Tell EPA: Take away BP’s billions in federal contracts
BP continues to stonewall the American people about the growing Deep Horizon disaster in the Gulf, even while the company reaps millions of dollars in profits each day from its other federal leases. The White House, the Department of Interior, and Congress are all crying foul, but they are not taking action to hold BP accountable. If the Obama administration is serious about making BP pay, there is a very simple and powerful tool at its disposal: the EPA can take away BP’s billions in federal contracts. The Environmental Protection Agency has the authority to bar BP from receiving U.S. government contracts. Suspension of BP contracts would mean the loss of billions of dollars and effectively stop the company from drilling in federally controlled oil fields both on and offshore. This is the strongest possible action that could be taken against BP. Discretionary debarment is among the most serious actions EPA can take. EPA’s own regulations allow the agency to ban BP from future contracts after considering “the frequency and pattern of the incidents, corporate attitude both before and after the incidents, changes in policies, procedures, and practices.” Prior to the current Gulf spill, EPA had linked BP to at least four instances of criminal misconduct and BP has paid tens of millions in fines for environmental crimes. According to the public interest investigative journalists at Pro Publica, the EPA is considering re-evaluating BP and determining whether the company’s actions leading up to and following the Deep Horizon spill are evidence of an institutional problem inside BP that would qualify for debarment action. If BP is hit with discretionary debarment, the company would lose valuable contracts for selling fuel to the military and would be prohibited from obtaining or renewing drilling leases on federal land. It could also cancel BP’s current federal leases. The impact on BP’s bottom line could be in the billions of dollars. Neither Congress, nor President Obama, nor Interior Secretary Salazar have taken steps to truly hold BP accountable. It’s up to EPA to use the regulatory tools at its disposal to make BP pay. The American people are outraged by the politicians’ inaction in the face of an exponentially growing economic and environmental disaster in the Gulf. It’s time for EPA to take immediate and decisive action. Your pressure works. Sign the petition to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson today. Becky Bond, Political Director |
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Tuesday topics &some News …
It’s a day to Breathe in slowly through the nose then breathe slowly out and …sit be still and stay calm …
The agent of change is Americans and some 53% voted for it … now things are changing even though Republicans are the Political Party of No and clearly Obstructionists should be voted out of office not into Public Office when they clearly stand for Wall Street, Big Banks and AIG types
FYI.. there are reports that Obama is very upset that this BP oil gusher has not been plugged; question is …who has the know how, equipment and skills … point is not even the 3stooges have the skills; though they are profiting from the gamble or risk to the people or environment is clear. This current event or incident is not the President’s fault and it does surprise me to see people on the left freak out before or without finding out what can the government do or can’t do before lashing out and it is not his Katrina and how offensive that people on both sides of the aisle have gone there… Progressives and Liberals are far too willing to throw our leaders overboard and need to help find solutions instead of what being heard on the air waves …stop it! Support the President and think about where we would be with the Palin/McCain ticket or any Republican in Office at this time of unprecedented errors, blunders and corrupt behavior by people that he is trying to fix to get Americans back on track
As we move into full special and mid-term Election Campaign mode; the Hawaii special election was by all accounts a mistake in judgment, the Republican winner is only a temporary winner and it’s obvious that the Democratic Party will win in November when people of both Democrats combine votes and Win.
There have been many candidates out there saying crazy things on national television; mostly Republicans … then pull back, some are going off the campaign trail; like Rand Paul …some are making positive comments about the tea party movement then reversing their support within the same sentence; others have been caught with on-the-spot torture by talkingheads; while the written word has made a lot of people gasp at what a candidate did or said and last there was the john king interview or 3rd degree he tried to do on Joe Sestak has not gone away …he made me stop and wonder just what is he up to and as he quickly put the brakes on the uncomfortable interview by John King who had a big smirk on his face. Any and all Democratic candidates need to be ready for on-the-spot accusatory questions … don’t go there!
