While President Obama has undertaken a series of valuable efforts to emphasize to the Muslim world that the U.S. is not at war with them, that message is being undercut by radical conservatives here at home who are hell-bent on opposing the construction of Muslim places of worship. The most prominent example of this hysteria has been conservatives — including Sarah Palin — rallying against the construction of a mosque near the Ground Zero site in New York because, as the New York Post put it, “where there are mosques, there are Muslims, and where there are Muslims, there are problems.” The Manhattan fear-mongering is just one example of a national trend. In Murfreesboro, TN, a local Republican candidate for Congress recently claimed a proposed mosque was “designed to fracture the moral and political foundation of Middle Tennessee.” Meanwhile, the planned construction of a mosque in Southern California is currently inspiring fierce opposition from the local, “mostly conservative community.” The pastor of a church “just across a cul-de-sac from the site of the mosque” said Islam and Christianity “mix like oil water” and anticipated a “confrontational atmosphere” if the mosque is built. He ominously mused, “Are we supposed to be complacent just because these people say it’s a religion of peace?” In an event at the Center for American Progress Action Fund last week on homegrown extremism in the U.S., Duke University Professor David Schanzer expressed concerns about “the tone of public discourse” alienating Muslims within American Society. He observed that people have been allowed to “say things about Muslim Americans and Islam that they couldn’t say about any other racial or ethnic group and still be respected or still hold a high position in their community.”
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truthful Tuesday &some News – SB1070
The day will start with a lot of talk, whispers or whining with both the negative and positive vibes of something big is about to happen. If you listen to the right or Republicans clearly it is negative noise and or rhetoric that you will hear.
it is truly a day for being still, breathe deep breath slowly out and repeat when needed …
The numerous things on my mind that seem big include the Byrd replacement proceedings today, the Arizona birther and SB1070 are about to become official at the end of the month, there will be a vote on the Elena Kagan appointment for the Supreme Court today, Congress will possibly vote on HR4213 and HR5297 and are expected to pass because of the Byrd replacement of Carte Goodwin.
Republicans continue to their true colours with a lot of comments that border on unseemly, unbelievable definitely offensive and all about Profits over the People with a whole lot of talking points coming from their coaches or benefactors from Big Banks and Wall Street.
In a time when people are suffering the Political Party of No who says that it’s not that they don’t want folks to get unemployment they want the bill to be paid for yet when we were close to a depression on the brink of a financial ruin and really have not come back from completely they say No. However, it is not lost on me what the clear intent of this Political Party is and that is to bring the current administration to its knees and while Republican constituents continue to believe in small government; the only agency that could help was the government and that is the way it is suppose to be in any national emergency. The vote on the unemployment extensions should not have had this much trouble passing because it was and still is a national emergency. Republicans in the past have voted quite easily for unemployment extensions but since they are not in power they choose to stall, block and vote No. It is time to wake up folks. Republicans in Congress have been clear they are for supporting the upper class not the middle or lower class or they would have seen the need for their own constituents and voted YES to pass the UI benefits a long time ago -What happened to the United States financial system became an emergency very quickly. The fact that over 700 thousand people were dumped a week is no joke it was a reality that many people who have held jobs all their lives lost and then lost homes lost their 401k and more.
The collapse affected all aspects of business and how they treated their workers, decisions had to be made some made bold choices to outsource jobs others cut worker hours, some had to be let go, the worst of them decided it was a good time to fire the unwanted and some jobs that were will never be again. Now, reporters state that there are five people applying for every one job possibly available and while that is going on companies have reduced worker hours, changed paid jobs to commission only, jobs that were for all are now only for internship eligible… The world of work has changed and the fixes needed to our economy will need to address this aspect as well.
There are many people stating Congress will not get to immigration, as there are other more important things to deal with like climate change and clean energy. This President has shown that he can manage to deal with more than one issue at a time. The question is whether Congress and even more specifically the Democratic Party in the Senate up to dealing with all the bills that have been piling up that need to be voted into law. The changes that the current bills waiting for votes will fix our economy and help all Americans not just the select few that Republicans seem to feel deserve to be helped. If you have forgotten let me remind you that the Republican hcr bill offered up would only help about 3 million people and while laughable by all accounts they actually got on national TV and told over 300 million people this was their proposal. The information following that announcement was that there were no real numbers included so it could not be scored, the question of how they would choose who to be included in their bill swiftly was dumped, and folks in the Media hardly covered it at all. It was worthy of national coverage but it was so ridiculous the Media somehow was able to make it disappear. Now, most Republicans who were for immigration reform are no longer on board hey that is a surprise right? Immigration is important to all aspects of the United States economy whether we want to admit or not. We are getting closer to the end of the month and the Arizona laws that offend me are about to become official and will effect all not just people in Arizona but the whole country. The moves of the Governor in Arizona are wrong on so many levels and gotta say it is hard to believe other parts of the country want to put forth the same type of law that clearly gives the local police the right to engage in legal racial profiling. The real problem is employers who do not want to pay fair wages or insurance to folks who need, want to work and willing to work for less than minimum wage.
