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2015 the House

09/08/2015 Nativegrl77

The Senate convened at 2:00pm.

Following Leader remarks, the Senate proceeded to the consideration of H.J.Res.61. Senator McConnell offered substitute amendment #2640, related to Congressional disapproval of the proposed Iran nuclear agreement, and then filled the amendment tree with date change amendments.

Senator Reid asked unanimous consent that, with the exception of the McConnell substitute amendment, the pending amendments be withdrawn; that no other amendments, points of order or motions be in order to the joint resolution or McConnell substitute prior to the vote on the McConnell substitute; that at 5:30pm, on Thursday, September 10^th, the Senate proceed to vote on the McConnell substitute amendment; that the amendment be subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold; further, if the McConnell amendment is agreed to, H.J.Res.61, as amended, be read a third time and passed; that the time today until 5pm be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees; that following Leader remarks on Wednesday, September 9^th, until 6pm, the time be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees; and that following Leader remarks on Thursday, September 10^th, until 5:30pm, the time be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees.

Senator McConnell objected.

Senator McConnell then asked unanimous consent that on Thursday, September 10^th at 3:00pm, the substitute amendment to H.J.Res.61 be agreed to, the joint resolution as amended be read a third time and the Senate vote on passage of the resolution as amended.

Senator Reid objected.

Senator McConnell then asked unanimous consent that if cloture is invoked on the substitute amendment to H.J.Res.61, the amendment be agreed to, the joint resolution as amended be read a third time and there be 4 hours of debate equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees and that following the use or yielding back of time, the Senate vote on passage of the resolution as amended.

Senator Reid objected. An unofficial transcript of the exchange is included below.

Today, at 5:00pm, the Senate will enter Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #82, Roseann Ketchmark to be US District Judge for the Western District of Missouri, with 30 minutes equally divided prior to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination.

5:33pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #82, Roseann Ketchmark to be US District Judge for the Western District of Missouri;

Confirmed: 96-0

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

Confirmation of Executive Calendar #82, Roseann Ketchmark, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri; confirmed: 96-0.

Legislative Business

Agreed to S.Res.243 – 35^th anniversary of Small Business Development Centers.

