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Warren: Good news!
Thank Rep. McDermott for supporting Elizabeth Warren.
The Washington Post, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal, and others have reported on our petition with Credo Action supporting Elizabeth Warren to head the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — and we just hit 200,000 signers!
Thanks to thousands of our calls last week, the number of House members endorsing Warren publicly rose from 6 to 63 — and is still growing. Representative Jim McDermott was one of those endorsers and deserves our thanks.
Can you sign our statement of thanks to Rep. McDermott for endorsing Elizabeth Warren? Click here.
Then tell your friends. Your note will be personally delivered to Rep. McDermott’s office. Here is some of the coverage of our petition so far:
Washington Post: The PCCC “helped Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) organize a letter calling on President Obama to nominate Elizabeth Warren to lead the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…the group helped Maloney’s letter attract more than 60 members of Congress as co-signers.”
Huffington Post: Progressive groups “have been the organizing force behind Carolyn Maloney’s letter supporting Elizabeth Warren. It now has more than 60 members signed up and roughly 150,000 folks have signed a petition.”
New York Post: “The PCCC has fetched more than 200,000 signatures in support of a Warren nomination in the past week.”
Can you thank Rep. McDermott for adding to our momentum for Elizabeth Warren? Click here.
Thanks for being a bold progressive.
— Julia Rosen, PCCC senior online campaigns director
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The Obama administration recently announced a strong final rule for national fuel economy standards, a decision that could finally get clean car technology off the shelf and on our roads.
Many automakers supported these common-sense regulations, which mark the first time in U.S. history the federal government has regulated global warming pollution under the Clean Air Act.
Unfortunately, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) is still trying to keep cleaner cars off our roads. Their lawyers are actively supporting attempts to block the government’s ability to regulate global warming emissions.
It’s time to tell NADA that consumers aren’t buying their lemon of a lawsuit. Send a message to NADA to say that American drivers want cleaner cars, not more lobbyists and lawsuits.
Tell NADA to drop its fight against clean cars now >
The U.S. transportation sector is responsible for emitting more carbon emissions (the primary global-warming gas) than all but three other countries. emissions from all sources combined.
Not only will fuel economy standards cut global warming pollution, but they will also reduce America’s oil consumption and save consumers billions of dollars at the gas pump.
Take action to support stronger fuel economy standards now >
Thanks for raising your voice,
– The Change.org team in partnership with Union of Concerned Scientists
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Congress …debates&the House votes to extend HR4213 UI benefits …Today
The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET July 22, 2010
UPDATES when Needed
Following any Leader remarks tomorrow, Thursday, July 22, the Senate will proceed to the immediate consideration of S.Res.591, a resolution recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act. There will be up to 2 hours for debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Harkin and Enzi or their designees.
Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of H.J.Res. 83, a joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. There will then be up to 20 minutes for debate equally divided between Senators Baucus and McConnell or their designees.
Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on the resolutions. Senators should expect 2 stacked roll call votes to begin around 12:00 noon. Those votes will be on the following items:
– Adoption of S.Res. 591 , a resolution recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and
– Passage of H.J.Res. 83, a joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
The Senate will resume consideration of the Small Business Jobs bill upon disposition of these resolutions. The House votes to extend HR4213 -UI benefits;The 34billion will run through November
Votes:
216: Passage of H.J.Res. 83, a joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003;
Passed: 99-1
217: Adoption of S.Res.591 , a resolution recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act;
Adopted: 100-0
218: Motion to invoke cloture on the Landrieu-LeMieux amendment #4500: to the Baucus substitute amendment #4499: to establish the Small Business Lending Fund Program;
Invoked: 60-37
219: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010;
Not Invoked: 46-51
Unanimous Consent:
Passed HR4684, the National September 11 Memorial and Museum Commemorative Model Act.
Adopted S.Res.546, a resolution recognizing the National Museum of American Jewish History.
Adopted S.REs. 585, a resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2010, as “National Convenient Care Clinic Week”.
Adopted S.Res.587, a resolution designating August 26, 2010, as “Montford Point Marines Day”.
Adopted S.Res.594, Majority party committee appointments.
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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 22, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION
The House votes to extend HR4213 -UI benefits;The 34billion will run through November and has been sent to the President to sign -no news on HR5297 the small biz bill -Republicans in the Senate have been blocking it and have watered it down by manipulation
5:01 P.M. –
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
5:00 P.M. –
Mr. Edwards (TX) filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 5822.
4:35 P.M. –
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:34 P.M. –
Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 29: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, and himself for 5 min.
Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 28: Mr. Putnam for 5 min.
Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 27: Mr. Putnam for 5 min.
Mr. Jones requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on July 26.
4:27 P.M. –
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, July 22, 2010, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2010, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
4:25 P.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House continued with further one minute speeches.
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1264) to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods, and for other purposes
4:11 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:10 P.M. –
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 183 (Roll no. 466).
3:48 P.M. –
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 179 (Roll no. 465).
2:23 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1549
Considered as privileged matter.
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”
2:22 P.M. –
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 411 – 0 (Roll no. 464).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:14 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:13 P.M. –
MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson of the United States Capitol Police, both of whom were killed in the line of duty defending the Capitol against an intruder armed with a gun.
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes
2:12 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 272 – 152 (Roll no. 463).
1:39 P.M. –
The previous question was ordered without objection.
12:44 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House resumed with debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4213.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.J. Res. 83.
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes
12:16 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4213.
On question of consideration of the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
12:15 P.M. –
QUESTION OF CONSIDERATION – The Chair announced that because the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4213 contains an emergency designation for the purposes of pay-as-you-go principles, the Chair must put the question of consideration on the motion to concur.
12:13 P.M. –
Mr. Levin moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment.
to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check system
12:11 P.M. –
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 4 (Roll no. 462).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:01 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
12:00 P.M. –
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 4213) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 – 180 (Roll no. 461).
11:31 A.M. –
The previous question was ordered without objection.
10:25 A.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1550
10:24 A.M. –
Considered as privileged matter.
10:09 A.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed with one minute speeches.
10:08 A.M. –
Mr. Hastings (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1550.
10:04 A.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair would be limited to ten per side of the aisle.
10:03 A.M. –
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1376.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Flake to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02 A.M. –
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:01 A.M. –
Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00 A.M. –
The House convened, starting a new legislative day
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