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The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, June 22, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

There is a 4:00pm filing deadline for all germane first-degree amendments to H.R.2146 and H.R.1295.

At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #156 and #124, the nominations of Peter Neffenger to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security and Daniel Elliott to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board. There will be 30 minutes of debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the nominations.

Monday at 5:30pm – 1 roll call vote, 1 voice vote expected:

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #156, Peter V. Neffenger, of Ohio, to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security [roll call vote expected]
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #124, Daniel R. Elliott III, of Ohio, to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board [voice vote expected]

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Last Floor Action:
 12:02:19 P.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 June 23, 2015.

12:00:13 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:18 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Mac Thornberry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:56 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Kirk Gerhard, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Washington, DC.
12:01:37 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:42 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:19 P.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 June 23, 2015.

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The Confederate flag needs to go


Emblems of hate and institutionalized racism should never be symbols in a democracy. After this week’s massacre of innocents in Charleston, SC, it’s time to take down the Confederate flag once and for all, in South Carolina and across the entire American South. Sign & spread the word!

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Tell Us: How Are You Your Brother’s Keeper?


The President makes a statement.

President Barack Obama walks with mentees on the South Lawn of the White House, Oct. 14, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Last year, the President launched the My Brother’s Keeper initiative to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color, and ensure that all young people can reach their full potential.

Share with us how you’re helping a young person in your community, or how someone you looked up to helped you get ahead.

P.S. — Join the conversation online and share your stories or videos on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using the hashtag #MyBrothersKeeper, and we’ll feature some of your stories on WhiteHouse.gov and White House social media channels over the coming days.

President Obama Delivers a Statement on the Shooting in South Carolina

On Wednesday night, a gunman opened fire at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine people including pastor and state senator Clementa Pinckney. The Department of Justice is opening a hate crime investigation into this tragedy, and yesterday morning, the President gave a statement on the tragedy from the White House Briefing Room.

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Your Health and Our Environment: How Can We Protect Both?

On Tuesday, the White House will convene a Summit to bring together health and medical professionals, academics, and other stakeholders to empower people and communities with the information and tools they need to protect public health in the face of climate change.

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West Wing Week: “Her Map & Compass”

This week, the President congratulated My Brother’s Keeper mentees, presided over the ceremonial swearing-in of Loretta Lynch as Attorney General, and stopped by a congressional baseball game and picnic. Meanwhile, the First Lady crossed the Atlantic in the name of Let Girls Learn and Let’s Move!

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ACA Webinars


Affordable Care Act 101 Webinars

SBA and Small Business Majority will host free Affordable Care Act 101 webinars so small business owners can learn the basics of the Affordable Care Act and how they can enroll in health insurance marketplaces. Join us every other Thursday at 2 PM ET.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month ~ is every month

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U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

09/30/2014 11:20 AM EDT

FDA is exploring the future of breast cancer detection. Scientists at FDA are studying the next generation of screening and diagnostic devices, some of which borrow from the world of entertainment. In the future, those 3D images and displays may help doctors find hidden tumors and better diagnose cancers.

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