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Thank a Sheriff

05/21/2014 Nativegrl77 2 Comments

Nice to meet you — I’m Dave Hoover.

As a police officer for over 31 years, I’ve been shot at a number of times. Police officers put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities. It’s a choice and a privilege.

I’m writing to tell you that I support background checks on gun sales because as a police officer, I will do everything I can to make sure that my team of law enforcement officers keeps the public safe without being put at unnecessary risk. They’re my people — I love them, and I’m responsible for them.

I’m also writing to you because my nephew A.J. was doing what teenagers should be doing when he went to the movies in Aurora, Colorado almost two years ago. It’s one thing for an officer like me to be at the wrong end of a firearm, but that night, A.J. was murdered in an act of senseless gun violence — and it only drove home how urgent it is to get firearms out of the hands of dangerous people.

In Colorado, where we’ve implemented background checks, we’ve already stopped 167 people who shouldn’t own firearms from purchasing them.

That’s 167 fewer people putting my officers at risk — and 167 fewer chances that their families will have to feel the devastation of losing a loved one.

It’s National Police Week — and I hope you’ll let your local sheriff know that you are grateful for their service and that you support background checks to keep them and their deputies safe.

Look — I enjoy using firearms safely and responsibly. I’m a hunter who loves to take his family shooting in the mountains. I’m also a Republican — and have been since even before I was eligible to vote. But this isn’t about politics, it’s about common sense. My officers will tell you: Politics don’t mean a thing when you’re in a confrontation with a guy who has multiple felony warrants and a .40 caliber in his waistband.

This is about the men and women in all our police departments, their families, and the safety of all of our families.

When your job is to be in situations like these every day, you know that reducing gun violence is too important to leave to the politicians.

I’m not alone — I know that a lot of your local law enforcement officers feel the same. Please take a moment to tell them thanks, and let them know why you support background checks.

Thanks a lot. As a police officer, an uncle, and a parent I appreciate your support.

Take care,

Dave Hoover, Sergeant

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Alternative Energy Sources

05/21/2014 Nativegrl77

3 Alternative Energy Innovations Happening in the US

This past week President Obama announced that solar panels were installed on the roof of the White House— a sign that alternative energy is more important than ever.

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Department of the Interior needs to investigate ALEC

05/21/2014 Nativegrl77

For decades, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has undermined federal policy and pushed legislation that would destroy our public lands, our forests and our rivers.

Thumbing their nose at the constitution, they’ve enabled extremists like Cliven Bundy to threaten law enforcement and promote dangerous standoffs, endangering the lives of both the police and the public.

Help bring an end to these risky political games by joining our call for the Department of the Interior to investigate ALEC’s attacks on our environment and the officials who protect it.

If we don’t stand together today, we may lose our nation’s most beautiful treasures tomorrow. Imagine uranium mines in the Grand Canyon or fracking for oil in Yellowstone National Park. That is ALEC’s vision for America, not ours.

Wielding corporate influence and buying crooked politicians, they’ve repeatedly torn down critical health, safety and environmental rules – all so they can sell our country to the highest bidder. What’s more, ALEC has done all this while hiding in the shadows, never disclosing its role or the groups who fund its extreme agenda.

Sign our petition today and tell the Bureau of Land Management that we’ve had enough of ALEC’s political games!

Thanks for all that you do,

Marisol

Black History

the Senate CONGRESS 5/21 the House

05/21/2014 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, May 21.

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 12:15pm, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. At 12:15pm, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #768, Stanley Fischer, of New York, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve.

Following the Fischer vote, the Senate will recess until 2:00pm to allow for the Republican caucus meeting.

At 2:00pm, there will be up to 10 minutes for debate equally divided.

At 2:10pm, there will be a series of up to 5 roll call votes in relation to the following nominations:

Cloture on Executive Calendar 576, David Jeremiah Barron, of Massachusetts, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #773 Elisebeth Collins Cook – to be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2020
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #774 Deirdre M. Daly – to be United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut for the term of four years
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #775 James Walter Frazer Green – to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana for the term of four years
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #743 Damon Paul Martinez – to be United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico for the term of four years

There will be a roll call vote on cloture on the Barron nomination and we expect to confirmed the Cook, Daly, Green, and Martinez nominations by voice votes. Therefore, senators should expect one roll call vote at 12:15pm and another roll call vote at 2:10pm.

