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Greenpeace


One year later and Congress has learned nothing.

Instead of making it harder for oil companies like Shell to drill in the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean, the House of Representatives just voted to make it easier. If this legislation becomes law, the oil industry will be even less regulated now than it was a year ago before the BP disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.

And to make matters worse, Shell already gets millions in subsidies every year from the U.S. government. In fact, last year Shell paid effectively no taxes at all to the U.S. government. Congress is giving them more incentive to take unacceptable risks with our national treasures. It’s time to put a end to this dangerous game. We have a chance to do just that.

As soon as tomorrow, Congress will be voting on a bill that would cut billions of dollars worth of subsidies to oil companies like Shell. But the industry and their friends in Washington are currently doing everything they can to stop that from happening. That’s why you need to speak up and send a message to your members of Congress.

www.greenpeaceusa.org

Congress needs to hear your voice. Ask your members of Congress to put an end to government subsidies to the oil industry now.

Shell just submitted plans to drill up to ten new wells in Alaska’s Arctic Ocean over the next two years using the same faulty technology that BP uses in the Gulf. But Shell’s plans in the shallow waters of the Arctic are even more dangerous than BP’s are in the Gulf and run a higher risk of blowouts, according to government data.

Shell isn’t prepared for a disaster in the Arctic Ocean. No one is. It’s a known fact that there’s no way to effectively clean up an oil spill in the Arctic’s harsh conditions. All they care about is their corporate bottom line.

Congress should be fighting for you. It’s your money and it’s our land. The vote could be happening as soon as tomorrow. Contact your members of Congress today and ask them to put an end to government subsidies to the oil industry before it’s too late.

www.greenpeaceusa.org

Sincerely,

Melanie Duchin

Greenpeace Arctic Campaigner

a message from Barney Frank


 

Here we go again – at least here I go again, and I hope you can join me.

In January I announced that I would run for reelection in 2012 because I want to fight for the values I have been committed to throughout my career. The events in Washington since that time have reinforced my view that those values are under greater attack than at any time in my life.

Over the past few weeks, Congress has gone through a bizarre, grueling, and ultimately very sad budget process. This has been a disaster for those who believe that we have the capacity as a people to come together and cooperate on measures that are essential to improving the quality of all of our lives.

Republicans are attempting to weaken the financial reform bill we passed last year, and the far right has succeeded in passing through the House budgets that will re-deregulate derivatives and to weaken the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

At the same time, they resisted any effort to make significant cuts to our swollen military budget. Instead, they chose to inflict enormous harm on virtually all domestic programs, proudly stating that they had debated the entire US government in less than three days. I stood up in the House late at night after a marathon debate and I denounced their orgy of self-congratulation over their senseless budget cutting.   http://images.myngp.com/LinkTracker.aspx?crypt=IVi0ax2%2b6UBSinc%2fCPYaKdaJwsMh0V5KnXpbYo0o6usIzZHtMm7avT6xh2PId64V3H1TXg9cveHz4X4iWQX%2f8nWBmlzPYqFO9PL61K1FacAU6VN1fqldK8%2fB3jnGOwZrHdqMotfOShGgWdUy45CNXMIOiDGBo%2fQ1q6IH2PgZSlM%3d

But the battle is not over — we will spend the next two years and more fighting this gross distortion of our budget priorities and of our values. I will give everything I can to this effort, and with your help I will do so through 2012 and beyond.

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Last year, you helped me defend against coordinated attacks by national right-wing organizations which had been empowered to spend freely on elections by the recent Supreme Court decision. Because it was such an especially expensive campaign year, I am writing earlier than usual to ask if you can help me begin to payoff campaign debts – including one to myself – and to start to accumulate the funds that I will need to withstand another coordinated nation-wide right-wing assault in 2012.

It’s flattering to be the focus of the Right’s unhappiness, but it’s also expensive. I would be grateful if you would help provide me with what I need to fight back.

