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The President and Vice President Discuss Reducing Gun Violence with Law Enforcement Officials

President Obama and Vice President Biden meet with representatives from the Major Cities Chiefs Association and Major County Sheriffs Association to discuss the common-sense policies the President put forward last month that would reduce gun violence in communities across America. January 28, 2013.

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They are gaining ground … by jamming legislation through: We need to push back

01/22/2013 Nativegrl77

Today is the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
Stand with us today and resolve:

We won’t let the anti-choice radicals win.

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Today is the 40th anniversary of the historic Roe v. Wade decision — which granted women the power to control their own reproductive lives and futures.

And while I wish we could simply celebrate today, the fact is that Roe v. Wade was only the start of the fight for our reproductive freedom, not the end.

Will you make a generous donation to NARAL Pro-Choice America? Your support today shows that you understand we must keep fighting.

Because this constitutional right has been under attack for 40 years. And, as I’m sure you know… radical anti-choice politicians are gaining far too much ground in the states.

Just consider these frightening statistics:

87 percent of U.S. counties have no abortion provider…
111 abortion restrictions were enacted in the states in 2011 and 2012 alone…
33 states have laws that subject women seeking abortion services to biased-counseling requirements and/or mandatory delays… and
45 states and the District of Columbia have laws subjecting abortion providers to burdensome restrictions not imposed on other medical professionals.

Can I count on you to make a contribution right now to help us turn the tide on this dangerous trend?

We’ve been here before. We’ve stood up to extreme anti-choice groups and politicians in the states and won. In Mississippi, we mobilized activists and helped defeat a dangerous “personhood” ballot measure. And in North Dakota, we helped beat a ballot measure that would have allowed a boss to deny basic health-care coverage to his employees… just based on his personal beliefs.

But I need you with us again… because these attacks won’t slow down any time soon.

I need your help today. I need you to make a generous contribution right now. We cannot leave women in states across the country without a voice. You and I must be their voice.

Make your voice heard loud and clear. Help NARAL Pro-Choice America protect and defend choice at all levels of government.

We can’t do this without you. And women in all 50 states? They need you too.

Thank you for all that you do,Sincerely,

Nancy Keenan

President, NARAL Pro-Choice America

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

01/21/2013 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET January 22, 2013

•Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 12:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
•The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

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10:00:21 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

10:00:22 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable John Shimkus to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00:23 A.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

10:01:23 A.M.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

10:01:24 A.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Hultgren to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

10:03:21 A.M.

Pursuant to H. Res. 21, the Members of the House proceeded to the West Front of the Capitol to attend the inaugural ceremonies for the President and Vice-President of the United States. Upon completion of the ceremony, pursuant to H. Res. 21, 113th Congress, the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, for Morning-Hour Debate.

12:33:10 P.M.

The House adjourned pursuant to H. Res. 21. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 22, 2013.

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Congress: Republicans ****** Democrats

01/18/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in recess under the provisions of S.Con.Res.3. The Senate will meet at 11:30am on Monday, January 21, 2013 for the Joint Session for the Inaugural Ceremonies.
The Senate will recess upon conclusion of the Joint Session.

the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET January 22, 2013

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 12:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

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The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on January 18, 2013.

3:00:40 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
3:01:05 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Louie Gohmert to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
3:01:19 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Andrew Walton, Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC.
3:02:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
3:03:03 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3:03:48 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 21, 2013.