Other News …
**Boeing gets about 10billion in orders for Planes
**Tacoma Macy’s and the union are still at odds over fair hiring contracts and worker treatment
**King County of Seattle is considering raising the sales tax to deal with the 60million deficit
**The Gov’t has no real concern with the seepage yet but BP is planning another procedure called the Static Kill
**The Conf Cmmte vote for Elena Kagan was 13-6 with Grassely deciding to vote for her, the full Senate vote could happen next week
**There are rumors that Chief Justice Gingsburg may retire early
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C-SPAN …
Pres. Obama Remarks on the Economy
Wednesday at 7am (ET) on C-SPAN2
Prime Minister’s Questions
Vote on Solicitor General Kagan Confirmation
Joint Investigation into Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
Role of Interior Department in Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill, Part 1
Role of Interior Department in Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill, Part 2
Afghanistan, Economy, Oil spill on agenda as President meets with P.M. Cameron
Prime Minister David Cameron makes his first visit to Washington today to meet privately with President Obama at the White House. The two leaders are expected to discuss Afghanistan, the economy and BP’s handling of the Gulf oil spill. Following the meeting, they will hold a joint news conference.
The two last met at the G8 and G20 meetings in Canada last month, where the Prime Minister revealed he wanted to withdraw troops from Afghanistan within five years.
Yesterday, the BBC questioned P.M. Cameron on the recent revelation that BP lobbied the British government regarding the handling of the Lockerbie bomber, while simultaneously negotiating an oil deal with Libya. P.M. Cameron responded: “All I know is, as leader of the opposition, I could not have been more clear that I thought the decision to release al-Megrahi was completely and utterly wrong.”
In May, Cameron became Britain’s 12th Prime Minister under Queen Elizabeth.
The two last met at the G8 and G20 meetings in Canada last month, where the Prime Minister revealed he wanted to withdraw troops from Afghanistan within five years.
Yesterday, the BBC questioned P.M. Cameron on the recent revelation that BP lobbied the British government regarding the handling of the Lockerbie bomber, while simultaneously negotiating an oil deal with Libya. P.M. Cameron responded: “All I know is, as leader of the opposition, I could not have been more clear that I thought the decision to release al-Megrahi was completely and utterly wrong.”
In May, Cameron became Britain’s 12th Prime Minister under Queen Elizabeth.
News Conference: c-span.org at 2pm ET
BBC: P.M. Criticises Al-Megrahi Release Bloomberg: Ties Move Beyond `Kremlinology’Judiciary Cmte. to Vote on Nomination of Elena Kaga
The Senate Judiciary Committee is meeting today to discuss and vote on the nomination of Elena Kagan to be the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Last week, the committee delayed the vote on her nomination for one week. If confirmed, she would replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens and become the fourth woman in the Supreme Court’s history.
Senate Judiciary Cmte.: Now on C-SPAN3
C-SPAN’s Senate Confirmation Hub Page C-SPAN Biographical History: Elena KaganCOAST GUARD HEARINGS RESUME; BP WELL MANAGERS ABOARD RIG ABSENT
BP employees who where involved in the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, including survivors, testify before an independent hearing investigating the accident. Two of BP’s top supervisors, Donald Vidrine and Robert Kaluza, were also scheduled to appear before the joint Coast Guard & Bureau of Energy Management Commission hearing, but have declined. Vidrine cited health problems, while Kaluza’s attorney has not offered a reason for his absence.
Vidrine and Kaluza are reported to have argued with one another over how to proceed with operations on the Deepwater Horizon before the explosion. If the Justice Department finds that their actions led to the explosion, they could face criminal charges.
The commission is holding a week-long series of hearings regarding the explosion; this is the third session of hearings intended to collect facts and produce recommendations that will aid both organizations in their research and oversight duties.
Vidrine and Kaluza are reported to have argued with one another over how to proceed with operations on the Deepwater Horizon before the explosion. If the Justice Department finds that their actions led to the explosion, they could face criminal charges.
The commission is holding a week-long series of hearings regarding the explosion; this is the third session of hearings intended to collect facts and produce recommendations that will aid both organizations in their research and oversight duties.