Senator Paul asked unanimous consent that the cloture motion on Executive Calendar 576, David Jeremiah Barron, of Massachusetts, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit, be delayed.

Senator Markey objected.

12:16pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #768, Stanley Fischer, of New York, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve;

Confirmed: 68-27

2:14pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar 576, David Jeremiah Barron, of Massachusetts, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit;

Invoked:52-43

Confirmation of Executive Calendar #773 Elisebeth Collins Cook, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2020
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #774 Deirdre M. Daly, of Connecticut, to be United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut for the term of four years
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #775 James Walter Frazer Green, Louisiana, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana for the term of four years
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #743 Damon Paul Martinez, of New Mexico, to be United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico for the term of four years

Cloture was invoked on the Barron nomination by a vote of 52-43.Under the previous order, the vote on confirmation of the Barron nomination will occur at approximately 2:00pm tomorrow, Thursday, May 22. There will be no further roll call votes today

Senator Klobuchar asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass Calendar #88, S.394, a bill to prohibit and deter the theft of metal. Senator Lee objected.

By voice vote, the Senate confirmed the following nominations:

Confirmation of Executive Calendar #773 Elisebeth Collins Cook, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2020
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #774 Deirdre M. Daly, of Connecticut, to be United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut for the term of four years
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #775 James Walter Frazer Green, Louisiana, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana for the term of four years
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #743 Damon Paul Martinez, of New Mexico, to be United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico for the term of four years

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #768, Stanley Fischer, of New York, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve; Confirmed: 68-27

2) Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar 576, David Jeremiah Barron, of Massachusetts, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit; Invoked: 52-43

Legislative items

Passed S.2086, the Reliable Home Heating Act with a committee-reported substitute amendment.

Passed the following postal naming bills, en bloc:

– Calendar #385, H.R.1036, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 Center Street West in Eatonville, Washington, as the “National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Office”.

– Calendar #386, H.R.1228, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 South 9^th Street in De Pere, Wisconsin, as the “Corporal Justin D. Ross Post Office Building”.

– Calendar #387, H.R.1451, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14 Main Street in Brockport, New York, as the “Staff Sergeant Nicholas H. Reid Post Office Building”.

– Calendar #388, H.R.2391, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5323 Highway N in Cottleville, Missouri as the “Lance Corporal Phillip Vinnedge Post Office”.

– Calendar #389, H.R.3060, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 232 Southwest Johnson Avenue in Burleson, Texas, as the “Sergeant William Moody Post Office Building”.

Adopted S.Res.421, Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and military achievement by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending them for leadership and valor in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.

Discharged the Judiciary committee and adopted S.Res.445, recognizing the importance of cancer research and the contributions of scientists, clinicians, and patient advocates across the United States who are dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, and designating May 2014, as “National Cancer Research Month”.

Adopted S.Res.454, Recognizing that cardiovascular disease continues to be overwhelming threat to women’s health and the importance of providing basic, preventive heart screenings to women wherever they seek primary care.

Completed the Rule 14 process to place S.2363, Bipartisan Sportsman’s Act, on the Legislative Calendar of Business.

Additional Executive items

Confirmed the following by voice vote

– Executive Calendar #773 Elisebeth Collins Cook, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 2020

– Executive Calendar #774 Deirdre M. Daly, of Connecticut, to be United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut for the term of four years

– Executive Calendar #775 James Walter Frazer Green, Louisiana, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana for the term of four years

– Executive Calendar #743 Damon Paul Martinez, of New Mexico, to be United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico for the term of four years

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Last Floor Action:5/20 1:45:15 A.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 21, 2014.

10:00:17 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:21 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable David W. Jolly to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:45 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.
10:18:14 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 21.
12:01:11 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:13 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:21 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Kirkpatrick to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:25 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.
12:32:11 P.M.		Mr. McGovern moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:58:24 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 7 – 381 (Roll no. 223).
12:58:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:59:14 P.M.	H.R. 4031	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4031 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal of Senior Executive Service employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs for performance, and for other purposes.”
12:59:25 P.M.	H.R. 4031	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:59:28 P.M.	H.R. 4031	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4031