No Executive Business

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 08, 2015

2:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:01:04 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:01:19 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:49 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:03:32 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 5, 2015 at 9:18 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 1138, without amendment, S. 1297, and S. 267.
2:03:45 P.M.		The House received a communication from Timothy H. Reitz, Legislative Assistant, Office of Congressman Jody Hice (GA). Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Reitz notified the House that he had received a grand jury subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, for testimony and documents, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel regarding the subpoena, he will make the determinations required under Rule VIII.
2:04:05 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 6, 2015 at 9:06 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 212, without amendment, H. Con. Res. 72, and S. 1523.
2:05:48 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 the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 6, 2015 at 9:28 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 720, with an amendment, H.R. 2559, without amendment, H.R. 2131, without amendment, H.R. 1531, without amendment, S. 1707, S. 1826, S. 1596, S. 1362, S. 1576, and S. 1347.
2:06:01 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 Deputy Clerk notified the House that he had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 7, 2015 at 10:59 a.m.: that appointments were made to the Commission on Care, and the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China.
2:06:24 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:16:26 P.M.		NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER A PRIVILEGE RESOLUTION – Mr. Roskam of Illinois notified the House of his intention to offer a privilege resolution.
2:39:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
4:00:36 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 8.
4:00:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:01:20 P.M.	H.R. 1344	Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1344 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children.”
4:01:29 P.M.	H.R. 1344	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:01:31 P.M.	H.R. 1344	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1344.
4:09:55 P.M.	H.R. 1344	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:09:57 P.M.	H.R. 1344	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:10:14 P.M.	H.R. 1725	Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1725 — “To amend and reauthorize the controlled substance monitoring program under section 399O of the Public Health Service Act, and for other purposes.”
4:10:22 P.M.	H.R. 1725	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:10:23 P.M.	H.R. 1725	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1725.
4:19:54 P.M.	H.R. 1725	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:19:56 P.M.	H.R. 1725	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:20:28 P.M.	H.R. 1462	Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1462 — “To combat the rise of prenatal opioid abuse and neonatal abstinence syndrome.”
4:20:37 P.M.	H.R. 1462	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:20:39 P.M.	H.R. 1462	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1462.
4:36:20 P.M.	H.R. 1462	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:36:22 P.M.	H.R. 1462	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:38:37 P.M.	H.R. 2820	Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2820 — “To reauthorize the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005, and for other purposes.”
4:39:28 P.M.	H.R. 2820	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:39:30 P.M.	H.R. 2820	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2820.
4:51:53 P.M.	H.R. 2820	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:51:55 P.M.	H.R. 2820	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:52:10 P.M.	S. 1359	Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1359 — “To allow manufacturers to meet warranty and labeling requirements for consumer products by displaying the terms of warranties on Internet websites, and for other purposes.”
4:52:21 P.M.	S. 1359	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:52:25 P.M.	S. 1359	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1359.
4:57:12 P.M.	S. 1359	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:57:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:32:25 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 8.
6:32:34 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:32:52 P.M.	S. 1359	Considered as unfinished business. S. 1359 — “To allow manufacturers to meet warranty and labeling requirements for consumer products by displaying the terms of warranties on Internet websites, and for other purposes.”
6:58:39 P.M.	S. 1359	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 – 2 (Roll no. 490).
6:58:39 P.M.	S. 1359	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:59:20 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 70	Mr. Crawford asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
6:59:25 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 70	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 70 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.”
6:59:59 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 70	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:00:00 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 73	Mr. Crawford asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:00:01 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 70	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:05 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 73	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 73 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 2nd Annual Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony.”
7:00:35 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 74	Mr. Crawford asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:00:37 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 73	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:00:40 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 73	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:44 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 74	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 74 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for an event to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March.”
7:01:20 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 74	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:01:22 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 74	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:00 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the tragic events in Roanoke, VA.
7:06:11 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:24:55 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:12:50 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 408.
8:13:24 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
9:45:17 P.M.		Mr. Hoyer moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:45:30 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:45:32 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 9, 2015.

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U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services ~ Public Health Emergency Weekly Report

09/07/2015 Nativegrl77

National Preparedness Month 2015

National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder that we must take action to prepare for disasters now and throughout the year. Learn what we are doing and what you can do to help keep yourself, your family, and even your community safe and healthy in a disaster. Learn More >>

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Don’t Wait! Communicate! Make your Emergency Plan Today!

When disaster strikes, your family might not be together. Make a plan so that your family can get in touch with each other. Learn about your area’s emergency alerts, have a plan for finding your loved ones in a disaster, share information, and practice your plan. Get started today! Learn More >>

Staying Healthy with a Hurricane and a Baby on the Way

Shelly Lopez Gray, MSN, RNC-MNN, IBCLC; Labor and Delivery Nurse at Houston Methodist San Jacinto, recalls how she relied on her mom, her neighbors, and some emergency supplies to help her make it out of Houston, TX safely during a 17 hour evacuation in advance of Hurricane Rita. Learn More >>

Overpacker or Prepared? A Plan & a Go-bag Helped this Dad’s Family When Seconds Counted.

Ron Piedrahita has an unusual talent: he can get a lot of stuff into a very small space. He is also meticulous about keeping his family’s go-bags up to date. When a derecho blew through his neighborhood, Ron was able to get his family out of the house in minutes with everything from clothes that fit his growing toddler to her favorite stuffed animal, “piggy”, thanks in part to his well-stocked and frequently updated go-bags. Learn More >>

Public Health Emergency. Resilient People. Healthy Communities. A Nation Prepared.

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Child laborers poisoned — in the US?!