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THIS WEEK on CHANGE.ORG: Racist Facebook App; Another BP Spill?; Rethinking Haiti Relief
Racist Facebook AppPlus: Another BP Spill? • Rethinking Haiti Relief • 50% of Children Missing • Prisons vs. Schools • Poverty-Creating Jobs This past week, Vaseline launched a controversial Facebook application that encouraged users to lighten the appearance of their skin. The application was targeted at users in India, who were asked to upload their profile photos and whiten their faces. This isn’t the first time Unilever — which owns Vaseline — has used less-than-discreet attempts to market the virtues of white skin in India. Back in 2008, the multinational began hawking a skin-whitening product called “White Beauty.” The difference now is that by using Facebook, Unilever has the potential to reach its more than 500 million users around the world, and spread its racially charged message that white is beautiful. The skin whitening industry has taken off across India and other Asian countries, and creams are sold on shelves in black neighborhoods in the U.S. as well. The last thing we need is a tool on Facebook to extend this disturbing trend online. While Unilever’s application is offensive, it gives Facebook the opportunity to draw a line in the sand of what sort of applications it is willing to host, and what kind of values it hopes to advance. As the largest social network in the world, the company has an unprecedented opportunity to advance tolerance and understanding. Let’s make sure it serves that purpose rather than serving as a platform for prejudice. Join us in calling on Facebook to remove Unilever’s racially charged application today. For more news and commentary on this week in change, see the summaries from your favorite causes below. |
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Another BP Spill? in ENVIRONMENT There’s another disaster waiting to happen in the Gulf. The BP Atlantis — the world’s largest oil and gas platform – pumps out 200,000 barrels of oil every day, despite grave safety concerns a whistleblower brought to Food & Water Watch last year. Ever since, the group has been pushing for federal officials to shut down the facility until it can ensure proper safety plans. So far, even after the spill, their concerns have fallen on ears deafened by cozy relationships with the industry. The group’s director, Wenonah Hauter, asks you to join their campaign to prevent another catastrophe. Read more » |
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Rethinking Haiti Relief in GLOBAL POVERTY Looks like Haiti’s “15 minutes of fame” are up. The journalists who flooded the zone following the earthquake have since fled, and donor patience is wearing thin. Meanwhile, rain floods Haiti’s rubble-strewn streets, and tent cities still house over a million survivors. Six months after the country was devastated by an earthquake, writes Changemaker Ruth Messinger, it’s time to re-think the relief effort. Read more » |
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50% of Children Missing in END HUMAN TRAFFICKING How do you lose half the children in your care? Ask the United Kingdom. A recent study found that 50% of child trafficking victims in the U.K. have gone missing. that’s right, just “poof” disappeared. Except when these children disappear, it’s usually back into exploitation in human trafficking rings. Read more » |
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Prisons vs. Schools in CRIMINAL JUSTICE They say your priorities are reflected in how you spend your money. If that’s the case, consider the fact that California spends $216,000 per incarcerated youth, and just $8,000 on each student in Oakland’s public schools. Nationwide, juvenile crime prevention programs are badly underfunded. Join Criminal Justice blogger Elizabeth Renter in telling Congress that it’s time to change this math. Read more » |
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Poverty-Creating Jobs in POVERTY IN AMERICA Post-recession job creation is coming, the experts say. Unfortunately, many of these jobs will pay less than $10 an hour. We’ve already got plenty of those professions, writes Poverty in America blogger Josie Raymond, including fast food service, farm work and more. What they all have in common is that they’re all professions that almost guarantee you’ll live below the poverty line. Read more » |
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Congress in Session …Tuesday 7/20 Goodwin replaces Senator Byrd, remarks&votes on HR5297/HR4213
The Senate Convenes at 10:00amET July 20, 2010
Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business with the time until 12:30pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. The Majority will control the first 30 minutes and the Republicans will control the next 30 minutes.
Senators are permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
Updates when needed today
The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, Carte Goodwin, of West Virginia, will be sworn as senator.
Following the swearing in, the Senate will resume consideration of the House Message on H.R.4213, Unemployment Insurance Extension, with the time until 2:30pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
At 2:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.4213, a bill to extend Unemployment benefits through November 2010.
Votes:
209: motion to invoke cloture with respect to H.R.4213, which extends Unemployment benefits through November; Invoked: 60-40
Cloture limits debate to 30 hours. If all time is used, the time would expire around 9pm Wednesday.
Following disposition of HR4213, (Unemployment Insurance), the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.5297, the Small Business Jobs bill.
Unanimous Consent:
Passed S.3250, the Federal Building Personnel Training Act of 2010.