The light of day on everything that BP didn’t do while saying they had it under control or was willing to gamble is coming out more and more. The count down is on for the Top-Kill to be implemented on Wednesday. The anger toward the government is palatable but it just seems misdirected by people who may just be misinformed about what may be a protocol conflict. The facts from some in charge is that if the government did take charge what would they do to stop the flow when they don’t have the equipment. The other fact among many others; is …who ultimately would be responsible if something bad happens… til now the industry has regulated themselves, which, was instituted about 20years ago; the BP,Halliburton, TransOcean group maybe others have gotten away with too much.
The time for Reform and Regulation is now and if anyone has watched the video’s; it’s clear that this is no longer a leak anymore but a gusher. We all might be mad but offering up solutions about how to siphon up the oil headed toward the beaches,Wetland,Marches and Estuaries; BP needs to admit they need help to keep the oil from other parts of the Wetlands and Marshes and that should be the focus of our government.
In other attempts to be bipartisan; The President met with Republicans and Mitch McConnell on national tv was very negative maybe aloof at what lays ahead of trying to get Americans back on track he stated that the President has been too left of center and if the President truly wanted bipartisan he would have to come back to the center …and as a voter this truly means that Mitch McConnell and his Republican associates will continue to be the Party of No and act as obstructionist in our move toward progress into the 21st Century; they continue to be on the Side of Big Money and Wall Street who do not want Financial Reform or to fix the problems that shoved us into the ditch created by mostly Republicans and a Republican President who did not pay for his legislation actions 2wars, major tax cuts for the rich … is this what Americans want?
Other News …
**The President is sending 1200 National Guard Troops to the Border of AZ
**President Obama will be going to the Gulf Coast to see the current damage
**The 2014 NFL Super Bowl will be played in New York City in New Jersey
**Reports of our President met with Republicans
**The violence in Kingston is out of control/travel alert is still in effect
**DADT compromise is on the table/Senate cmte Vote possibly on Thursday & implemented in 12/2010
**A memorial will be held in Jackson, MS for the 11 oil rig workers who died at 2pm
C-SPAN…
Pres. Obama Remarks on Small Business
Rep. Frank on Financial Regulations
Anti- fraud bill seeks to protect senior citizens
Elderly advocate organizations testify on the growing fraud trends targeting seniors at a House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security. Representatives from AARP, Elder Abuse Victims Advocates, and the Elder Justice Coalition give their opinions on the Senior Financial Empowerment Act. The bill seeks to increase public awareness of fraud schemes and equip the public to identify and combat fraudulent activity.
Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2009President Obama Urges GOP support on immigration and energy legislation
In a rare Capitol Hill appearance, President Obama today met behind closed doors with Senate Republican leaders urging them for their cooperation in finishing work on measures to help create jobs and improve our economy. “The president told the conference that the Gulf oil disaster should heighten our sense of urgency to hasten the development of new, clean energy sources that will promote energy independence and good-paying American jobs,” the White House said in a statement after Obama’s luncheon.
Gulf Oil Spill Press Conference 5/24
Lawrence Summers: From Earlier 5/24
Hearing Probes Oil Spill Liability
While oil giant BP attempts a new technique – called the “kill method” – to stop the flow of oil and gas from the month-old Deepwater Horizon leak in the Gulf of Mexico, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today reviews financial responsibility issues stemming from the spill. Last week, BP announced that it intends to cover economic damages in excess of the present $75 million liability cap. This morning on the Washington Journal, Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) discusses the federal government and BP response to the spill.
Sen. Cardin on WJ: LIVE on C-SPAN
Oil Spill Hearing: c-span.org at 10am ET
Fmr. Sec. of State Kissinger Urges Nuclear Treaty Ratification
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger provides his historical perspective on nuclear disarmament and U.S.-Russia relations in testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today. The committee is reviewing the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) signed last month by President Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev.
Kissinger served as Secretary of State and National Security Adviser at the height of the Cold War, during the Nixon and Ford administrations, and has publicy supported the treaty. The new accord builds upon nonproliferation and arms reduction measures in the 1991 START and 2002 Moscow treaties and, after approval by this committee, requires ratification by the full Senate.
