President Obama Signs Transportation, Student Loan Bill Friday, July 6, 2012 Washington, DC

President Obama signed HR 4348, the bill passed by Congress on the last day before the 4th of July recess, which includes the transportation and student loan interest rate bills.

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Washington State : Maria Cantwell is fighting for you … Rose Kapolczynski, Friends of Maria

07/17/2012 Nativegrl77

You know that Maria Cantwell is fighting for you.

Today we’re sharing her record with every voter in Washington state, on the airwaves and online, as we launch our first campaign ad.

Maria wanted you to be among the first to see our ad, which focuses on Washington’s aerospace industry and Maria’s fight to keep our economy growing. Click here to watch it right now:

And after you’ve watched the video, please forward this email to five friends so that they can watch it, too!

Washington state is the hub of America‘s aerospace industry. More than 84,000 Washingtonians work in aerospace, and hundreds of thousands of jobs across the state depend on aerospace as well.

That’s why Maria has made it a top priority to see that aerospace isn’t just a tradition in Washington, but a vibrant part of our state’s future, too.

Maria has worked with community colleges to develop job retraining programs and helped Boeing win an Air Force contract that could mean up to 11,000 Washington jobs. And that’s why, from the start, she has made sure the deck isn’t stacked against Washington.

She’s worked with aviation leaders — from Everett to Yakima, from Spokane to Vancouver — to help Washington’s aerospace economy stay competitive and support jobs in communities across our state.

Watch Maria’s new ad, and see what she’s doing to keep Washington jobs in Washington!

While so much time in the “other” Washington is consumed with partisan bickering, Maria is focused on the work at hand: revitalizing our economy and making life better for families in Washington state.

As one of our strongest supporters, you already know Maria’s record of fighting for Washington state. With your help, we’ll be able to tell her positive story of accomplishment all over the state. We couldn’t do it without you.

Thank you,

Rose Kapolczynski Senior Adviser Friends of Maria

P.S. After voters watch our new ad, they’ll know why it’s so important to re-elect Maria to the Senate this November. Please help us spread this message throughout Washington by contributing now!

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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate considers S.3369,Disclose Act

07/17/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET July 17, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The time until 12:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the second 30 minutes.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
Additionally, the time from 2:15pm until 3:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or the designees.
At 3:00pm, there will be a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3369, the DISCLOSE Act, upon reconsideration.

did you know that our members of Congress will take a … State Work Period August 6 -September 7, 2012

By unanimous consent, the Senate passed H.R.205, HEARTH Act of 2012, Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Home ownership Act of 2011.

3:04pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3369, DISCLOSE Act, upon reconsideration; Not Invoked: 53-45

Senator Reid moved to proceed to Calendar #442, S.3364, the Bring Jobs Home Act, and filed cloture on the motion to proceed. Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote will occur at a time to be determined on Thursday

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3369, the DISCLOSE Act, upon reconsideration; Not Invoked: 53-45

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Indian Affairs Committee and passed H.R.205, the Helping Expedite and Advance Tribal Home ownership (HEARTH) Act of 2011.

Discharged the Judiciary Committee and adopted S.Res.483, commending efforts to promote and enhance public safety on the need for yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing bonding.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.3393, the Middle Class Tax Cut Act. (Reid)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 17, 2012.

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2:12:23 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

12:00:00 P.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

12:00:22 P.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable John Abney Culberson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:00:51 P.M.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

12:01:05 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 July 16, 2012 at 2:12 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 2527, with an amendment.

12:01:58 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:04 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.

2:00:25 P.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

2:01:40 P.M.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

2:01:43 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2:02:13 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:10:48 P.M.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency and related measures dealing with the former Liberian regime of Charles Taylor are to continue in effect beyond July 22, 2012. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-124).

2:12:23 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

5:00:06 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.
5:01:31 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
5:01:50 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>Mr. Griffin (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 1959 — “To require a report on the designation of the Haqqani Network as a foreign terrorist organization and for other purposes.”
5:02:10 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:02:12 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1959.
5:09:53 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:09:57 P.M.	S. 1959	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:10:57 P.M.	H.R. 6018	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6018 — “To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.”
5:11:16 P.M.	H.R. 6018	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:11:18 P.M.	H.R. 6018	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6018.
5:18:36 P.M.	H.R. 6018	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.
5:19:45 P.M.	S. 2165	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2165 — “To enhance strategic cooperation between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.”
5:20:12 P.M.	S. 2165	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:20:15 P.M.	S. 2165	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2165.
5:52:22 P.M.	S. 2165	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:52:29 P.M.	S. 2165	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:52:38 P.M.	S. 2009	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2009 — “To improve the administration of programs in the insular areas, and for other purposes.”
5:52:56 P.M.	S. 2009	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:52:59 P.M.	S. 2009	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2009.
6:02:33 P.M.	S. 2009	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.
6:02:46 P.M.		The House received a communication from Gary L. Ackerman, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Ackerman notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Queens and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
6:03:28 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 July 17, 2012 at 12:53 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 205.
6:04:04 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:15 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.
6:30:38 P.M.	H.R. 6018	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6018 — “To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.”
6:55:22 P.M.	H.R. 6018	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 333 – 61 (Roll no. 469).
6:55:22 P.M.	H.R. 6018	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:12 P.M.	S. 2009	Considered as unfinished business. S. 2009 — “To improve the administration of programs in the insular areas, and for other purposes.”
7:05:28 P.M.	S. 2009	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 – 11 (Roll no. 470).
7:05:29 P.M.	S. 2009	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:25 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:09:04 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:39:27 P.M.		Mr. Tonko moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:39:31 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:39:42 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 18, 2012.

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must see Whitehouse Vids

07/16/2012 Nativegrl77

Champions of Change: Fight Against Youth Homelessness

The White House honors leaders who have made a significant difference in the way their communities combat homelessness among children and youth. July 12, 2012.More

Weekly Address: It’s Time for Congress to Pass the Middle Class Tax Cut Extension

President Obama calls on Congress to act now to extend tax cuts for the 98 percent of Americans making less than $250,000 for another year.More

First Lady Michelle Obama Honors National Design Awards Winners

First Lady Michelle Obama hosts a luncheon honoring the Smithsonian’s 2012 Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award winners. July 13, 2012.More

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President Obama in Cedar Rapids, Iowa: The McLaughlins and MiddleClass Tax Cuts

07/16/2012 Nativegrl77

Jul 14, 2012 by BarackObamadotcom

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Before President Obama delivered remarks at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, he visited the home of Jason and Ali McLaughlin to discuss the need for Congress to extend the middle-class tax cuts that would prevent a tax hike on all families earning less than $250,000.
As a result of the tax cuts President Obama has already signed into law, the McLaughlin’s have received a total of about $4,900 in tax relief over the President’s first term. President Obama has committed to extend the middle class tax cuts that expire at the end of this year–if these tax cuts expired, the McLaughlins could face a tax increase of about $2,000.
In his speech, President Obama outlined his plan to build an economy from the middle out, not the top down, by ensuring hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded, making critical investments in education and clean energy, and by reforming our tax system to restore middle class security and pay down our deficits in a balanced way.