occur in the order listed below. All votes after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration.

– Leahy amendment #21 (sex trafficking)

– Portman amendment #10 (sex trafficking)

– Murkowski amendment #11 (tribal protections)

– Coburn amendment #15 (consolidate DOJ rape programs)

– Coburn amendment #16 (notice to victims)

– Passage of S.47, the Violence Against Women Act, as amended, if amended.

In addition to considering the VAWA legislation, this week the Senate may consider the Hagel nomination, a Circuit judge, and any other items cleared for action on the Legislative or Executive Calendars of Business. The State of the Union is at 9:00pm tomorrow, Tuesday, February 12. Next week, February 18, is a State work period. When we return the week of February 25, we will try to confirm the nominations of John Brennan, to be the Director of the CIA, and Jack Lew, to be Secretary of the Treasury, and may consider any other items on the Legislative or Executive Calendar cleared for action.

5:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Coburn amendment #13 (Strikes Tribal Jurisdiction)

5:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Coburn amendment #13 (Strikes Tribal Jurisdiction

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Coburn amendment #13 (strikes tribal provisions) to S.47, the Violence Against Women Act; Not Agreed to: 31-59

No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 12, 2013.

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CONGRESS: Republican led House :::::: the Senate led by Democrats

02/08/2013 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET February 11, 2013

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.47, the Violence Against Women Act.
The time until 5:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with Senator Cornyn controlling 45 minutes of the Republican time.
At 5:30pm, there will be up to 7 roll call votes in relation to the following:
- Leahy amendment the text of which is at the desk (sex trafficking)
- Portman amendment #10 (sex trafficking)
- Murkowski amendment #11 (tribal protections)
- Coburn amendment #13 (strikes tribal provisions)
- Coburn amendment #15 (consolidate DOJ rape programs)
- Coburn amendment #16 (notice to victims)
- Passage of S.47, the Violence Against Women Act, as amended, if amended

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Last Floor Action:
1:48:39 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on February 12, 2013.

11:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day. February 8,2013
11:00:47 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mac Thornberry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11:01:41 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Brian Chrzastek, O.P., Dominican House of Studies, Washington, DC.
11:02:28 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
11:02:30 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:03:00 A.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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on February 8, 2013 at 10:08 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 11, without amendment.
11:04:20 A.M.		PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE – Pursuant to clause 11 of rule X, clause 11 of rule 1, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE: Mr. Thornberry, Mr. Miller of FL, Mr. Conaway, Mr. King of NY, Mr. LoBiondo, Mr. Nunes, Mr. Westmoreland, Mrs. Bachmann, Mr. Rooney, Mr. Heck of NV and Mr. Pompeo .
11:04:21 A.M.		COMMISSION ON LONG-TERM CARE – Pursuant to section 643(c) of the American Taxpayer Relief Act (Pub. L. 112-240), and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed Ms. Judy Brachman, Bexly, OH, Mr. Stephen Guillard, Chatham, MA, and Ms. Grace-Marie Turner, Alexandria, VA.
11:04:56 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 12, 2013.

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02/07/2013 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 9:30amET February 7, 2013

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.47, the Violence Against Women Act with the time until 12:00pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
Senator-designate Cowan, of Massachusetts, will be sworn in at noon on Thursday.
We hope to complete action on the Violence Against Women Act on Thursday.

The Senate has reached an agreement to consider amendments to S.47, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). As a result of this agreement, there will be 1 vote at 4:00pm today (Grassley substitute) and the remaining votes will occur next week.

The only first degree amendments in order to the bill are the ones listed below.

– Grassley substitute amendment #14;

– Leahy amendment the text of which is at the desk (sex trafficking),

– Portman amendment #10 (sex trafficking),;

– Murkowski amendment #11 (tribal protections);

– Coburn amendment #13 (consolidate DOJ rape programs);

– Coburn amendment #15 (notice to victims); and

– Coburn amendment #16 (party convention funding).

The time until 4:00pm today will be for debate on the Grassley substitute, with the time equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees. At 4:00pm, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the Grassley substitute amendment #14.

No amendments are in order to any of the amendments in this list prior to votes in relation to the amendments.

Following any Leader remarks on Monday, February 11^th, the Senate will resume consideration of the bill, with the time until 5:30pm equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the remaining amendments and passage of the underlying bill, as amended, if amended. Senator Cornyn will have 45 minutes under his control on the Republican side.