Kissinger served as Secretary of State and National Security Adviser at the height of the Cold War, during the Nixon and Ford administrations, and has publicy supported the treaty. The new accord builds upon nonproliferation and arms reduction measures in the 1991 START and 2002 Moscow treaties and, after approval by this committee, requires ratification by the full Senate.
Hearing: LIVE on C-SPAN3 Secs. Clinton & Gates on START Treaty (5/18) START Signing Ceremony (4/8) Kissinger on Nuclear Reduction (2/28/92)
Statement by Henry Kissinger, et al on TreatyQueen Presents Agenda for Coalition Government
Following tradition, Queen Elizabeth II presented the government’s agenda for the year at the State Opening of the British Parliament. The speech was drawn up by British Prime Minister David Cameron, in agreement with Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, after the May 6th general election led to a coalition government between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats.
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Tuesday talk&votes in Congress …
The Senate Convenes: 10:00amET May 25, 2010
Senate cmte vote on DADT possible on Thursday. Today the President announced he will be going to the Gulf Coast to see the current damage/get updates and he stated: “I’m calling on Congress to pass (the) small business jobs package as soon as possible,” Obama said in remarks prepared for delivery at the White House. “I urge both chambers to act on these proposals as soon as possible. This shouldn’t be a partisan issue.”
Resume consideration of HR4899, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations.
Recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus luncheons.
Senator Reid filed cloture on the committee reported substitute amendment and HR4899, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations. As a result of cloture being filed, there is a 1pm tomorrow filing deadline for first degree amendments.
Unanimous Consent:
– S.2874, “Roy Rondeno, Sr. Post Office Building,” in New Orleans, LA
– S.3200, “Zachary Smith Post Office Building,” in Hornell, NY
– H.R.3250, “Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn Post Office Building,” in Riverhead, NY
– H.R.3634, “George Kell Post Office,” in Swifton, AR
– H.R.3892, “E.V. Wilkins Post Office,” in Roper, NC
– H.R.4017, “Ann Marie Blute Post Office,” in Shrewbury, MA
– H.R.4095, “Congresswoman Jan Meyers Post Office Building,” in Overland Park, KS
– H.R.4139, “Sergeant Matthew L. Ingram Post Office,” in Hickory, MS
– H.R.4214, “Roy Wilson Post Office,” in Palm Desert, CA
– H.R.4238, “W.D. Farr Post Office Building,” in Greeley, CO
– H.R.4425, “Martin G. ‘Marty’ Mahar Post Office,” in North Troy, NY
– H.R.4547, “Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post Office,” in Cheyney, PA
– H.R.4628, “Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building,” in Westwood, NJ
– HR4840, “Clarence D. Lumpkin Post Office,” in Columbus, OH, with an amendment and an amendment to the title
– Passed H.R.5128, a bill to designate the US Department of Interior Building in Washington, DC, as the “Stewart Lee Udall Department of Interior Building”
– Adopted S.Con.Res.211, a concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the East Bay Regional Park District of California
The Senate confirmed the following nominations:
#894 Kerry Joseph Forestal to be United States Marshal for the Southern District of Indiana for a term of four years.
#895 John Dale Foster to be United States Marshal for the Southern District of West Virginia for the term of four years.
#896 Gary Michael Gaskins to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of West Virginia for the term of four years.
#897 Dallas Stephen Neville to be United States Marshal for the Western District of Wisconsin for the term of four years.
#898 R. Booth Goodwin II, to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia for the term of four years.
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The next meeting in the House: 10:30amET May 25, 2010
An anti-fraud bill to protect Seniors, currently voting on care for Veterans (413 yea – 2 nay)
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 25, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION
- 6:33 P.M. –
- SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
- 6:32 P.M. –
- Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Moran of KS be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on May 29. Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Moran of KS be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on May 28.
Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Moran of KS be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on May 27.
- 6:26 P.M. –
- ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
- H. Res. 1172:
- recognizing the life and achievements of Will Keith Kellogg
- H. Res. 1172:
- 6:25 P.M. –
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 410 – 0 (Roll no. 301).
- 6:17 P.M. –
- Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1189:
- commending Lance Mackey on winning a record 4th straight Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
- H. Res. 1189:
- 6:16 P.M. –
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 0, 3 Present (Roll no. 300).
- 6:09 P.M. –
- Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 2711:
- to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the transportation of the dependents, remains, and effects of certain Federal employees who die while performing official duties or as a result of the performance of official duties
- H.R. 2711:
- 6:08 P.M. –
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 0 (Roll no. 299).
- H.R. 3885:
- to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy
- H.R. 3885:
- 6:00 P.M. –
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 – 4 (Roll no. 298).
- 5:32 P.M. –
- Considered as unfinished business.
- 5:31 P.M. –
- UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
- 5:30 P.M. –
- National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity – the Speaker appointed (upon the recommendation of the Majority Leader): Dr. Carolyn Williams, Bronx, NY; Dr. William “Brit” Kirwan, Adelphi, MD; and Dr. Benjamin J. Allen, Cedar Falls, IA; (and upon the recommendation of the Minority Leader): Dr. Art Keiser, Parkland, FL; Mr. Arthur Rothkopf, Washington, DC;and Dr. William Pepicello, Phoenix, AZ .
- H. Res. 407:
- expressing support for designation of May as “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month”
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Castor (FL) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
- H. Res. 407:
- 5:16 P.M. –
- DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 407. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Castor (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- H. Res. 1372:
- honoring the University of Georgia Graduate School on the occasion of its centennial
- H. Res. 1372:
- 5:15 P.M. –
- At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bishop (NY) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
- 5:08 P.M. –
- DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1372. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- H. Res. 1161:
- honoring the Centennial Celebration of Women at Marquette University, the first Catholic university in the world to offer co-education as part of its regular undergraduate program
- H. Res. 1161:
- 5:07 P.M. –
- At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bishop (NY) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
- 4:56 P.M. –
- DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1161. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- H. Res. 1169:
- honoring the 125th anniversary of Rollins College
- H. Res. 1169:
- 4:55 P.M. –
- At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bishop (NY) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
- 4:48 P.M. –
- DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1169. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- H. Res. 1353:
- supporting the goals and ideals of Student Financial Aid Awareness Month to raise awareness of student financial aid
- H. Res. 1353:
- 4:47 P.M. –
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 4:41 P.M. –
- DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1353. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- H. Res. 1385:
- recognizing and honoring the courage and sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes
- H. Res. 1385:
- 4:40 P.M. –
- 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.
- 4:20 P.M. –
- DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1385. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Skelton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- H. Res. 1316:
- celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
- H. Res. 1316:
- 4:18 P.M. –
- At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
- 4:09 P.M. –
- DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1316. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- H. Res. 1189:
- commending Lance Mackey on winning a record 4th straight Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
- H. Res. 1189:
- 4:08 P.M. –
- 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.
- 4:05 P.M. –
- DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1189. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- H. Res. 1172:
- recognizing the life and achievements of Will Keith Kellogg
- H. Res. 1172:
- 4:04 P.M. –
- At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
- 3:52 P.M. –
- DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1172. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- H.R. 2711:
- to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the transportation of the dependents, remains, and effects of certain Federal employees who die while performing official duties or as a result of the performance of official duties
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.
- H.R. 2711:
- 3:50 P.M. –
- The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3200, S. 2874, H.R. 4840 amended, H.R. 4547, H.R. 4425, H.R. 4238, H.R. 4214, H.R. 4139, H.R. 4095, H.R. 4017, H.R. 3892, H.R. 3634, H.R. 3250, and H.R. 4628.
