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The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, April 15, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
At 5:00pm on Monday, April 15^th, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #21, Beverly Reid O’Connell– to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California with up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees.
Upon the use or yielding back of time (approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the O’Connell nomination.
The Senate will continue to consider S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 during the week of April 15^th.

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House Calendar … April 2013

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
31	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30	1	2	3

Last Floor Action:
5:45:57 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 12, 2013.

10:00:09 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

10:00:18 A.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Lynn A. Westmoreland to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00:44 A.M.

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

10:02:04 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. Hultgren 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. Hultgren demanded the yeas and nays 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.

10:02:43 A.M.

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

10:03:05 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.

10:16:53 A.M.

H.R. 1120

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 146. H.R. 1120 — “To prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress.”

10:16:58 A.M.

H.R. 1120

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1120 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 provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the Rules Committee Print 113-6 shall be considered as adopted.

10:17:47 A.M.

H.R. 1120

Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules, Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 146 the amendment consisting the text of the Rules Committee Print 113-6 shall be considered as adopted.

10:20:06 A.M. DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate onH.R. 1120.

11:25:48 A.M.	H.R. 1120	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:26:33 A.M.	H.R. 1120	Mrs. Bustos moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce.
11:26:52 A.M.	H.R. 1120	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bustos 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 protect the employment and election rights of veterans and the American workforce against outsourcing, abuse by foreign firms, unsafe working conditions and discrimination.
11:35:00 A.M.	H.R. 1120	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:00:54 P.M.	H.R. 1120	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 100).
12:10:57 P.M.	H.R. 1120	On passage Passed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 101).
12:10:58 P.M.	H.R. 1120	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:11:12 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal which had been postponed from earlier in the day.
12:18:15 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 102).
12:28:03 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.

12:52:46 P.M.	S. 716	Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
12:52:46 P.M.	S. 716	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 716 — “To modify the requirements under the STOCK Act regarding online access to certain financial disclosure statements and related forms.”
12:53:08 P.M.	S. 716	On passage Passed without objection.
12:53:10 P.M.	S. 716	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:53:23 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet on April 15. Agreed to without objection.
12:54:14 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

1:00:06 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:38:00 P.M.		Ms. Norton moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:38:03 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:38:04 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on April 15, 2013.

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First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks Meeting to Address Youth Violence

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The First Lady addresses a joint luncheon meeting in Chicago hosted by Mayor Rahm Emanuel that included members of Chicago’s leading civic organizations. Mrs. Obama urges Chicago¹s business leaders to invest in expanded opportunities for youth across Chicago¹s neighborhoods.

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A Responsible Blueprint for Middle-Class Jobs and Growth

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This morning the President sent Congress his Budget for Fiscal Year 2014. He spoke to the press about his proposal and said that while our economy is poised for progress, we need to get smarter about our priorities as a nation.

President Obama’s budget also replaces the across-the-board spending cuts known as the sequester with smarter reductions — making long-term reforms and eliminating actual waste and programs that are no longer needed.

Learn more about the President’s budget here.

President Barack Obama delivers remarks on the FY 2014 budget, in the Rose Garden of the White House, April 10, 2013. Office of Management and Budget Director Jeffrey Zients accompanies the President. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Farm Bill Countdown

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Union of Concerned Scientists

Farm Bill Countdown

The clock is ticking on Congress’ latest attempt to pass a Farm Bill. We have just 173 days until the current extension expires. By taking action, you are joining others who are keeping up the pressure on Congress to pass the Farm Bill.

Take Action Today!

ACTION ALERT

Tell Congress to Support the Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act
It sounds like simple advice: “Eat your fruits and veggies.” But it’s not so easy. Our country spends too much money subsidizing crops like corn and soybeans that get turned into processed junk food, instead of expanding access to foods that are healthier for us and the planet.

Now we have the chance to begin to reorient how our federal dollars are spent.

The Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act—a proposal to improve the federal Farm Bill—will encourage greater production of sustainably produced fruits, vegetables, meats, and other healthy foods; make these foods more accessible for all individuals; and stimulate local economies. The bill will also expand access to healthy food for all consumers by improving the ability for families and seniors to use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits at farmers markets and other outlets for local, healthy foods. Our analysis shows that these programs can create jobs and encourage healthier eating.

Tell your members of Congress to cosponsor the Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act!
Take Action Today!

Sincerely, Jenn Yates National Field Organizer Food & Environment Program Union of Concerned Scientists

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You Are Invited to a Panel Discussion at National Archives this Thursday

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One Hundred Years: From the Emancipation Proclamation to the March on Washington

Explore the journey from slavery to freedom between the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation and the 1963 March on Washington.

Thursday, April 11, 2013, 7:00 pm

National Archives, William G. McGowan Theater 7^th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter

John Franklin, Community and Constituent Services, National Museum of African American History and Culture, will moderate a panel discussion about the Emancipation Proclamation and the continuing struggle for freedom, justice, and equality during Reconstruction, as well as the Tilden-Hayes Compromise and Jim Crow laws.