RADICAL RIGHT — CANADIAN BILLIONAIRE SET TO LAUNCH A CONSERVATIVE NETWORK BEING DUBBED ‘FOX NEWS NORTH’: Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s ex-communications director Kory Teneycke has teamed up with media company Quebecor — run by billionaire media tycoon Karl Pierre Peladeau — to start a new “24-hour conservative news and comment channel” called Sun TV News, which many media insiders are dubbing “Fox News North.” Interestingly, Teneycke met with News Corp. Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch and Fox News President Roger Ailes just four months before leaving his position to join Quebecor. The meeting was not listed on Harper’s public itinerary and “only came to light when The Canadian Press searched media consultant Ari Fleischer’s mandatory disclosures with the U.S. Justice Department,” although Teneycke insists that the Quebecor venture was not discussed. However, just four months later — “barely a year into his job as Harper’s chief spokesman” — Teneycke “pick[ed] up a contract with Quebecor to explore a project that Ottawa insiders almost immediately described as a fledgling ‘Fox News North.'” Teneycke, now the vice president of Quebecor, has told the press that Sun TV News will offer “an attractive mix of hard-news reporting during the day and straight talk opinion journalism at night” that will take on “smug, condescending, often irrelevant journalism” and “political correctness.” He insisted that the channel “will not be another network catering to elite opinion” or the “lame-stream media,” a phrase also used by former Alaska governor Sarah Palin. Peladeau plans to “invest $100 million over five years to tear up Canadian TV’s rule book with [the] conservative all-news channel in a mostly liberal Canuck TV landscape.”
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threnody Thursday in Congress
The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET June 17, 2010
Updates as needed -the first benefits test vote fell short of passing
Following any leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 10:00am with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The majority will control the first half and the Republicans will control the final half.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the House Message to accompany HR4213, Tax Extenders.
At 10:00am, there will be up to 2 hours for debate equally divided on the Thune amendment #4333 (Republican substitute). Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the Thune amendment
Additional roll call votes in relation to amendments to the Tax Extenders bill are expected to occur throughout the day.
The following amendments are pending to Tax Extenders:
– Coburn amendment #4331 (pay-fors)
– Div 1. Disclosing true cost of Congressional borrowing and spending.
– Div 2. Reducing budgets of members of Congress.
– Div 3. Enacting the White House’s proposed 5 percent cut on government spending.
– Div 4. Eliminating nonessential government travel.
– Div 5. Reducing unnecessary printing and publishing costs of government documents.
– Div 6. Disposing of unneeded and unused government property.
– Div 7. Auctioning and selling of unused and unneeded equipment.
– Div 8. Capping the total number of federal employees.
– Div 9. Temporary one-year freeze on cost of federal employees salaries.
– Div 10. Collection of unpaid taxes from employees of the federal government.
– Div 11. Reducing excessive duplication and overhead within the federal government.
– Div 12. Eliminating bonuses for poor performance by government contractors.
– Div 13. $1 billion limitation on voluntary payments to the UN.
– Div 14. Returning excessive funds from an unnecessary, unneeded, unrequested, duplicative reserve fund that may never be spent.
– Div 15. Rescinding a state department training facility unwanted by residents of the community in which it is planned to be constructed. (Maryland)
– Div 16. Eliminating a wasteful and inefficient government program (Energy Star).
– Div 17. Rescinding unspent stimulus finds.
– Div 18. Reducing wasteful energy costs by the Department of Energy.
– Div 19. Striking an earmark that increases the Medicare payments for some California doctors.
– Div 20. No new taxes.
– Casey #4371 (COBRA)
– LeMieux #4300 (2007 spending levels)
– Senator DeMint moves to refer the House Message to accompany H.R.4213 (Tax Extenders) to the Committee on Finance with instructions to report the same back to the Senate with changes to include a permanent extension of the 15 percent income tax rate on capital gains and dividends under section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and to include provisions which decrease spending or increase net revenues as appropriate to offset such permanent extension.
We are currently working on an agreement to vote at 7:30pm on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to HR4213, with Baucus amendment #4369 (substitute). We will set the filing deadline for second degree amendments to Tax Extenders for 7:30pm tonight. If your senator has a germane second degree amendment and would like to preserve their right to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may filed it at the desk for you.
Votes:
193: Thune motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the Thune amendment #4333: (substitute);
Not Waived: 41-57
194: Motion to invoke cloture on the Baucus motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to HR4213, Tax Extenders, with Baucus amendment 4369 (substitute);
Not Invoked: 56-40.
