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As the White House gets ready for Tuesday’s State of the Union, it’s been a busy week at the White House: The President announced important reforms to the National Security Agency and new measures to prevent sexual assault. He also honored Martin Luther King with a service project at DC Central Kitchen, signed the 2014 appropriations bill into law to fund the government, and hosted a conference of mayors. Watch the 199th episode of West Wing Week:
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| A Day in the Life: Inside the State of the Union with Valerie Jarrett
Yesterday, Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett took over our Instagram account to give us an up close and personal look into preparation for this year’s State of the Union address. Join a Virtual Road Trip with President Obama on Google+ Later next week, President Obama will take a virtual roadtrip across the country via Google+ Hangouts to discuss the issues and policies laid out in the speech with citizens joining from around the country. Big Data and the Future of Privacy Last Friday, the President spoke to the American people, and the international community, about how to keep us safe from terrorism in a changing world while upholding America’s commitment to liberty and privacy that our values and Constitution require. Our national security challenges are real, but that is surely not the only space where changes in technology are altering the landscape and challenging conceptions of privacy. |
the Senate ~~ CONGRESS 1/27 ~~ the House
The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, January 27, 2014.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1926, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act.
At 5:30pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1926. As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to the bill on Thursday, January 16th
5:39pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1926, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014;
Invoked: 86-13
Cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to the Flood Insurance bill, S.1846, by a vote of 86-13. There will now be up to 30 hours for debate on the motion to proceed. We will continue to work on an agreement to consider amendments to the bill.
There will be no further roll call votes tonight.
The Senate will convene at 10:00am on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1926, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, post-cloture.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly party caucus meetings.
By consent, time during the adjournment and recess will count post-cloture.
At 9:00pm, the President will deliver the State of the Union Address. All senators are invited to attend the joint session. The Senate will begin gathering in the Senate Chamber at 8:20pm and depart from the Senate Chamber at 8:30pm to proceed as a body to the Hall of the House.
WRAP UP
Wrap Up for Monday, January 27, 2014
Roll Call Votes
1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1926, Flood Insurance.
Additional Legislative items
Passed S.1901, a bill to authorize the President to extend the term of the nuclear energy agreement with the Republic of Korea until March 19, 2016.
Adopted S.Res.337, expressing support for the designation of January 28, 2014, as National Data Privacy Day.
Adopted S.Res.338, a resolution designating Diane K. Skvarla as Curator Emeritus of the United States Senate
Adopted H.Con.Res.75, Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.
Began the rule 14 process to place S.1963, a bill to repeal section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, on the Legislative Calendar of Business.
No Executive items
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Last Floor Action:
10:25:30 P.M. – The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 28, 2014
Last Floor Action:
9:01:00 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn.
The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 27, 2014.
The Senate will convene at 10:00am on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1926, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, post-cloture.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly party caucus meetings.
By consent, time during the adjournment and recess will count post-cloture.
At 9:00pm, the President will deliver the State of the Union Address. All senators are invited to attend the joint session. The Senate will begin gathering in the Senate Chamber at 8:20pm and depart from the Senate Chamber at 8:30pm to proceed as a body to the Hall of the House.
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Dear friends across the US,
 The world is about to sign up to a 100% clean energy future! But the goal to completely cut carbon is at risk at the Lima climate talks. Let’s flood negotiators with messages now to make sure they know the world is watching, and to stand strong for climate action!
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Something huge is happening this week — our governments are about to set a goal to cut carbon pollution completely, putting us on a path to 100% clean energy! This target is now in the draft Global Climate Agreement, but it is at risk.
Right now, Ministers from all over the world are on their way to Lima, Peru to hammer out the agreement. But oil, coal and fracking companies, and countries that want to keep polluting are lobbying hard to pull this crucial target from the text. That’s where we come in.
People power forced through this crucial goal, now we have to protect it! If we don’t, scientists are clear — catastrophic and runaway climate change is inevitable. Our best chance of blocking back-room deals with polluters is bombarding our Ministers with thousands of messages.
If enough of us act, they’ll know they’re being watched and expected to stand strong for the goal of 0 carbon, and 100% clean energy. Send your message now!
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/lima_summit_100_clean_us/?biEWLbb&v=49777
The Avaaz team is on the ground and will ensure each country’s delegate and media know how many messages have been sent per country, and our messages could even be projected onto screens right in the conference hall and hand delivered to Ministers.
Long time climate activists are saying there is more hope for action now than ever! After hundreds of thousands of us took to the streets in September demanding climate action, the EU, US and China finally started to move in the right direction. Getting their commitment to reduce carbon pollution to zero would be a massive step forward. Let’s lock in this progress before the lobbyists can unravel it. Send a message now:
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/lima_summit_100_clean_us/?biEWLbb&v=49777
For years we’ve been campaigning for climate action. And now our governments are finally moving in the right direction, but the stakes could not be higher, and what happens next will depend on us. Let’s do everything we can to win the deal we need to save the world!
With hope,
Alice, Iain, David, Emily, Laura, Oscar, Fatima, Ricken and the whole Avaaz team
MORE INFORMATION
UN climate talks begin as global temperatures break records (BBC)
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-30225511
Prior to climate deal, talks begin in Peru (Times of India)
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/global-warming/Prior-to-climate-deal-talks-begin-in-Peru/articleshow/45341101.cms
Will Lima climate talks pave way for a binding treaty in Paris in 2015? (The Guardian)
http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2014/dec/01/will-lima-climate-talks-pave-way-for-a-binding-treaty-in-paris-in-2015
Cautious optimism as delegates descend on Lima ahead of UN climate talks (ABC News)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-30/five-things-to-know-about-lima-climate-talks/5929290
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