1:48:00 P.M.	H.R. 4031	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.
1:53:40 P.M.	H. Res. 590	By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Nugent called up H. Res. 590 for its immediate consideration.
1:53:41 P.M.	H. Res. 590	Mr. McGovern made a point of order agains the consideration of H. Res. 590. The Chair recognized Mr. McGovern and Mr. Nugent for up to 10 minutes each on the point of order. After debate, the Chair will put the question of consideration as the statutory means of disposing of the point of order in the following form: “Will the House now consider the resolution?”.
2:08:50 P.M.	H. Res. 590	On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:09:05 P.M.	H. Res. 590	Mr. McGovern raised a point of order against consideration of H. Res. 590 and the Chair recognized Mr. McGovern and Mr. Nugent for up to 10 minutes each on the point of order. After debate, the Chair will put the question of consideration on the resolution as the statutory means of disposing of the point of order in the following form: “Will the House now consider the resolution?”.
2:23:21 P.M.	H. Res. 590	On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:23:30 P.M.	H. Res. 590	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 590 — “Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4435) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3361) to reform the authorities of the Federal Government to require the production of certain business records, conduct electronic surveillance, use pen registers and trap and trace devices, and use other forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes, and for other purposes.”
2:23:33 P.M.	H. Res. 590	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 590.
2:48:19 P.M.	H. Res. 590	Mr. McGovern moved that the House now adjourn.
3:12:13 P.M.	H. Res. 590	On motion that the House now adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 23 – 361 (Roll no. 224).
3:13:06 P.M.	H. Res. 590	The House resumed debate on H. Res. 590.
3:55:10 P.M.	H. Res. 590	The previous question was ordered without objection.
3:55:20 P.M.	H. Res. 590	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 590, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
3:55:59 P.M.		SELECT COMMITTEE ON 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI – Pursuant to section 2(a) of House Resolution 567, 113th Congress, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the SELECT COMMITTEE ON 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI: Mr. Cummings, Mr. Smith of WA, Mr. Schiff, Ms. Linda T. Sanchez of CA and Ms. Duckworth.
3:56:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:01:14 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 21.
5:01:15 P.M.	H.R. 4435	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4435 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
5:01:44 P.M.	H.R. 4435	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:02:40 P.M.	H.R. 4435	WITHDRAWN DEMAND FOR RECORDED VOTE – Mr. Garamendi asked unanimous consent to withdraw his demand for a recorded vote on amendment No. 5, as modified, and printed in House Report 113-455 to the end that the amendment stand rejected pursuant to the earlier voice vote on the amendment from May 20, 2014. Agreed to without objection.
5:02:41 P.M.	H.R. 4435	DISPOSITION OF AMENDMENT NO. 5 – The Chair announced that, without objection, the request for a recorded vote having been withdrawn, the Garamendi amendment No. 5, as modified, stands rejected in accordance with the previous voice vote thereon.
5:39:00 P.M.	H.R. 4435	On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 229 (Roll no. 225).
5:45:53 P.M.	H.R. 4435	On agreeing to the Sanchez, Loretta amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 194 – 227 (Roll no. 226).
5:50:55 P.M.	H.R. 4435	On agreeing to the Daines amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 – 196 (Roll no. 227).
5:51:15 P.M.	H.R. 4435	Mr. McKeon moved that the committee rise.
5:51:30 P.M.	H.R. 4435	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:51:39 P.M.	H.R. 4435	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4435 as unfinished business.
5:51:40 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to H. Res. 590 and on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4031 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:52:05 P.M.	H. Res. 590	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 590 — “Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4435) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3361) to reform the authorities of the Federal Government to require the production of certain business records, conduct electronic surveillance, use pen registers and trap and trace devices, and use other forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes, and for other purposes.”
6:00:36 P.M.	H. Res. 590	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 190 (Roll no. 228).
6:00:37 P.M.	H. Res. 590	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:01:31 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The Chair asked that the House observe a moment of silence in remembrance of our brave men and women in uniform who have given their lives in the service of our Nation in Iraq and in Afghanistan and their families, and all who serve in our Armed Forces and their families.