- H.R. 2711:
- to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the transportation of the dependents, remains, and effects of certain Federal employees who die while performing official duties or as a result of the performance of official duties
- H.R. 2711:
- 3:43 P.M. –
- DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 2711.
- 3:42 P.M. –
- Mr. Lynch moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
- 3:41 P.M. –
- The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
- H. Res. 584:
- recognizing the importance of manufactured and modular housing in the United States
- H. Res. 584:
- 3:40 P.M. –
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 – 4, 1 Present (Roll no. 297).
- 3:32 P.M. –
- Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1382:
- expressing sympathy to the families of those killed by North Korea in the sinking of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan, and solidarity with the Republic of Korea in the aftermath of this tragic incident
- H. Res. 1382:
- 3:31 P.M. –
- On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 411 – 3 (Roll no. 296). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 3:23 P.M. –
- Considered as unfinished business.
- 3:20 P.M. –
- ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE NUMBER OF HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath to the gentleman from Hawaii, the whole number of the House is 432.
- 3:08 P.M. –
- OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Charles Djou, First District, State of Hawaii, presented himself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House. The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter received from Mr. Scott T. Nago, Chief Election Officer, Office of Elections, State of Hawaii, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held May 22, 2010, the Honorable Charles Djou was elected representative to Congress of the First Congressional District, State of Hawaii.
- H. Res. 1258:
- expressing support for designation of May 2010 as Mental Health Month
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 – 1 (Roll no. 295). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H. Res. 1258:
- 3:02 P.M. –
- Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 5145:
- to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the continuing professional education reimbursement provided to health professionals employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs
- H.R. 5145:
- 3:01 P.M. –
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 2 (Roll no. 294).
- 2:30 P.M. –
- Considered as unfinished business.
- 2:29 P.M. –
- UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
- 12:11 P.M. –
- The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 707, S. 2868, and H.R. 4173 amended.
- 12:04 P.M. –
- ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
- 12:03 P.M. –
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
- 12:01 P.M. –
- Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
- 12:00 P.M. –
- The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 25.
- 10:40 A.M. –
- The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
- 10:31 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.
- 10:30 A.M. –
- The Speaker designated the Honorable John A. Yarmuth to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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Monday …Congress debates&votes
The Senate Convenes: May 24, 2010 2:00pmET . There will be a period of morning business until 3:00pm with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.
At 3:00pm, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of H.R.4899,
The Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill/ passed the House without amendment…HR4899 is for disaster relief and summer jobs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes like small business; it also rescinds certain amounts of funds from the accounts of programs and social services and possible debate on DADT
The following amendments are pending to HR4899:
Reid #4147 (text of S.3194, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act)
Session #4173 (discretionary spending caps)
At approximately 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a series of 2 roll call votes. Those votes will be in relation to the Brownback and Hutchison motions to instruct conferees with respect to Wall Street Reform.
Votes:
163: Brownback Motion to Instruct Conferees (auto dealers);
Agreed to: 60-30
164: Hutchison Motion to Instruct Conferees (proprietary trading);
Agreed To: 87-4
Unanimous Consent:
Passed S.707, the Telework Enhancement Act (with committee-reported amendments).
Passed S.2868, the Federal Supply Schedules Usage Act
Adopted S.Res.538, a resolution affirming the support of the United States for a strong and vital alliance with Thailand.
Adopted S.Res.539, a resolution designating May 24, 2010, as “Priscription Drug Disposal Awareness Day”.
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The next meeting in the House is May 24, 2010 12:30pmET
Morning Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m;Suspensions (13 Bills)
stay tuned the rest of the weeks focus could be Jobs, national defense,science/technology and spending in Elections Act/Subject to a Rule;possible debates on DADT
The House to vote on raising the oil tax
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 24, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION
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manic Monday and some News
All deep water drilling permits have been stopped(22); the 2 most recent permits have also been stopped.