Adopted S.Res.584, a resolution commemorating the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games.
Adopted S.Re.s 588, a resolution recognizing the economic and environmental impacts of the British Petroleum oil spill on the people of the Gulf Coast.
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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:30amET on July 20, 2010
. 7:32 P.M. –
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:31 P.M. –
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 27: Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min.
7:30 P.M. –
Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Wolf be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on July 23.
Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Wolf be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on July 22.
to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check system
7:28 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.
7:17 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1469.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the possession or use of cell phones and similar wireless devices by Federal prisoners
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:16 P.M. –
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:10 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1749.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit interstate commerce in animal crush videos, and for other purposes
7:09 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.
6:53 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5566.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
honoring the life, achievements, and distinguished career of Chief Justice William S. Richardson
6:52 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 voice vote.
6:44 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1470.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
to provide for adjustment of status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the United States after the earthquake of January 12, 2010
6:43 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 voice vote.
6:34 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5283.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to adopted alien children
6:33 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 voice vote.
6:25 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5532.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
6:24 P.M. –
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
6:22 P.M. –
Mr. Polis (CO) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1537.
recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, honoring the service members who fought in World War II and their families, and honoring the service members who are currently serving in combat operations
6:21 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 – 0 (Roll no. 453).
6:14 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
to rescind amounts authorized for certain surface transportation programs
6:13 P.M. –
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 0 (Roll no. 452).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:05 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
congratulating the University of South Carolina Gamecocks on winning the 2010 NCAA Division I College World Series
6:04 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): 400 – 6, 2 Present (Roll no. 451).
5:35 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
5:32 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.
congratulating the Saratoga Race Course as it celebrates its 142nd season
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.
5:31 P.M. –
WORDS TAKEN DOWN – During the course of debate, exception was taken certain words used and a demand was made to have words taken down. Unanimous consent was granted to withdraw the words. Without objection the words were withdrawn. The House resumed debate on H.Res. 1513.
5:04 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1513.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Orndorf Drive in Brighton, Michigan, as the “Joyce Rogers Post Office Building”
5:03 P.M. –
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Norton 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.
4:54 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5341.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
to require the Secretary of the Treasury to strike medals in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States and the establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center
4:53 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 voice vote.
4:37 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4684.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mrs. Maloney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
to authorize appropriations for the Directorate of Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal years 2011 and 2012, and for other purposes
4:36 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 voice vote.
4:07 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4842.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Clarke moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
recognizing the exemplary service and sacrifice of the soldiers of the 14th Armored Division of the United States Army, known as the Liberators, during World War II
4:05 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.
3:55 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1483.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Critz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
honoring the service and commitment of the 111th Fighter Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Critz 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.
3:44 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1411.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Critz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, honoring the service members who fought in World War II and their families, and honoring the service members who are currently serving in combat operations
3:43 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.
3:26 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1516.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Skelton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
to rescind amounts authorized for certain surface transportation programs
3:25 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.
3:04 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5604.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Perriello moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
supporting the goals and ideals of Railroad Retirement Day
3:03 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 voice vote.
2:33 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1463.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Brown, Corrine moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
to extend the period during which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and States are prohibited from requiring a permit under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act for certain discharges that are incidental to normal operation of vessels
2:32 P.M. –
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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 voice vote.
2:28 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5301.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
to deauthorize a portion of the project for navigation, Potomac River, Washington Channel, District of Columbia, under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers
2:27 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 voice vote.
2:22 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5545.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
to extend the final report deadline and otherwise reauthorize the National Commission on Children and Disasters
2:21 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 voice vote.
2:10 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5266.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:09 P.M. –
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.
12:02 P.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Luetkemeyer to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01 P.M. –
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
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 July 20.
10:53 A.M. –
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:32 A.M. –
MORNING-HOUR DEBATES – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of the legislative day.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Cuellar to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:31 A.M. –
The House convened, starting a new legislative day
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Monday mashup &some News
We are at a moment in time when people need to be looking out for each other because our financial outlook truly depends on the domino that is the government; we the People are the government and we all need help. It starts from the poor and is not limited to the middle class it includes our small business community, the private sector, and government workers. If you have not already heard, first responders, teachers, firefighters, and doctors who get government funds have become the first laid off, cut and or fired left and right. It is beyond my understanding to hear comments from the likes of a Sharron angle. She continues to state that people on unemployment are spoiled, oh and get this she said that Harry Reid’s effort to call NV banks to plead for over 79thousand jobs to be saved based on a local project was wrong to do. In a normal situation, too big to fail should be imposed on most projects if the money is funny but we are not in a normal situation.