09/07/2015 Nativegrl77

Children as young as 12 are being slowly poisoned because US laws still let tobacco farms hire kids. It’s outrageous, but the Labor Department can act now to stop more children from suffering. Sign now to build a call for action too loud to ignore:

SIGN THE PETITION

Dear friends,

Children as young as 12 are being slowly poisoned as they work excruciating hours in tobacco fields. Dizzy and unable to breathe, their developing bodies absorb dangerous levels of nicotine — all because US laws still let tobacco farms hire young kids to work the fields.

It’s unbelievable, but we can ban this outrage before the 2015 harvest begins.

Three years ago, the farm lobby teamed up with Monsanto and spent millions to beat back a proposed ban on under-age hiring. This time we can win — evidence of health dangers to young children has just convinced some tobacco companies to implement age restrictions, so a burst of public pressure is all that’s needed to get our government to act.

Once we build a 50,000 strong call to action that Obama and his Secretary of Labor cannot ignore, the Avaaz team will deliver the petition straight to Secretary Perez and bring child laborers’ testimonies to politicians and the media. Sign now — then share with everyone:https://secure.avaaz.org/en/us_ban_child_labor_full_/?biEWLbb&v=55386

Dear friends,

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In the Library: 51 day War

09/07/2015 Nativegrl77

The 51 Day War: Ruin and Resistance in Gaza

Book by Max Blumenthal

Published: June 30, 2015

Author: Max Blumenthal

On July 8, 2014, Israel launched air strikes on Hamas-controlled Gaza, followed by a ground invasion. The ensuing fifty-one days of war left more than 2,200 people dead, the vast majority of whom were Palestinian civilians, including over 500 children. During the assault, at least 10,000 homes were destroyed and, according to the United Nations, nearly 300,000 Palestinians were displaced. Max Blumenthal was in Gaza and throughout Israel–Palestine during what he argues was an entirely avoidable catastrophe. In this explosive work of intimate reportage, Blumenthal reveals the harrowing conditions and cynical deceptions that led to the ruinous war—and tells the human stories.

Blumenthal brings the battles in Gaza to life, detailing the ferocious clashes that took place when Israel’s military invaded the besieged strip. He radically shifts the discussion around a number of highly contentious issues: the use of civilians as human shields by Israeli forces, the arbitrary targeting of Palestinian civilians, and the radicalization of Israeli public officials and top military personnel. Amid the rubble of Gaza’s border regions, Blumenthal recorded the testimonies from scores of residents, documenting potential war crimes committed by the Israeli armed forces while carefully examining the military doctrine that led to them.

More than a chronicle of war and devastation, The 51 Day War is an urgent warning that the aftermath of the conflict has made another military assault on Gaza almost inevitable. And while the people of Gaza will once again prove their resilience, the world can no longer just stand aside and watch.

Resource: Amazon.org

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Washington State House: Ban Microbeads In Washington

09/05/2015 Nativegrl77

The Bead Ban Project

United States

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In most of your house hold products, there is a certain ingredient that could potentially destroy marine wildlife. That ingredient is called polyethylene, a type of plastic. This plastic isn’t biodegradable, and found in a lot of products such as soaps, acne washes, body washes, etc. When you wash them down your drains, that’s where it gets tricky.

These tiny microbeads go down into waterways, where marine wildlife lives. These beads are small enough for the fish to eat, causing harm, and even declining of the species. Not only do the fish eat these beads, but we do when we eat the fish. These tiny microbeads are getting into our food chain. We are eating plastic!

We can’t clean these tiny plastic beads up from our waterways without scooping up healthy plankton and other bacteria that the fish and other marine wildlife need to live and thrive off of.

There is no way to stop this, other than to stop the use of products that have micro beads in them. We won’t be the only ones to take action. Illinois has already banned this product, and New York is taking action as well.

Help The Bead Ban Project keep our marine wildlife safe, and ourselves from harmful plastic beads. Ban microbeads from Washington.

Sign the petition