Unanimous Consent:
Adopted S.J.Res. 33, a joint resolution to provide for the reconsideration and revision of the proposed constitution of the U.S. Virgin Islands to correct provisions inconsistent with the Constitution and federal law.
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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00amET on June 17, 2010
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 17, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION
2:16 P.M. –
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:15 P.M. –
Mr. Graves of GA requested the following general leaves to address the House on June 24: Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, and Mr. Jones for 5 min.
2:09 P.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
recognizing the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War and reaffirming the United States-Korea alliance
2:04 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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.
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes
2:03 P.M. –
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1436, H.R. 5486 is laid on the table.
to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make capital investments in eligible institutions in order to increase the availability of credit for small businesses, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 – 182 (Roll no. 375).
1:54 P.M. –
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 237 (Roll no. 374).
1:36 P.M. –
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
1:26 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Neugebauer motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to add a new paragraph and subsection pertaining to SIGTARP.
Mr. Neugebauer moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services.
1:25 P.M. –
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
1:24 P.M. –
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5297.
1:23 P.M. –
On agreeing to the Miller (NC) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 418 – 3 (Roll no. 373).
1:14 P.M. –
On agreeing to the Cao amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 414 – 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 372).
1:07 P.M. –
On agreeing to the Israel amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 420 – 0 (Roll no. 371).
12:39 P.M. –
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Miller (NC) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Miller (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
12:30 P.M. –
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1448, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (NC) amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Miller (NC).
An amendment printed in House Report 111-508 to expand the definition of `small business lending’ used in the bill to include loans made to small business concerns for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, or improving industrial, commercial, residential, or farm buildings.
12:29 P.M. –
On agreeing to the Schrader amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
12:20 P.M. –
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1448, the Committee of the Whole House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrader amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Schrader.
An amendment printed in House Report 111-508 to authorize the establishment of the Small Business Borrower Assistance Program which will create a fund for 7(a) loan borrowers to use if they need help paying the principal or interest payments of their small business loans.
12:19 P.M. –
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business.
12:18 P.M. –
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S.J. Res. 32.
celebrating the symbol of the United States flag and supporting the goals and ideals of Flag Day
12:17 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): 418 – 0 (Roll no. 370).
12:10 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
12:09 P.M. –
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.
providing for further consideration of the bill ( H.R. 5297) to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make capital investments in eligible institutions in order to increase the availability of credit for small businesses, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 – 179 (Roll no. 369).
12:01 P.M. –
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 – 179 (Roll no. 368).
10:30 A.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1448
Considered as privileged matter.
10:06 A.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 10 per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx 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.
10:05 A.M. –
Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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Today is Decision Day
This afternoon, the Senate Democratic Caucus will decide how our country will respond to the Gulf Coast oil disaster.
Will they seize the moment and support a comprehensive climate and clean energy bill? Will they be bold enough to create millions of jobs, strengthen our national security, end our addiction to fossil fuels and help solve the climate crisis?
Or will they settle for a band-aid solution that will please the special interests and do nothing to change the status quo?
The outcome of this meeting will have profound consequences for our movement and our nation’s future. Demand that your Senators take bold action on climate and clean energy today!
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thoughtful Thursday &some News
It was very strange and offensive to hear GOP call our President’s achievement as a shake down? how dare anyone in Congress say that; it’s obviously those that have BP investments are complaining …can it get any more offensive. The tragedy is that 11 people died and this Republican as well as many others feel the same way; that it was a shake down. This is a moment when Republican voters need to see just what side their representatives are on and it ain’t with the people on the Gulf Coast or the Environment because they obviously put Profits above all else.
Today, the BP executive will hopefully have an ugly day while being dragged over the coals by the energy panel. It is with great hope that most of the naysayers will be watching and or listening to Tony Hayward answer the questions Americans all over this country have by giving the people on the Gulf Coast money and their lives back.
The day after our President’s first speech from the Oval Office, the media went right after him. The comments were a strange combination of folks who obviously felt they knew more about what a President should say or gesture, they felt comfortable analyzing him and obviously felt they would not offend the rest of us, who actually support this man. That was so wrong. There were people all over the country cancelling their podcast accounts and turning off left of center talking heads because of the verbal beat down given on cable TV, who in my opinion were overreacting, have had to step back.
Wednesday had some talking heads apologizing; others stated it was not that big of a deal, that it was only a matter of time? The deal was a BFD because no President has ever –ever managed to get this deal made with a Private Sector Company. It is obvious that things were going on while talking head and pundits flap their mouths. It was and is hard to understand that even people left or far left of center, specifically in the Media are not happy until he acts or gestures in the ways in which they want? Even at this moment, it is beyond me to know what that means. The ultimate result is that BP resigned to no cap, get money immediately, no litigation, no guarantee, and this whole was unexpected. I have to ask, is this the end of big corporations being able to say, do and tell government what they will and will not give up in order making a bad thing right? I say with a President like Obama we might be on our way as a country to letting big corporations like BP, Halliburton, and TransOcean know that we will not take it sitting down anymore. It is a moment when big Corporations had to be honest, back down, and accept what the President wanted and the deal offered to BP to take.
It is another day; people on the right have been upsetting a sector of once supportive progressive radio, TV, and internet talkers. The last few weeks the airwaves have been a strange combination of negativity with odd comments about his hand gestures and his PR problems; which translates into listeners turning on the President instead of deciding for themselves. I do not care about the PR problems so-called experts are focusing on or that seem to prefer latching onto silly things like his hand gestures during his speech. There are Americans that hear this language and they use this as ammo against the President.
President Barack Obama and his administration got the job done and all those who want to down play this achievement have little or no respect for what he has done and probably never will respect anything he does for Americans. I do hope that the people on the Gulf Coast understand what a big deal this is and thank him for whatever he had to do while cable heads were throwing stones at him. The comments were offensive to hear and made me and quite a few others want to express our support for this President even more. It is with great hope that Republicans continue to show themselves for whom they are and that voters see that Republicans are in fact the Corporatists’ and this fact is one we should all be very afraid of and fear.
We need to make our Democratic Party understand that We the People want reform, we want to move into the 21st Century; we want change that we can all believe in that 53% voted for means Democrats in Congress need to find the courage to support our President and his agenda or they will be voted out of office.
Other News …
**A Texas lawmaker stated he was embarrassed/sorry to BP for what happened-he called the President/BP agreement a shake down
**Reports are that bill gates/warren buffet have called on others to give at least half of their money to charities
**Banks will be changing how the chrg bank fees…look for big changes; like no more free checking …
**BP cancels dividend payments for the year
**France will raise their retirement age from 60 to 62 starting in 2018
**Toyota will re-start its Mississippi plant
**Israel states it will ease its Gaza blockade
**Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae will delist
C-SPAN …
Debate continues at house-senate conf. on financial regulation
The House-Senate Conference Committee on financial regulation continues its debate on the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. The 43 committee members, or conferees, are debating sections of the bill related to the creation of a new regulator who would focus on risks to the entire financial system. Also under consideration is a way to provide the government rules to unwind failing financial institutions.
The bill contains 12 major sections and spans almost 2000 pages.
The committee hopes to have a bill approved by both chambers of Congress and signed into law by President Obama by July 4th.
Conference Cmte.: NOW on c-span.org 
Conf. Base Text and Bill Infomation Politico: Hard times for financial reform AP: Dealmakers or DealbreakersBP CEO: “Spill in the Gulf of Mexico never should have happened and I am deeply sorry”
BP CEO Tony Hayward is in front of the House Subcmte. on Oversight and Investigations to address the Deepwater Horizon explosion and explain “five questionable decisions,” outlined in a letter from Subcmte. Chrmn. Bart Stupak (D-MI) and Cmte. Chrmn. Henry Waxman (D-CA). The letter advises Mr. Hayward that he should be prepared to address these issues, as “it appears that BP made decisions that increased the risk of a blowout to save the company time or expense.” He is expected to talk about his meeting yesterday with Pres. Obama, the $20 billion escrow account to pay for damages and lost wages and the continuing efforts to stop the oil spill in the Gulf. In his opening statement, Hse. Energy and Commerce ranking member Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) apologized to BP CEO Hayward and accused the White House of a shakedown on BP. The hearing will be the CEO’s first appearance at a congressional hearing on the disaster. BP America President Lamar McKay, who oversees the BP’s U.S. operations, has been its top representative at previous hearings.
Hearing with BP CEO: NOW on C-SPAN3 Hearing with BP CEO: Opening Statements BP Chief Exec. Hayward Prepared Testimony 
Cmte. Site W.H. Escrow Fact SheetCongress Examines START Treaty, Lawmakers Question Russia’s Long-Term Commitment
Secretaries Hillary Clinton, Robert Gates and Steven Chu, along with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Adm. Mike Mullen, described how various national security programs will be affected by the adoption of a new nuclear arms reduction treaty signed by President Obama and Russian President Medvedev in April. Today’s Senate Armed Services Committee hearing focused on the implications of the new START Treaty, which replaces the one signed in 1991 and expired last December.
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