Who is putting Political Party and Profits before The People? Who or What do you believe in? The facts or the stuff Republicans are throwing at us, come on even Alan Greenspan who implemented these tax cuts now calls for letting them expire, he went so far to as state that they were all wrong. No one on the Republican side can throw positive rhetoric on what happened to get us into this mess we, thankfully are slowly but surely coming out of because of the Obama Administration.
In addition to the financial rhetoric, we have racial rhetoric that has moved back and forth from SB1070 to coloreds, if you listen to Mark Williams; and do we really need anyone to break down the Mark Williams satire letter? It is quite obvious what he thinks and just to respond to Mr. Williams and others who feel he was not behaving like a racist – There are jerks in every race but there are also Black folks work just as hard have work ethics and integrity and if we were to judge you by your comments -you sir have no ethics. It would be great if he were banned from the airwaves entirely.
Speaking of airwaves, we all wait for news, any news from the various Media outlets who will give us good news about the BP cap because there are reports that something (methane) is seeping out from the bottom, which sounds ominous. We will all hear they have to lift the cap to release pressure on the well then hope that replacing it will be an easy task. We have to wait for the Senate to begin the replacement proceedings of the beloved late Senator Byrd with Governor Joe Manchin’ appointment of Carte Goodwin; this replacement will clinch the Democratic Party’s ability to pass the extensions bill (HR4213) for unemployment and hopefully the small business bill (HR5297) as well. It should be an eye-opening situation for folks who really have yet to decide who they want in power, who they want to govern, who has been working for The People, which includes the Middle and lower class, the poor, average Joe and Main Street instead of those who have turned their backs on those listed here. It is an obvious choice to me but far be it from me to understand why caring for people and their station in life as the wrong thing to do or that it is spoiling them. The US has undergone a financial crisis that began when a group of fairly wealth off people decided to dabble in off the grid behavior. And while it was covered up for who knows how long it all became too much that folks had to listen to the few regulators doing all but shooting at the moon to get attention someone’s attention at the end became anybody who would listen… hey, go get “House of Cards” by CNBC and grab the whole story for yourself.
We have many things to deal with before our country is back on track and the best way would be for our Congress to all work on a bipartisan basis. And if this cannot happen the Democratic Party needs to blow full ahead to knock the filibuster out and get the votes that help Americans first unlike the last guy who spent and sent money on 2Wars tax cuts that added to the financial problems we now have.
Other News …
C-SPAN …
BP Claims Fund Administrator discusses payout process
Kenneth Feinberg, appointed by President Obama and BP to oversee the $20 billion BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill compensation fund, participated in a question and answer session on his role as the Administrator of the Gulf Claims Facility. Hosted by the Economic Club of Washington, Feinberg outlined the process for responding to oil spill claims, and relatee his experiences dealing with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, the Hurricane Katrina Mediation and other programs.
Economic Club with Ken Feinberg: From Earlier Townhall From Thursday (7/15) C-SPAN Video Library Biography: Ken Feinberg C-SPAN Gulf Coast Oil Spill Coverage LAT: Cash may flow from BP fund soonCoast Guard Holds Investigatory Hearing into Deepwater Horizon Explosion
The Coast Guard is holding a week-long series of hearings in New Orleans to develop conclusions on the “how” and “why” the Deepwater Horizon explosion happened in late April. This is the third session of hearings intended to collect facts and produce recommendations which will aid the Coast Guard and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement in their research. Witnesses will provide information concerning the structure of the well, the explosion itself, and the leaks associated with the blowout preventer. According the federal officials, tests revealed last night that oil is seeping out near BP’s blown-out oil well. Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen (Ret.) did not provide further details on the size of the leak but indicated scientist have focused on the spot and are conducting evaluations.
Hearing: now on c-span.org WSJ: Rig’s Final Hours Probed Official Site of the Joint Investigation Team C-SPAN Coverage of the Gulf of Mexico Oil SpillPresident Obama, P.M. Cameron to discuss economy and oil spill
President Obama will host Prime Minister Cameron at the White House tomorrow, where they are expected to discuss Afghanistan, the economy and BP’s handling of the Gulf oil spill. The two leaders last met at the G8 and G20 meetings in Canada last month, where the Prime Minister revealed he wanted to withdraw troops from Afghanistan within five years. On the eve of Cameron’s first visit to the White House as Britain’s Prime Minister, political editor for Sky News, Adam Boulton joined the Washington Journal to discuss US-British relations. One topic of discussion was the oil spill and recent revelations that BP lobbied the British government over a prison transfer agreement for the Lockerbie bomber while negotiating a major oil deal with Libya.
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