There will be 2 minutes for debate equally divided prior to each vote.

4:02pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the Grassley amendment #14 (substitute) to S.47, the Violence Against Women Act;

Not Agreed To: 34-65

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Grassley amendment #14 (substitute) to S.47, VAWA; Not Agreed to: 34-65

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted H.Con.Res.11, providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.

Adopted S.Res.27, designating the week of February 4 through 8, 2013, as “National School Counseling Week”.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action: 2/6
1:48:39 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on February 8, 2013.

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02/06/2013 Nativegrl77

Senate Floor Schedule for Thursday, February 7, 2013
Convenes: 9:30am Thursday

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.47, the Violence Against Women Act with the time until 12:00pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. Senator-designate Cowan, of Massachusetts, will be sworn in at noon on Thursday. We hope to complete action on the Violence …

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9:00:34 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:40 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:49 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:52 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Walberg to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:22 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by the direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:18:06 A.M.	H.R. 444	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 444 — “To require that, if the President’s fiscal year 2014 budget does not achieve balance in a fiscal year covered by such budget, the President shall submit a supplemental unified budget by April 1, 2013, which identifies a fiscal year in which balance is achieved, and for other purposes.”
9:18:31 A.M.	H.R. 444	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:18:36 A.M.	H.R. 444	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of general debate on H.R. 444.
10:03:19 A.M.	H.R. 444	An amendment, offered by Mr. Takano, numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-8 to make changes to the findings section, clarifying that Congress holds responsibility for passing budgets and appropriating funds.
10:03:41 A.M.	H.R. 444	>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 48, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Takano amendment.
10:10:54 A.M.	H.R. 444	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Takano amendment, 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 later in the legislative day.
10:11:23 A.M.	H.R. 444	An amendment, offered by Mr. Schrader, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-8 to add findings stating Simpson-Bowles created a balanced package of revenue and spending reforms which should form the basis for meeting the requirements of this act.
10:12:24 A.M.	H.R. 444	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 48, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrader amendment.
10:22:17 A.M.	H.R. 444	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Schrader amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schrader demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:22:40 A.M.	H.R. 444	An amendment, offered by Mr. Fleming, numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-8 to require one of the additional policies presented in the supplemental budget to be an evaluation of duplicative agencies and proposals to consolidate them for cost-savings.
10:23:51 A.M.	H.R. 444	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 48, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fleming amendment.
10:29:47 A.M.	H.R. 444	On agreeing to the Fleming amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:30:18 A.M.	H.R. 444	An amendment, offered by Mr. Messer, numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-8 to require the supplemental unified budget to include the cost, per taxpayer, of the annual deficit for each year in which such budget is projected to result in a deficit.
10:31:12 A.M.	H.R. 444	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 48, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Messer amendment.
10:35:27 A.M.	H.R. 444	On agreeing to the Messer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:35:41 A.M.	H.R. 444	An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise, numbered 5 printed in House Report 113-8 to mirror the House-passed Rules package by requiring the President’s budget proposal to include a category for Means-Tested Direct Spending and Nonmeans-Tested Direct Spending, including average growth for each category.
10:36:37 A.M.	H.R. 444	<DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 48, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Scalise amendment.
10:46:23 A.M.	H.R. 444	On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:46:59 A.M.	H.R. 444	Mr. Price (GA) moved that the committee rise.
10:47:14 A.M.	H.R. 444	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:47:22 A.M.	H.R. 444	<Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 444 as unfinished business.
10:47:49 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
10:58:12 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 6.
10:58:14 A.M.	H.R. 444	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 444 — “To require that, if the President’s fiscal year 2014 budget does not achieve balance in a fiscal year covered by such budget, the President shall submit a supplemental unified budget by April 1, 2013, which identifies a fiscal year in which balance is achieved, and for other purposes.”
10:58:30 A.M.	H.R. 444	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
10:59:35 A.M.	H.R. 444	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:26:16 A.M.	H.R. 444	On agreeing to the Takano amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 194 – 228 (Roll no. 35).
11:31:24 A.M.	H.R. 444	On agreeing to the Schrader amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 75 – 348 (Roll no. 36).
11:31:49 A.M.	H.R. 444	<The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 444.
11:33:23 A.M.	H.R. 444	The previous question was ordered without objection.
11:34:14 A.M.	H.R. 444	The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
11:35:47 A.M.	H.R. 444	Ms. Schwartz moved to recommit with instructions to The Budget.
11:36:08 A.M.	H.R. 444	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schwartz motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to replace the partisan findings in the bill with new findings stating that every bipartisan commission and the majority of Americans believe we should take a balanced, bipartisan approach to reducing the deficit that includes revenue and spending and that sequestration would impose deep cuts to crucial domestic priorities and defense. The Motion would add another finding that Congress should pass legislation that replaces the sequester in a balanced way that does not increase taxes on the middle-class, maintains the Medicare guarantee, protects Social Security and a strong safety net and makes strategic investments in education, science, research, and critical infrastructure necessary to compete in the
11:44:40 A.M.	H.R. 444	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:55:30 A.M.	H.R. 444	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 194 – 229 (Roll no. 37).
12:02:19 P.M.	H.R. 444	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 253 – 167 (Roll no. 38).
12:02:20 P.M.	H.R. 444	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:03:04 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:39:10 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 8, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
12:39:20 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, February 8, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, for morning-hour debate. Agreed to without objection.
12:40:01 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:45:21 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:47:55 P.M.		The House received a communication from Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leader. Pursuant to section 643(c) of The American Taxpayer Relief Act (Public Law 112-240), Ms. Pelosi notified the House that she had appointed the following individuals to the Commission on Long-Term Care: Bruce Allen Chernof of Los Angeles, CA; Judith Stein of Storrs, CT; and George Vradenburg of Washington, DC.
1:48:16 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:48:38 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:48:39 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on February 8, 2013.

