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The Senate convenes: 2:15pm with many Votes/Updates to come

The Senate will begin consideration of HR4872, Health Care and Education Reconcilation Act.

Roll call votes are expected to occur throughout the day.

The following amenmdnets are pending to HR4872:
Gregg #4567 (Medicare)
McCain #3570 (Cuts State specific provisions)Votes:
62: Reid Motion to adjourn until 3:05pm;
Agreed To: 57-3963: Reid motion to proceed to HR4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation;Agreed To: 56-40

ThinkProgress yesterday reported that all of Tuesday’s Senate committee and subcommittee hearings had to stop after 2:00 p.m. because of Republican objections.

The House convenes:

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 23, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION



H. Res. 1186:: expressing support for designation of April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

2:53 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1186. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Markey (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

2:52 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

H.J. Res. 80:: recognizing and honoring the Blinded Veterans Association on its 65th anniversary of representing blinded veterans and their families

2:50 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 416 – 0 (Roll no. 174).

2:43 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 and pass H.J.Res. 80 which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

H. Res. 1205:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 4849) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, extend the Build America Bonds program, provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives, and for other purposes

2:42 P.M. –

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 187 (Roll no. 173).

2:35 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 179 (Roll no. 172).

1:03 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1205

1:02 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 23.

12:10 P.M. –

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

12:04 P.M. –

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

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Tuesday news …&CSPAN.org live-stream

03/23/2010 Nativegrl77

Today, we will all be a part of history. It will be history that we all can honestly be proud of… if you believe in moving into the 21st Century, believe in health care for all, if you believe it’s a right not a privilege that the overhaul is long overdue, will help most if not all of us and is not as people are portraying this, it’s a bill for the poor. I don’t believe that parents with kids in college would say they are poor and now days most families have 2 or more in college at the same time. The first year of kids being away from home can be full of illnesses; why? because they don’t sleep eat or drink enough water. It can be four years of illness or not. I say that because i remember what it was like myself. We all know college is not cheap so those who say HCR is only for the poor are just wrong. This Bill will benefit everyone … and more… get informed

As a woman, you don’t have to be poor to benefit … can i just say that again, women will NOT be discriminated against anymore. I repeat this because when i had my child, being pregnant was considered a “condition,” so, any woman who has experienced this in the past should feel a little envy but proud that women from now on will no longer have issues; bart stupak and the pro-lifers don’t understand that every part of a woman’s health is subject to being penalized and that includes abortion, which, is not a choice but a situation that is always possible and is apart of healthcare. It’s bad enough that among other rediculous laws that need to be voted on The Hyde law must be voted on every year; here’s hoping people who truly want smaller government will also stop trying to control women

. Please be near a tv, computer … cspan.org live-stream to see President Obama sign this historic Bill at 11:15AM ET today. Today, is a day to celebrate but we need to move swiftly forward to deal with education, energy, more jobs, immigration and more.

Other News …

Of all the gushy things that fans of Julianna Smoot have to say about the Obamas’ new social secretary,who started work on Monday, the most telling may be that she could make even “the ask” seem fun.

The President will travel to Iowa on Thursday to give speech on healthcare reform

ACORN disbands due to lack of funds

Ben Afflack launches Aid Group for Eastern Congo

UN states more people die from unsafe water supplies than from all forms of violence

Judge orders Gitmo detainee mentioned in the 9/11 commission report released

Senate Dems pass a bill that will speed up the modernization to advance improvements to Air Traffic Control Systems

Dems will advance financial reform through a re-write without Republicans

AG Mckenna will join the lawsuit of others stating HCR is unconstitutional, stating he does not need our gov okay …

and What’s on CSPAN.org …

Pres. Obama Bill Signing

House Finance: From Earlier

The Hill: Reid’s Goal to Wrap Up By Sat.

C-SPAN’s HEALTH CARE HUB

WP: White House to Open Debate on Reform

Pres. Obama Remarks on Health Care

Reuters: House backs revamp to student loans

President signs health bill, Senate debates Reconciliation

This morning, Pres. Obama will sign the health care bill and speak about the legislation. Later today, the Senate will begin debate on the reconciliation bill. Included in the final revisions on health care is an overhaul of federal student loan programs.

House Cmte examines the Future of Housing Finance

The House Financial Services Cmte. holds a hearing focusing on entities that support the mortgage market, which include the Federal Housing Administration, Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Federal Home Loan Banks and other private lenders. Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) welcomes Treasury Sec. Timothy Geithner, as well community advocates, academia and industry representatives to present their ideas.

Student Q&A With Education Secretary Arne Duncan

This morning, Education Sec. Arne Duncan participates in a discussion on U.S. education policy with students from the CloseUp Foundation. During this special segment of the Washington Journal, Sec. Duncan will also answer questions on the Obama Administration’s priorities for K-12 & higher education and the future of the No Child Left Behind Act.

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Think Progress …

03/22/2010 Nativegrl77

RADICAL RIGHT — GOP LAWMAKERS DEFEND TEA PARTY PROTESTERS’ RACIAL, HOMOPHOBIC SLURS: Tea party activists protesting health care reform on Capitol Hill this weekend hurled racist and homophobic slurs at members of Congress who planned on voting for the measure. Protesters chanted “the N-word, 15 times” at Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), a hero of the civil rights movement, and his colleague Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN). Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) was spit on, and someone yelled f—-t at openly-gay Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) as he walked through the Capitol complex on Saturday. Leaders of the Republican Party spent Sunday distancing themselves from from the outbursts. “Nobody condones that at all. There were 30,000 people here in Washington yesterday. And, yes, there were some very awful things said,” stated Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) on ABC. But some Republican members of Congress defended the protesters’ behavior. Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) said Sunday that the remarks were understandable in light of “totalitarian tactics” used by Democrats that cause people to “begin to act crazy.” Rep. Steve King (R-IA), who was the sole dissenting vote against recognizing the use of slave labor in the construction of the U.S. Capitol, implied that the homophobic and racial slurs were “no big deal.” “I just don’t think it’s anything,” King said, adding that focusing on the incidents obscures “something that is determined to undermine the people.” King also claimed that he faced the same discrimination as the African-American and openly gay lawmakers. “There are a lot of places in this country that I couldn’t walk through,” King told Roll Call. “I wouldn’t live to get to the other end of it.”

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Please Thank Washington State Representatives 4Supporting and Voting 4HCR

03/22/2010 Nativegrl77

Jim McDermott 202-225-3106

Brian Baird 202-225-3536

Maria Cantwell

1-888-648-7328

Patty Murray 202-224-2621

Adam Smith 20 2-22 5-8901

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The House and Senate in action …

03/22/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 2:00pmET

and will proceed to a period of morning business until 3:00pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

At 3:00pm, the Senate will resume consideration of HR1586, FAA Reauthorization, with the time until 4:30pm for debate only and equally divided and controlled between Senators Rockefeller and Hutchison, or their designees.

At 4:30pm, the Ensign amendment #3476 (slot usage/perimeter) will be called up and modified with the changes at the desk. Debate between 4:30pm and 5:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between Senators Warner and Kyl or their designees.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the Ensign amendment #3476. The amendment will be subject to a 60 vote threshold. Under a unanimous consent agreement it is in order for the amendment to be withdrawn prior to a vote.

Upon disposition of the Ensign amendment, the McCain amendment #3527 (Next Generation) will be withdrawn. If the McCain amendment #3528 (Grand Canyon) is not disposed of, the Senate would then proceed to vote in relation to the amendment.

At that point, a Managers’ amendment, cleared by the Leaders and Managers, would be in order and considered agreed to. The substitute amendment, as amended, would then be agreed to. The Senate will then proceed to vote on HR1586, as amended.

The 5:30pm votes would be in relation to the following items:

– Ensign amendment #3476 (slot usage/perimeter) (subject to a 60 vote threshold if it is not withdrawn);
– Passage of HR1586, as amended (FAA Reauthorization)

The title amendment will be agreed to upon passage of the bill.

the McCain amendment #3528 (Grand Canyon) was withdrawn.

Votes:
61: Passage of HR1586, FAA Reauthorization;
Passed: 93-0

Unanimous Consent:
Adopted S. Res.463,a resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Norwruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their contributions to society.

Adopted S.Res.464, a resolution recognizing the 189th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.

Senator Harry Reid said, “I commend Speaker Pelosi and her team for leading passage of this common sense legislation that puts Americans back in control of their own health care, lowers skyrocketing costs, reduces the deficit, protects seniors and curbs insurance company abuses. She and her colleagues in the House understand that this was never about politics; it has always been about people who are struggling every day to keep their families healthy without going broke. This is about the scores of people we hear from every day who need greater security and stability in their health care.

The House will convene at 12:30pmET

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 22, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

7:24 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

7:23 P.M. –

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. McCotter be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 24. Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. McCotter be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 23.

7:19 P.M. –

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

H.R. 4667:: to increase, effective as of December 1, 2010, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 – 0 (Roll no. 171).

7:09 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4810:: to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the services provided for homeless veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs

7:04 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 0 (Roll no. 170).

6:35 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

6:34 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. Mr. Hastings (FL) filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 1204 and H. Res. 1205.

6:33 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 22.

3:15 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

H.R. 4592:: to provide for the establishment of a pilot program to encourage the employment of veterans in energy-related positions

3:14 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Filner 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.

3:04 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4592. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 4667:: to increase, effective as of December 1, 2010, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes

3:03 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.

2:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4667. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 3976:: to extend certain expiring provisions providing enhanced protections for servicemembers relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosure

2:57 P.M. –

2:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3976. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


H.J. Res. 80:: recognizing and honoring the Blinded Veterans Association on its 65th anniversary of representing blinded veterans and their families

2:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 80. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

H.R. 1879:: to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for employment and reemployment rights for certain individuals ordered to full-time National Guard duty

2:41 P.M. –

2:34 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1879. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 4810:: to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the services provided for homeless veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs

2:33 P.M. –

2:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4810. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2:14 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.

2:02 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Halvorson 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.

2:01 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

2:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 22.

12:41 P.M. –

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

12:31 P.M. –

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business. The Speaker designated the Honorable Ann Kirkpatrick to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:30 P.M. –