Weekend reviews &some News


I forgot to add that President  Obama and VP Biden will be in Philadelphia today campaigning…reports of it being broadcast are great … so left coast be aware …the Band Roots will entertain…love them …FYI!!!The president spoke to more than 17,000 voters last week in Madison, Wis., where many more thousands watched on screens in an overflow area.

Weekend buzz … and rants include “the Media” screaming to all that will listen that it’s a tidal wave coming but if you are listening to the way the poll questions are configured and or how the hosts or commentators talk you start to get the sense that people have not been getting all the information so that they can make an intelligent decision when it is time to vote or maybe the question is skewed. Some days i want to wipe my nose with the stuff i hear from Political Pundits yet because i am not an insider some of it has to have some foundation and that is troubling. We are in the final weeks leading to the midterm elections and some interesting stories are coming out of the woodwork regarding a few candidates clearly on the extreme right and while it seems we cannot boot them out for their extreme ideology it is important to expose them on as many levels as possible: The fact that Meg Whitman or any other candidate would employ an undocumented worker while talking the political hard line against immigration is practicing hypocrisy at its worst…to be honest the whole wh**e comment does not bother me because Brown did not say it and why it was said proves Whitman is in fact buying votes and or endorsements which she is against right… sigh. The story about the guy who used to play Nazi dress up on weekends who is now running for a Public Service job is so outrageous as well the story about Governor Christie trying to dump the Hudson Tunnel Project which did not get enough airplay and it epitomizes why its likely we are not improving …how many other Republican officials have or are trying to lay people off or dumping projects and if so what do we assume their intent is and should they be responsible for paying back the money they took from the stimulus fund —that is a Hell yes! To continue …After the latest comments from Senator DeMint i wonder what his constituents are saying and what seems even clearer for me is DeMint definitely is telling Americans to do as we (Republican Tea Party) say not as we do and that truly is un-American. I am still trying to get over how DeMint was able to implement Universal Health Care but managed to give the rest of us the proverbial finger. I know that even though the people in Massachusetts hated the process, hated who was implementing HCR, some even protested what they call the sausage making yet while Congress was putting HCR together Massachusetts voted for a tea party guy into Congress complaining about HCR, but when you asked them 80% stated they wouldn’t give up the Universal Health Care that DeMint and others implemented but I guess they did not want the rest of us to have it. I believe the current dissent in the country is not just class warfare, race, religion so on and so forth it is because this Congress did not take a hard left and while that might be what we all want it is not what the office of President is all about. Unfortunately, Republicans refuse to let President Obama govern, refuse to be apart of the solution and well here we are – I blame the Republican Tea Party

I admit it …I feel tense when I listen to the opinion news but because I am listening closely they do fail to convince me that Congress will have a new look after Nov.2nd but if the scream of a tidal wave helps people do their civic duty -Vote for DEMS; then by all means scare us but with folks like ab stoddard all you get is democratic gloom and doom and that is tiring. I have faith that people will come to their senses even those in “the Media” because though they seem to exclude themselves from the inevitable …they too are apart of the voting consortium and should be concerned that crazy people actually have a chance to represent Americans. In the end do we blame “the Media” for what happens in November or the obvious side of the issues they seem to take because money does talk and what with major corporations owning all the cable and main stream stations can we expect them to tell the truth …food for thought eh? the comment below is from our President while at the Chicago rally.

“Sometimes I feel as if we had such a high on election night, and then there was the inauguration and Bono was singing and Beyonce,” Obama said at a fundraiser in Chicago last week. “That was the start, not the finish, of the journey. And it made each of you a shareholder in the mission of rebuilding our country and reclaiming our future.” -President barack obama  -source: charles babington -AP

Saturday …For sure the 206 will be raining, cloudy with frequent bouts of wind… sigh it’s all good this weather could be worse right. The News Tribune reports heavier-than-normal traffic is expected for a holiday weekend at the U.S. -Canada border crossings because Monday is Columbus Day in the United States and Thanksgiving Day in Canada.

