11/15/2012 : There will be no further roll call votes during this week’s session of the Senate.

WRAP UP

1) Motion to invoke cloture on S.3525, the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012; Invoked: 84-12

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.1440, the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act with a committee-reported substitute amendment and an Alexander amendment by voice vote.

Passed H.R.6570, an Act to amend the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to consolidate certain CBO reporting requirements.

Discharged the HELP committee and adopted S.Res.490, a resolution designating the week of September 16, 2012, as “Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week”, reaffirming the importance of an enhanced and coordinated research effort on mitochondrial diseases, and commending the National Institutes of Health for its efforts to improve the understanding of mitochondrial diseases.

Adopted S.Res.597, a resolution to permit the collection of clothing, toys, food, and house wares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Adopted S.Res.598, commending and congratulating the San Francisco Giants for winning the 2012 World Series.

Adopted S.Res.599, expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism.

Adopted S.Con.Res.60, a resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate pending the adjournment of the House of Representatives.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following:

-FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION

Executive Calendar #345 Martin J. Gruenberg – to be Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

-FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION

Executive Calendar #519 Thomas Hoenig – to be Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

If the House does not adopt S.Con.Res.60, the adjournment resolution, the Senate will convene on the following dates and at the following times for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted:

– Friday, November 16^th at 9:30am

– Tuesday, November 20^th at 12:00pm

– Friday, November 23^rd at 3:00pm

the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET November 26, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
It will be in order for Senator Sessions or his designee to recognized to make a Budget Act point of order with respect to S.3525, the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012. Subsequently, it will be order for Senator Reid or his designee to move to waive the point of order.
At 5:30pm, all post-cloture time on S.3525, the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 will be considered expired. The Senate will then proceed to up to two roll call votes:

Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to S.3525 (if a point of order and motion to waive are raised)
Passage of S.3525, as amended by the Tester substitute amendment #2875

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Watch Live House Floor Proceedings

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of November 16, 2012

9:00:23 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:27 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:21 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:28 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. McNerney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:28 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.
9:14:34 A.M.	H.R. 6156	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 808. H.R. 6156 — “To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes.”
9:14:39 A.M.	H.R. 6156	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6156 with 1 hour and 30 minutes 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 Rules Committee Print 112-33 shall be considered as adopted. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.
9:15:01 A.M.	H.R. 6156	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 6156.
9:50:55 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 6570, and S. 1440. Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 60.
9:52:18 A.M.	H.R. 6156	DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H.R. 6156.

10:55:44 A.M.	H.R. 6156	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:56:56 A.M.	H.R. 6156	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6156, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Camp demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 6156 until later in the legislative day.
10:57:15 A.M.	S. Con. Res. 60	Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 60 — “Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.”
10:58:03 A.M.	S. Con. Res. 60	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
10:58:29 A.M.	S. Con. Res. 60	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:58:41 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 11:30 a.m. today.
11:30:59 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 16.
11:31:05 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on passage of H.R. 6156, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:31:16 A.M.	H.R. 6156	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6156 — “To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes.”
12:03:08 P.M.	H.R. 6156	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 365 – 43 (Roll no. 608).
12:03:09 P.M.	H.R. 6156	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:04:10 P.M.	H. Res. 813	Mr. Burton (IN) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
12:04:15 P.M.	H. Res. 813	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 813 — “Expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism.”
12:05:06 P.M.	H. Res. 813	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:05:09 P.M.	H. Res. 813	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:05:26 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:20:15 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

1:21:15 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:21:32 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:21:34 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to S. Con. Res. 60. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 27, 2012.

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must see Vid from WH

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President Obama Discusses Helping the Middle Class

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During a press conference, President Obama explains his mandate to help the middle class get ahead and recover from the recession. November 14, 2012.

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A Hug from the President

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A Hug from the President

President Obama hugs Vice President Biden following remarks at McCormick Place in Chicago on November 6th, 2012. First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia join them on-stage.

President Barack Obama hugs Vice President Joe Biden following his election night remarks at a reception at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, Nov. 6, 2012. Joining them on stage are First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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New Resources: Tax Credits Outreach Materials

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Spread the Word



	Help us make sure families around the country know about valuable state and federal tax credits.

National Women's Law Center

Here’s a sad fact: Each year millions of American families forgo valuable income when they fail to claim tax credits for which they are eligible.

That means that millions of dollars of tax credits go unclaimed every year. Tax credits — including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit (CTC), and Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) — provide an indispensable financial boost to vulnerable women and families struggling to make ends meet. But women and their families have to know about these tax benefits in order to claim them.

This is why we need your help to spread the word about tax credits. And this is why we are so delighted to debut our new and improved Tax Credits Outreach Resources. We’ve made it easier than ever for advocates to spread the word about these credits.

Our new resources include:

State-specific outreach fliers in English and Spanish
Our Toolkit for Advocates, with sample:
- Newsletter
- LTE
- PSA script
- Press release
- Social Media tools
- List of what to bring to free tax preparation sites
Fact sheets on tax credits for families and tax information for domestic violence advocates
A link to sign up to become an NWLC Community Partner

If you work or volunteer with families that are likely eligible for tax credits and/or in a program that supports children and families, you can help get the word out! Simply hanging fliers in classrooms, hallways, and offices, sending them home with young children, or talking about tax credits at parent meetings could make a difference for the families you work with. Be sure to let us know how you’re spreading the word about tax credits, or if there’s anything we can do to help, by emailing Amy Qualliotine at aqualliotine@nwlc.org.

Thanks for all that you do to help families learn about tax credits!

Sincerely,

Amy Matsui
Senior Counsel
National Women’s Law Center

P.S. If you missed our webinar “Tax Credits Outreach Made Easy: Tips & Tools for Advocates,” you can find a recording of the presentation here.

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trying to swift boat John Kerry again!

11/15/2012 Nativegrl77

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They’re at it again.

If you saw the President’s press conference today, it’s become clear that the right-wing noise machine has chosen to start to launch smears against potential Obama administration nominees, before they’re even nominated. Senators John McCain and Lindsay Graham are already smearing Ambassador Susan Rice, who might be a nominee for Secretary of State.

And now, the right is even raising old, debunked Swift Boat attacks against Senator John Kerry.

On his FOX News show, last night, Sean Hannity (who never served a day in his life) promised an “investigative” report into Senator Kerry, a decorated Veteran, who volunteered for the war in Vietnam. Let’s put an end to this now.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE PETITION TO FOX NEWS AND SEAN HANNITY

According to Hannity, Senator Kerry needs to be “vetted,” and he’s just the guy to do it.

In reality, Hannity’s just planning to rehash the Swift Boating that occurred in 2004 – a blatant smearing of a Veteran who served our nation with honor. It’s disgusting.

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT SENATOR KERRY AGAINST RIGHT WING ATTACKS

Let’s stop this all of this smearing before it starts. Click here to sign our petition, today.

Thanks for your support.

Sincerely,
Jon Soltz
Iraq War Veteran
Chairman, VoteVets.org
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