This will be a week of campaigning for Democratic candidates; some are supported some say others are not true Democrats. This week seems to be the start of what can be considered Election Season as well as a whole lot of problems that need to be addressed by our President who with Congress has made things better. We all have to admit that government is there when all else has failed … all those who want and advocate less government, less taxes, less debt, less spending unless their state needs money is just one of several examples of why in this election year people need to be more aware of who they are about to vote into Public Office.
A vote for Rand Paul is a vote for going back in time when Women and Minorities were treated as things. We the People should be aware of Politicians like Rand Paul who want to get into Public Office ; it’s obvious he will never be able to move forward after hearing his stance on Civil Rights, Racism and who should control Private vs Public entities.
This has to be the worse time or moment to be a President yet the improvements and or changes put into place by votes are moving us into the right direction and will eventually turn our entire ruined system around; but change takes time. The change we all need is not from a Political Party that is against Reform unless they benefit from it first as Mitch McConnell and other Republicans have clearly showed Americans not only are they with the drill baby drill and Wall Street money takers. We all heard about the meetings and requests for money from Wall Street and Banks as reported by talkingheads on cable.
The stimulus money, which, was voted down but spent by Republicans who also gave out big checks and took credit for the money in basically each Republican State while saying the Obama Administration is spending way too much money and not paying for it while doling out the money at ribbon cuttings and more. It’s offensive and should be just one of many reasons to vote for the Democratic Party for the upcoming mid-terms and in November. It’s the responsibility of us all to remind folks that Republicans are stating stop spending, stop entitlements and continue to be the Party of No while being pro-Wall Street, pro-Banks; maybe doing backroom deals or fund-raising with them for the upcoming elections; in spite of We the People. The question is …who in their right mind would vote Republicans into Political Office without knowing that it will be bringing back the status quo… the change 53% voted for means getting folks who will have the courage to go with Party line and at this moment it’s a Democratic Party. That means voting in a Political Party that believes in equal rights for most everyone and who believe in true Reform of entities that gamble and create products that were meant to fail.
Other News …
LIVE Feed of Underwater BP Oil Spill
**BA airlines crew is on strike might cont for 5days
**Justices allow black firefighters lawsuit to move forward
**Reports that Brittney Murphy’s husband died
**Ford to hire 220 to build hybrid parts
**FBI says crime figures have gone down significantly in 2009
**Obama to talk security to Lebanon’s Prime Minster
**Reports are GOP are in a desperate move to derail the NC tea party campaign and succeeded as one has disqualified himself -Repub chair in NC/tom fetzer
C-SPAN …
Famed NYPD Detective Headlines Whistleblower Protection Forum
Frank Serpico, a former detective who revealed widespread corruption in the 1970s New York City Police Department, will today urge the passage of the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act in remarks to the 2010 National Whistleblower Assembly in Washington. The Government Accountability Project and Make it Safe Coalition host the event, which advocates for increased legal protections for those who speak out about corruption in their companies or agencies. Special White House Counsel for Ethics and Government Reform Norm Eisen and Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) will also address the group and review current federal and congressional efforts to protect whistleblowers.
White House Economic Adviser Outlines Fiscal Agenda.
As Congressional leaders meet this week to reconcile House- and Senate-passed versions of financial industry regulation legislation, National Economic Council Director Lawrence Summers gives the White House perspective in a speech promoted as “Reflections on Fiscal Policy and Economic Strategy.” The Senate passed a Wall Street regulation bill last week and must now negotiate a compromise with leaders in the House, which passed their bill in December. Each chamber is expected to appoint members this week to a Conference Committee that will reconcile the bills. Their report must be approved by the full House and Senate before being sent to the President for signing into law.
Lawrence Summers: C-SPAN at 11am ET
Congress Prepares Wartime Spending Bill as Committee Examines Fraud and Waste.
The Commission on Wartime Contracting (CWC) today examines the extent of and accountability for waste and fraud in wartime spending as the Senate begins work on a $45.4 billion spending bill for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Haiti disaster relief and other programs.
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CWC Hearing: C-SPAN2 at 9:30am ET Senate Floor: C-SPAN2 at 2pm ET |
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