My rant today is about the extreme and somewhat silly behavior of the Republican Tea Party. If you are watching the news it is hard to look away from the ugly behavior but now they are becoming downright desperate and oh boy does Meg Whitman symbolize that on so many levels. The rumors that she has been buying votes seems to have become a reality …first of all it was an aid to not the next Gov Jerry Brown and while Whitman has been unleashing the conversation with out the full context or the entire conversation i would like Jeanne and Whitman to know that given the facts behind the comment i agree with the aid. It proves that you madam are definitely buying votes.  The comment was bad for anyone to make but all we heard is what it meant on the surface and a lot of people in “the Media” came out saying oh no he did not say that on all sides of the aisle the facts remained undercover and by late last night most of us heard how and why the aid would say such a thing.  My take is those quiet meetings, backroom deals if you will and include, if the talk is real – a sum of 45million dollars.  It does prove once and for all that Meg Whitman indeed is engaging in desperate moves to get ahead of the competition by buying votes from at least the Police in California but then someone from the Police must have gotten greedy and called Brown’s camp … and i paraphrase -were giving Meg our endorsement unless you deal with our union pensions. bad behavior gone ugly

Last … some days you just have to share right maybe ask  did that strike you as weird too but then i have this need to respond because the comment seemed extreme, the writer seemingly gothic and then again it could be all about sarcasm with a little bit or splash of threatening behavior at the same time. I have a choice of  taking what the writer says seriously or decide that what the writer is sharing is that right of center love or rhetoric that so many of the Republican Tea Party members seem to engage in and spew at any given moment …always lurking under the surface. Well, i decided to share it with everyone, heck this blog is on the interwebs right …Anyway, the article Tattoo is getting some attention, actually the article from Speaker Pelosi received quite a few comments, most were nice and because we do have 1st Amendment rights folks use it and i choose to share it. The article is about the need for the Democratic Party to help support our candidates attack their opponents because clearly the Republican Tea Party has big maybe foreign Corporations funding their party not to mention the rhetoric is ugly at best, it is also filled with mis-information or their truths and should be challenged now more than ever. I have absolutely no problem with someone who wants to use their 1st Amendment rights, share their view or ideology but let’s keep it nice, play fair and don’t throw jabs that seem like threats eh? And btw stay away from my lady parts…. so …below is a comment in response to the article Tattoo

thank you for the comment from

… jonolan

Yes, Americans and American industry has arrayed themselves against the Leftist filth who want to destroy America.

Be thankful that, so far, it’s being handled through elections. Keep to your treasonous ways and we’ll have neither reason or desire to refrain from exterminating your ilk unto the last misborn crotch-dropping of unknown paternity.

For myself, I hope you continue; I look forward to the purge.

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Other News …

**NOW has chosen to back Jerry Brown instead Meg Whitman -i am proud

**Queen of Gospel’ Albertina Walker dies at age 81

** Greenlake mtg w/ officials at library 10/16

**NYC/Fed charged tried and sentenced bungled time sq  bomber to life in prison

**Tumwater -A 45million dollar prison sits empty due to budget cuts,lack of inmates and employee layoffs  -yes they are trying to figure out what it can be used for in the interim

**The Federal home improvement Rebate will be over at the end of the year

**Did anyone hear Bill Maher say President Obama may get impeached -reckless use of time or does bill have an agenda?he certainly has the platform …people please remember he is a Pundit of fun, jokes ,sarcasm and a whole lot of mean barbs …the Prez

**Mercedes recalls 85thousand cars

**BofA stops home foreclosure activity for all 50 states

**Job employment 9.6% 95thousand govt jobs lost 80% due to temp census and i guess 20%layoffs, 64thousand Private Sector jobs gained –I would like to know the states and companies that laid folks off

**Asst Mgr Jeanne Cumming from Politico got on cable and stated how offended she was to hear about the Jerry Brown wh–e comment.