6:02:35 P.M.	H.R. 4031	Considered as unfinished business.
6:02:38 P.M.	H.R. 4031	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 – 33 (Roll no. 229).
6:02:39 P.M.	H.R. 4031	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:10:42 P.M.	H.R. 4435	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4435 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
6:11:00 P.M.	H.R. 4435	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6:13:26 P.M.	H.R. 4435	An amendment, offered by Mr. McKinley, No. 1 printed in Part A of House Report 113-460 to prohibit funds for the Administration to conduct any anti-fossil fuel climate change agenda, which includes the National Climate Assessment, the IPCC report, the UN’s Agenda 21, and the Social Cost of Carbon.
6:13:36 P.M.	H.R. 4435	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 590, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley Part A amendment No. 1.
6:25:40 P.M.	H.R. 4435	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McKinley amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:26:32 P.M.	H.R. 4435	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon, No. 1 consisting of amendments numbered 2, 3, 5, 12, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 32, 33, 60, 72, 82, 86, 100, 113, and 147 printed in part A of House Report 113-460.
6:26:43 P.M.	H.R. 4435	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 590, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon En Bloc amendment No. 1.
6:45:45 P.M.	H.R. 4435	On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:45:59 P.M.	H.R. 4435	An amendment, offered by Mr. Westmoreland, No. 4 printed in Part A of House Report 113-460 to strike section 341, which requires the disclosure of proprietary information.
6:46:03 P.M.	H.R. 4435	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 590, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westmoreland Part A amendment No. 4.
6:48:18 P.M.	H.R. 4435	By unanimous consent, the Westmoreland amendment was withdrawn.
6:48:32 P.M.	H.R. 4435	An amendment, offered by Mr. Shimkus, No. 6 printed in Part A of House Report 113-460 to delay relinquishment or agreeing to any proposal relating to the relinquishment of the responsibility of NTIA over Internet domain name system functions by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information until GAO submits a report to Congress on the role of the NTIA with respect to the Internet domain name system.
6:48:33 P.M.	H.R. 4435	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 590, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shimkus Part A amendment No. 6.
7:00:14 P.M.	H.R. 4435	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Shimkus amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Welch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:02:07 P.M.	H.R. 4435	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (WA), No. 6 printed in Part A of House Report 113-460 to provide a framework for closure of the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by December 31, 2016.
7:02:10 P.M.	H.R. 4435	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 590, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) Part A amendment No. 10.
7:17:50 P.M.	H.R. 4435	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:18:35 P.M.	H.R. 4435	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (WA), No. 11 printed in Part A of House Report 113-460 to eliminate indefinite military detention of any person detained under AUMF authority in the U.S., its territories, or possessions, by providing for immediate transfer to trial and proceedings by a court established under the Constitution or any appropriate state court. Amendment also strikes section 1022 of the bill.
7:19:21 P.M.	H.R. 4435	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 590, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) Part A amendment No. 11.
7:30:25 P.M.	H.R. 4435	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:31:37 P.M.	H.R. 4435	An amendment, offered by Mr. Heck (WA), No. 13 printed in Part A of House Rept. 113-460 to create a program that would give military communities that suffer from significant traffic problems caused by base population increases to compete for $200 million in grants to improve transportation infrastructure.
7:32:20 P.M.	H.R. 4435	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 590, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Heck (WA) amendment No. 13.
7:37:08 P.M.	H.R. 4435	By unanimous consent, the Heck (WA) amendment was withdrawn.
7:37:30 P.M.	H.R. 4435	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jenkins, No. 15 printed in Part A of House Rept. 113-460 to create a moratorium on the insourcing of previously contracted activities within DOD. Exceptions would be made (1) if the activity was “inherently governmental”, and thereby should never have been contracted out in the first place; and (2) if DOD would employ a “reverse A-76” to itemize specific costs saved to the taxpayer should the DOD be able to perform the commercial activity more efficiently for the taxpayer.
7:38:03 P.M.	H.R. 4435	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 590, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jenkins amendment No. 15.