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02/05/2013 Nativegrl77

Senate Floor Schedule for Thursday, February 7, 2013
Convenes: 9:30am Thursday

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Last Floor Action:
1:03:49 P.M. -H. Res. 48
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 48.

10:00:19 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day. 2/5/2013
10:00:48 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven M. Palazzo to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:29 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.
10:49:43 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:33 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 5.
12:00:35 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:49 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:02 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Welch to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:16 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:05:54 P.M.	H. Res. 52	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 52 — “Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
12:06:17 P.M.	H. Res. 52	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:06:22 P.M.	H. Res. 52	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:06:26 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House continued with further one minute speeches.
12:28:17 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 February 5, 2013 at 10:58 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 227 and made appointments to the Commission on Long-Term Care.
12:28:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. today.
1:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 5.
1:01:31 P.M.	H. Res. 48	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 48 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 444) to require that, if the President’s fiscal year 2014 budget does not achieve balance in a fiscal year covered by such budget, the President shall submit a supplemental unified budget by April 1, 2013, which identifies a fiscal year in which balance is achieved, and for other purposes.”
1:03:49 P.M.	H. Res. 48	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 48.

2:34:31 P.M.	H. Res. 48	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 – 188 (Roll no. 33).
2:35:00 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in remembrance of our brave men and women who have given their lives in the service of our country in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families, and of all who serve in our armed forces and their familes.
2:44:30 P.M.	H. Res. 48	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 189 (Roll no. 34).
2:44:31 P.M.	H. Res. 48	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:45:32 P.M.	H. Res. 53	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 53 — “Electing Members to a standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
2:45:53 P.M.	H. Res. 53	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:45:55 P.M.	H. Res. 53	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:46:00 P.M.		Mrs. McMorris Rodgers asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on February 6. Agreed to without objection.
2:46:01 P.M.		UNITED STATES GROUP OF THE NATO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 1928a, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the UNITED STATES GROUP OF THE NATO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY: Mr. Larson of CT.
2:47:27 P.M.	H.R. 444	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 48. H.R. 444 — “To require that, if the President’s fiscal year 2014 budget does not achieve balance in a fiscal year covered by such budget, the President shall submit a supplemental unified budget by April 1, 2013, which identifies a fiscal year in which balance is achieved, and for other purposes.”
2:47:32 P.M.	H.R. 444	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 444 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill, and amendments printed in the report. Each amendment shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole.
2:47:48 P.M.	H.R. 444	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 48 and Rule XVIII.
2:47:50 P.M.	H.R. 444	The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:48:36 P.M.	H.R. 444	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 444.
3:25:33 P.M.	H.R. 444	Mr. Price (GA) moved that the Committee now rise.
3:25:55 P.M.	H.R. 444	On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:26:06 P.M.	H.R. 444	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 444 as unfinished business.
3:26:42 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:28:38 P.M.		Mr. Thompson (PA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:28:51 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:28:52 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 6, 2013.