**Hurricane Otto is forming in the Atlantic Ocean

**John Lennon a music icon would be 70 this weekend

**Solomon Burke -king of soul/rock dead at 70

**Chile…drill reaches 33 trapped miners

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**NRA supporting at least 58 democratic candidates …as well as Repubicans

CSPAN

International Monetary Fund and World Bank News Conference International Monetary Fund and World Bank News Conference
Saturday
Weekly Addresses Weekly Addresses
Saturday
C-SPAN Debate Coverage of Campaign 2010 - Friday, October 8, 2010 C-SPAN Debate Coverage of Campaign 2010 – Friday, October 8, 2010
Friday
Supreme Court Oral Argument Snyder v. Phelps Supreme Court Oral Argument Snyder v. Phelps
Friday
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) Remarks on Economy House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) Remarks on Economy
Friday
NPC Address by Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan NPC Address by Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan
Friday
Pres. Obama Remarks on Monthly Jobs Numbers Pres. Obama Remarks on Monthly Jobs Numbers
Friday
Pres. Obama Remarks on NSA James Jones Resignation Pres. Obama Remarks on NSA James Jones Resignation
Friday
Georgetown Law Symposium on Justice John Paul Stevens Georgetown Law Symposium on Justice John Paul Stevens
Friday
Pres. Obama Signs 21st Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act of 2010 Pres. Obama Signs 21st Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act of 2010
Friday
Defense Dept. Briefing with Sec. Gates & South Korean Defense Minister Defense Dept. Briefing with Sec. Gates & South Korean Defense Minister
Friday
Common Sense Media Press Conference on Online Privacy Common Sense Media Press Conference on Online Privacy
Friday

Wednesday -Congress 9/29


The Senate Convenes: 9:30aET September 29, 2010

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 10:00am with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.At 10:00am, the Senate will debate the motion to proceed to H.J.Res 39, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule relating to status as a grandfathered health plan under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Under a unanimous consent agreement, there will be 2 hours for debate equally divided and controlled between the Leaders or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (approximately 12:00 noon), the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res. 39. Under the agreement reached, if the motion to proceed is agreed to there would be 1 hour for debate on the joint resolution of disapproval prior to a vote on passage.

If the motion to proceed is defeated, the Senate will immediately resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.3081, the legislative vehicle for the Continuing Resolution, post-cloture. By consent any time during the adjournment, recess, period of morning business, or with respect to S.J.Res. 30 will count post-cloture.

We are working on an agreement to complete action on the Continuing Resolution tomorrow. Senators will be notified when any agreement on the CR is reached.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

At 2:15pm, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.3081, the legislative vehicle for the Continuing Resolution.

This morning, Senator Reid asked unanimous consent that the Senate take up and pass the following bills and Senator Coburn objected to each request.

H.R.388, Crane Conservation Act of 2009;
S.859, Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Amendments of 2009;
S.529, Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2009;
S.850, Shark Conservation Act of 2009; and
S.1748, Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act, with committee reported substitute amendment.

The Senate has locked in an agreement that will allow us to complete action on the Continuing Resolution tonight.

The only amendments in order to the CR will be the following:

– Inouye substitute amendment (text of the CR)
– DeMint amendment re: extend the length of the CR
– Thune amendment re: reduce spending level (this amendment is not subject to division)

Debate on the bill will be limited to 2 hours, equally divided.

Debate on each amendment is limited to 30 minutes, equally divided.

Upon the use or yielding back of all time, the Senate will proceed to vote with respect to the amendments to the substitute in the order in which they were offered. Each amendment is subject to a 60-affirmative vote threshold.

Upon disposition of the amendments, the substitute will be agreed to, and the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended.

No budget points of order are in order to the bill or substitute. There will be 2 minutes for debate prior to each vote and any vote after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration.

The Senate began consideration of the CR at approximately 4:50pm. If all time is used, there would be up to 3 roll call votes around 7:50pm. There is a chance that some of the time may be yielded back.

Senator Reid filed cloture on the motions to proceed to the following bills:

S.3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010;
S.3772, Paycheck Fairness Act; and
S.510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.