7:49:32 P.M.	H.R. 4435	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jenkins amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Loebsack demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:50:12 P.M.	H.R. 4435	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lamborn, No. 17 printed in Part A of House Rept. 113-460 to limit the use of funds for implementing the New START treaty until certification that the Russian Federation is respecting Ukrainian sovereignty and is no longer violating the INF or CFE treaties.
7:50:49 P.M.	H.R. 4435	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 590, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lamborn amendment No. 17.
8:01:37 P.M.	H.R. 4435	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lamborn amendment No. 17, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:02:02 P.M.	H.R. 4435	An amendment, offered by Mr. Schiff, No. 21 printed in House Rept. 113-460 to sunset the 2001 AUMF effective 12 months from date of enactment of the bill.
8:02:44 P.M.	H.R. 4435	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 590, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schiff amendment No. 21.
8:14:42 P.M.	H.R. 4435	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Schiff amendment No. 21, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schiff demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:15:42 P.M.	H.R. 4435	An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer, numbered 24 printed in Part A of House Report 113-460 to require the CBO to update, on an annual basis, their report on the projected costs of U.S. nuclear forces.
8:15:45 P.M.	H.R. 4435	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 590, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 24.
8:24:44 P.M.	H.R. 4435	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 24, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:25:58 P.M.	H.R. 4435	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon, No. 2 consisting of amendments numbered 14, 25, 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 43, 68, 81, 97, 105, 122, 140,143, 144, 146, 148, and 161 printed in Part A of House Report 113-460.
8:26:37 P.M.	H.R. 4435	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 590, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon En Bloc amendment No. 2.
8:42:11 P.M.	H.R. 4435	On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:43:09 P.M.	H.R. 4435	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), numbered 28 printed in Part A of House Report 113-460 to restore $20 million of the proposed cut to defense environmental cleanup.
8:43:11 P.M.	H.R. 4435	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 590, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment No. 21.
8:49:14 P.M.	H.R. 4435	On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:49:36 P.M.	H.R. 4435	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon, No. 3 consisting of amendments numbered 40, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 130, 133, 139, and 141 printed in Part A of House Report 113-460.
8:49:46 P.M.	H.R. 4435	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 590, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon En Bloc amendment No. 3.
9:11:30 P.M.	H.R. 4435	On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:11:54 P.M.	H.R. 4435	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon, No. 4 consisting of amendments numbered 41, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 69, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 76, 110, 112, 125, 138, 156, 157, and 160 printed in Part A of House Report 113-460.
9:12:05 P.M.	H.R. 4435	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 590, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon En Bloc amendment No. 4.
9:24:20 P.M.	H.R. 4435	On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:24:37 P.M.	H.R. 4435	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon, No. 4 consisting of amendments numbered 77, 78, 79, 80, 83, 84, 85, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 98, 108, 109, 111, 116, and 135 printed in Part A of House Report 113-460.
9:24:43 P.M.	H.R. 4435	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 590, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon En Bloc amendment No. 5.
9:28:21 P.M.	H.R. 4435	On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:28:36 P.M.	H.R. 4435	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon, No. 6 consisting of amendments numbered 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 99, 101, 102, 103, 104, 115, 118, 119, 120, 121, 123, 124, 128, 136, 145, and 155 printed in Part A of House Report 113-460.
9:28:42 P.M.	H.R. 4435	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 590, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon En Bloc amendment No. 6.
9:30:44 P.M.	H.R. 4435	On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:30:56 P.M.	H.R. 4435	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McKeon, No. 7 consisting of amendments 57, 65 ,67, 106, 114, 117, 126, 127, 129, 131, 132, 134, 137, 142, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 158, 159, and 162 printed in Part A of House Report 113-460.
9:31:31 P.M.	H.R. 4435	McKeon amendment; modified by unanimous consent. Modification to amendment No. 35
9:31:51 P.M.	H.R. 4435	McKeon amendment; modified by unanimous consent. Modification to amendment no. 159
9:31:52 P.M.	H.R. 4435	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 590, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the McKeon En Bloc amendment No. 7, as modified.
9:40:26 P.M.	H.R. 4435	On agreeing to the McKeon amendments; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
9:41:04 P.M.	H.R. 4435	Mr. McKeon moved that the Committee rise.
9:41:14 P.M.	H.R. 4435	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
9:41:28 P.M.	H.R. 4435	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4435 as unfinished business.
9:43:04 P.M.		Ms. Foxx asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on May 22. Agreed to without objection.
9:43:23 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
9:44:46 P.M.		Mr. Fortenberry moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:44:55 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:44:56 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 22, 2014.

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Not Lovin’It

05/20/2014 Nativegrl77

By CAP Action War Room

Scenes From Yesterday’s Worldwide Fast Food Strikes

Yesterday we wrote about how fast food workers united to participate in the most widespread strike in the history of the fast food industry. Employees of fast food restaurants across the United States and around the world took the risk of walking off the job to demand higher pay, better treatment at work, and the opportunity for those who work hard to get ahead. All told, there were strikes in 230 cities, in 33 countries, on 6 continents around the world — including 150 cities in the United States.

Take a look at some of pictures from this worldwide event, and find more by following the twitter hashtag #FastFoodGlobal.

New York, NY: