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Arizona is on the verge of creating a dangerous standard

Tell Arizona’s Governor: Don’t Legalize Racial Profiling

When the team at Presente.org reached out to me about the emergency in Arizona with SB 1070, a bill awaiting action from the Gov., I knew you needed to hear about it. The reality in Maricopa County — Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s cowboy mentaility of midnight raids, forced family separation and chain gangs — is about to go statewide. The most troubling aspect of this bill is its sanctioning of racial profiling — stopping someone based on the color of their skin. It reminds me of the old days in America when your skin color determined where you lived, ate, sat, and went to school. Undocumented immigration is a challenge, but racial profiling will not solve it. It puts us on a path back to a dark time in our history.

It’s simply not right, and you can stop it. We can tell Gov. Brewer that SB 1070 is unAmerican and not the way to take on the undocumented immigration challenge. I hope you’ll read the email from Presente.org and take action today!

— Bertha

Imagine driving through the neighborhood you grew up in and being pulled over for no apparent reason. Your crime? Being brown in Arizona.

This might seem unimaginable in the 21st-century United States, but the Arizona State Legislature is on the verge of passing a law that would authorize officers to pull over, question, and detain anyone they have a “reasonable suspicion” doesn’t have proper documentation. The legislation would essentially legalize racial profiling, creating a police state for immigrants.

The bill will be on the Governor’s desk as soon as today.¹ This is a moment for all of us to stand with the people of Arizona against this injustice. Please join us in telling Governor Jan Brewer to do the right thing and veto this bill, and ask your friends and family to do the same:

http://presente.org/ref/ad/31/campaigns/arizona

According to the LA Times, “The bill, known as SB 1070, makes it a misdemeanor to lack proper immigration paperwork in Arizona. It also requires police officers, if they form a ‘reasonable suspicion’ that someone is an illegal immigrant, to determine the person’s immigration status… Immigrant rights groups say it amounts to a police state.” ²

If this bill passes, Arizona is declaring itself an apartheid state, where people who “look” undocumented are treated differently than the rest of the population. Leading police chiefs and sheriffs have even come out against the bill, saying that it will cause immigrants to avoid reporting crimes, and divert officers’ attention from going after violent offenders.³

The future of Arizona is now in the Governor’s hands. Please join us in telling Governor Jan Brewer to veto this bill.

http://presente.org/ref/ad/31/campaigns/arizona

Thank you and ¡Adelante!

Laurie, Favianna, Roberto and the rest of the Presente.org team

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the Senate and the House … on Wednesday

04/21/2010 Nativegrl77

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 21, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

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

7:34 P.M. –

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 22, 2010. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Smith (NJ) moved that the House do now adjourn.

4:29 P.M. –

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

4:28 P.M. –

Mr. Bartlett requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 28: Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min. Mr. Bartlett requested that Mr. Forbes be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on April 22.

4:09 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 1216:: congratulating Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin on his tenth year of service as Chaplain of the House of Representatives

4:08 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 – 0 (Roll no. 216). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:59 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1104:: supporting the mission and goals of 2010 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States, no matter their country of origin or their creed, and to commemorate the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week theme of “Crime Victims’ Rights: Fairness. Dignity. Respect.”

3:52 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 – 0 (Roll no. 215).

H. Res. 1104:: supporting the mission and goals of 2010 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States, no matter their country of origin or their creed, and to commemorate the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week theme of “Crime Victims’ Rights: Fairness. Dignity. Respect.”

3:44 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Roll Call 215 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending. Considered as unfinished business.

S. 1963:: to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes

3:43 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 the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. 214).

3:07 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

3:06 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.

H. Res. 1276:: recognizing the continued importance of volunteerism and national service and the anniversary of the signing of the landmark service legislation, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act

3:05 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

2:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1276. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1270:: expressing support for Mathematics Awareness Month

2:57 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.

2:48 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1270. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 1585:: to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical education

2:47 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.

H.R. 1585:: to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical education

2:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1585. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1239:: commending the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win in the 2010 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament

2:24 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.

2:11 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1239. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1182:: congratulating Radford University on the 100th anniversary of the university

2:10 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.

2:01 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1182. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1262:: expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the fire at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington

2:00 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.

1:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1262. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 855:: expressing support for designation of May 1 as “Silver Star Service Banner Day”

1:48 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.

1:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 855. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Con. Res. 255:: commemorating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and honoring the founder of Earth Day, the late Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin

1:41 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.

1:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 255. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1281:: celebrating the life and achievements of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height and recognizing her life-long dedication and leadership in the struggle for human rights and equality for all people until her death at age 98 on April 20, 2010

1:24 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

1:23 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

H. Res. 1281:: celebrating the life and achievements of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height and recognizing her life-long dedication and leadership in the struggle for human rights and equality for all people until her death at age 98 on April 20, 2010

12:27 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1281. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1116:: supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week

12:26 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.

12:04 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1116. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1216:

congratulating Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin on his tenth year of service as Chaplain of the House of Representatives
12:03 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.

11:24 A.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1216. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Capuano moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

S. 1963:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes
11:23 A.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.

10:33 A.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1963. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
10:32 A.M. –: The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.

The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET

Morning Business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Majority will control the first 30 minutes and the Republicans will control the final 30 minutes.

Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Christopher Schroeder to be Assistant Attorney General. There will be up to 3 hours for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the Schroeder nomination.

Upon disposition of the nomination, the Senate will consider the nomination of Thomas Valaskie to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit. There will be up to 3 hours for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the Valaskie nomination.

Votes:
121: Confirmation of Christopher Schroeder to be an Assistant Attorney General;
Confirmed: 72-24

122: Confirmation of Thomas Vanaskie, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit;
Confirmed: 77-20

Unanimous Consent:
Adopted H.Con.Res.222, a concurrent resolution recognizing the leadership and historical contributions of Dr. Hector Garcia to the Hispanic community and his remarkable efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States.

Adopted S.Res.483, a resolution congratulating the Republic of Serbia’s application for European Union membership and recognizing Serbia’s active efforts to integrate into Europe and the global community.

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STOP the… Legalization of Racial Profiling in IMMIGRANT RIGHTS

04/20/2010 Nativegrl77

Legalizing Racial Profiling in IMMIGRANT RIGHTS

Do you “look” undocumented? This week, the Arizona state legislature approved an anti-immigrant bill that essentially gives police the right to profile people based on race. It will also give natives the right to sue local law enforcement if, in their opinion, not enough is being done to hunt down undocumented immigrants.

Reasonable Suspicion, what does that mean?

Immigrant Rights blogger Prerna Lal asks, “Arizonians, are you ready to kiss your civil liberties goodbye?” If not, you might want to click on the link and SIGN THE PETITION to Urge Gov. Jan Brewer to veto the bill before it becomes law or Senator( R.)John Kavanaugh (602) 926-5170

Call Gov. Jan Brewer and Flood her office with calls:(602)542-4331

Tuesday News tips … &c-span.org live stream

04/20/2010 Nativegrl77

So, the financial reform conflict between the Democratic and Republican Political Parties have been portrayed as the next big fight though if responsible smart and lucid; the Republicans would find it in their best interest not to be the Political Party of no in a moment when most Americans helped Wall Street and the Banks get back on track then have them turn their backs on Main Street …

It is strange to know that all 41Republicans are willing to slow down progress, block progress for All Americans; though it will help shine a light on who We the People should be voting for in not only the November elections but for 2012 as well; who in their right mind would vote no just because a Bill that has all the requirements to reform financial institutions that did dirty to people and shoved our economy into the ditch with bad behavior just shy of illegal just because it was written by the governing party?

The Political Party of No should be challenged on the floor of both the House and Senate so those who wrongly believe Republicans are for the people can see it for themselves as well hear it being said by the very people willing to say we care much more about ourselves then Americans or the need to regulate big Banks, AIG types and Wall Street. While it is important that Congress should be legislating together because Americans do want bipartisanship if possible, but not if it means sacrificing the peoples business and again Republicans have clearly decided to be on the wrong side of reform.

Other News … tips

**The special elections polls in Hawaii are getting tight …Hawaii gotv for Hanabusa

The Department of Education “will no longer allow universities to rely solely on student surveys to prove they are meeting the requirements of the gender-equity law known as Title IX, a reversal of a Bush administration policy that had been opposed by the N.C.A.A. and women’s sports advocates.” In advance of today’s announcement, Vice President Biden said, “Making Title IX as strong as possible is a no-brainer.“TP

**Did Scott Brown lie about how many jobs would be lost if financial reform is implemented?

**Is anyone else surprised and maybe offended by what could possibly be a new rightnetwork that spews right wing agenda loud and clear…and headed by Kelsey Grammer … WHAT!! our EX- Fab guy who created so many programs for people of colour … i say boycott this BS of a show

Dorothy Height

Passes Away at 98

More than 1,500 lobbyists, financial institution executives, and bankers have “made their way to the Senate committee that…will take up legislation to rein in derivatives, the complex securities at the heart of the financial crisis, the billion-dollar bank bailouts and the fraud case filed last week against Goldman Sachs.” JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said new regulation rules “will be negative” for Wall Street TP

**Because the President decided to bail out GM and def going against Republicans/others on the right over 240thou auto-workers(Americans) were able to keep their jobs and now GM is paying back the loan …almost 5years ahead of schedule.

**Boeing has given 300 layoff notices to Washington State workers and is now outsourcing work to California

**Washington State Mayor will veto any panhandling bill that does not deal with the act/ the Seattle City Council vote that passed the law was only 5-4

**Discovery made a safe landing today after 2weeks in space

**Ken Vogel from Politico states that Foxnews is not doing anything illegal by hosting or raising money, sponsoring political action commte is not illegal; i do not believe it

**The Supreme court voted 8-1 against a possible law to ban videos of animal videos because of the violence or slaughter;animal cruelty…the court stated it would go against freedom of speech

Legalizing Racial Profiling in IMMIGRANT RIGHTS

C-SPAN.org

White House Press Briefing 4/19

Defense Briefing on Haiti

Sens. Dodd & Warner on Wall Street

NPC: From Earlier National Press Conference Luncheon

AFL-CIO 2010 Legilslative Conference

OK City Ceremony: From Earlier 4/19

CWC Hearing: Morning Session CWC Hearing: Afternoon Session War time Contracting CWC Event Details

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Bernanke: Need to Address Problems in Financial Regulations. “We must eliminate the gaps in our financial regulatory framework that allow large, complex, interconnected firms like Lehman to operate without robust consolidated supervision,“ Fed Chair Ben Bernanke said in prepared testimony for today’s House Financial Services Committee hearing. The committee is holding a hearing examining Lehman Brothers, which was the biggest bankruptcy in U.S. history.

Lehman Bros. Hearing: Panels 1 & 2 Lehman Bros. Hearing: Panels 3 & 4

Examiner’s report on Lehman failure

Lehman Bros. Hearing: LIVE on C-SPAN3

House Cmte on Financial Services: Testimony

Proposed Bank Tax Would Recoup TARP Funds. As part of a plan to recover funds from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), Pres. Obama has proposed a tax on banks that received TARP funds. Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT), will hear from Neil Barofsky, the inspector general with oversight of the program, to explain how the tax would be structured and estimate its economic impact. This is the first in a series of hearings examining a multi-faceted plan to establish a bank tax on nation’s largest financial institutions.

Senate Hearing: From Earlier

AP: Schumer wants bank tax included

TARP quarterly report

Reuters: Levin: Bank tax weighed but no VAT

Border Security: Moving Beyond the Virtual Fence. A variety of government officials from the U.S. and Mexico will meet in Washington today and discuss U.S./ Mexico border security and the border fence project. The Homeland Security Committee is expected to hear criticism on the “failure” of border enforcement policy and “limited funding,” according to the mayor of Nogales, Sonora, Mexico.

Senate Hearing: From Earlier

Hearing Witness List

AZ Republic: McCain, Kyl back bill

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Congress — the House/Senate …

04/20/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes: 10:00am

Morning Business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes and the Majority will control the final 30 minutes.

Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session with the time until 12:00 noon equally divided and controlled between Senators Baucus and Grassley or their designees, with Senator Bunning in control of 15 minutes of the Republican time.

At 12:00 noon, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination of Lael Brainard to be Under Secretary of the Treasury.

Following the vote, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm for the weekly caucus luncheons

When the Senate reconvenes at 2:15pm, there will be up to 6 hours for debate with respect to the nomination of Marisa Demeo to be an Associate Judge for the DC Superior Court prior to a vote on confirmation. Upon disposition of the Demeo nomination, the Senate will then proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination of Stuart Nash to be an Associate Judge of the DC Superior Court.

Votes:
119: Confirmation of Lael Brainard to be Under Secretary of the Treasury;
Confirmed: 78-19

120: Confirmation of Marisa Demeo to be an Associate Judge for the DC Superior Court;
Confirmed: 66-32

Unanimous Consent:
Confirmed Executive Calendar #333, Stuart Gordon Nash, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

Adopted S.Res.492, a resolution honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Dorothy I. Height.

Adopted S.Res.493, a resolution designating April 23-25 as “Global Youth Service Days”.

Adopted S.REs. 494, a resolution honoring Ida B. Wells for her activism in the civil rights and woman’s rights movements and for her influential and inspirational leadership.

The House meeting starts at 12:30pmET

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 20, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

7:28 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Moran of KS be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on April 27.

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 27: Mr. Jones for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 26: Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on April 23.

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 22: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 21: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min.

7:15 P.M. –: ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:11 P.M. –: NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION – Mr. Flake notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of the privileges of the House and to offer a resolution. Mr. Flake was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution. The Chair subsequently announced that under rule IX, a resolution offered from the floor by a Member other than the majority leader or the minority leader as a question of the privileges of the House has immediate precedence only at a time designated by the Chair within 2 legislative days after the resolution is properly noticed. The Chair announced that it would not, at that point, make the determination required by the rule, but that the form of the resolution would appear in the Congressional Record.

7:08 P.M. –

H. Res. 1271:: honoring the life and achievements of Rev. Benjamin Lawson Hooks

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): 407 – 0 (Roll no. 213).

6:59 P.M. –
: Considered as unfinished business.
H. Res. 1257:: supporting the goals and ideals of National Financial Literacy Month, 2010, and for other purposes

6:58 P.M. –

6:31 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.
6:30 P.M. –: UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier, and on which further proceedings were postponed. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 20.
3:40 P.M. –: The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

H.Res 1104: supporting the mission and goals of 2010 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States, no matter their country of origin or their creed, and to commemorate the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week theme of “Crime Victims’ Rights: Fairness. Dignity. Respect.”

3:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1104. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1271:: honoring the life and achievements of Rev. Benjamin Lawson Hooks

3:11 P.M. –

2:56 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1271. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1257:: supporting the goals and ideals of National Financial Literacy Month, 2010, and for other purposes

2:54 P.M. –

H. Res. 1257:: supporting the goals and ideals of National Financial Literacy Month, 2010, and for other purposes

2:35 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1257. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 3553:: to exclude from consideration as income under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 amounts received by a family from the Department of Veterans Affairs for service-related disabilities of a member of the family

2:34 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. 3553. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 4178:: to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to provide for deposit restricted qualified tuition programs, and for other purposes

2:10 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4178. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

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

2:09 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on April 20, 2010 at 10:12 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 4360 and agreed to H. Con. Res. 243.

2:02 P.M. –

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

12:55 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 p.m. for the start of legislative business.