Votes:
244: Enzi Motion to Proceed to H.J.Res 39, a Joint Resolution providing for Congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule relating to status as a grandfathered health plan under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act;
Not Agreed To: 40-59.245: Thune amendment #4676: (5% cut)
Not Agreed To: 48-51

246: DeMint amendment #246: (extend CR until February 4, 2011);
Not Agreed To: 39-60

247: Passage of H.R.3081, Continuing Resolution;
Passed: 69-30

248: Adoption of S.Con.Res.321, Adjournment Resolution;
Adopted: 54-39

Unanimous Consent:
Concurred in House Amendments with amendments with respect to H.R.3619, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011.
S.3774, a bill to extend the deadline for Social Services Block Grant expenditures of supplemental funds appropriated following disasters occurring in 2008.
H.R.6200, WIPA and PABSS Extension Act of 2010
H.R.1061, Hoh Indian Tribe Safe Homelands Act (with Cantwell amendment)
S.2847, Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act (CALM Act) (with Whitehouse amendment)
H.R.4543, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4285 Payne Avenue in San Jose, California, as the “Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building”.
H.R.5341, a bill 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”.
H.R.5390, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13301 Smith Road in Cleveland, Ohio, as the “David John Donafee Post Office Building”.
H.R.5450, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3894 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the “Tom Bradley Post Office Building”.
S.685, Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2009 (with substitute amendment)
S.3794, Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2010
H.R.1722, Telework Improvements Act of 2010 (with substitute amendment)
House Message with respect to S.3397, the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010 (concurred in House Message)
S.Res.278, a resolution honoring the Hudson River School painters for their contributions to the United States Senate.
S.Res.573, a resolution urging the development of a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability in Somalia, and for other purposes.
S.Con.Res.52, a concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of March 20 as a National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians (with technical amendment).
S.Con.Res.72, a concurrent resolution recognizing the 45th anniversary of the White House Fellows Program.
H.Con.Res.319, recognizing the anniversary of the tragic shootings that occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009.
S.Con.Res.74, honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States.
S.Res.667, a resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Coastal States Organization;
S.Res.668, a resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2010, as the “National Day on Writing”;
S.Res.669, a resolution recognizing Filipino American History Month in October 2010;
S.Res.670, a resolution designating the week beginning on Monday, November 8, 2010, as “National Veterans History Project Week”;
S.Res671, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week, 2010; and
S.Res672, a resolution designating October 9, 2010, as “National Chess Day”Executive Calendar
Cal # 500 – Julie Reiskin – Legal Services Corp
Cal # 501 – Gloria Valencia-Weber – Legal Services Corp
Cal # 810 – Raul Yzguierre – Ambassador to the Dominican Republic
Cal #1009 – Sarah Raskin – Member Board of Governors – Federal Reserve
Cal #1010-1011 – Janet Yellen – Member/Chair Board of Governors Federal Reserve
Cal # 1054 – Anne M. Harrington – Deputy Administrator Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
Cal #1102 – Joseph Hogsett – US Attorney for Southern District of IN
Cal #1103 – Michael Moore – US Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia
Cal #1104 – Beverly Harvard – US Marshal for the Northern District of Georgia
Cal #1105 – James Clark – US Marshal for the Western District of Kentucky
Cal #1106 – Kenneth Runde – US Marshal for Northern District of Iowa
Cal #1107 – Michael Bladel – US Marshal for Southern District of Iowa
Cal # 1108 – Steve Linkick – Inspector General of the Housing Finance Agency
Cal #1109 – Osvaldo Munet – Inspector General, Import Export Bank
Cal #1110 – Edward Brehm – African Development Foundation
Cal #1111 – Johnnie Carson – African Development Foundation
Cal #1112 – Mimi Alemayehou – Overseas Private Investment Bank
Cal #1113 – Duane Woeth – Council on Int’l Civil Aviation
Cal #1115 – Alexander A. Arivizu – Ambassador for Albania
Cal #1116 – Joseph Mussomeli – Ambassador for Slovenia
Cal #1121 – William C. Killian – US Attorney for Eastern District of TN
Cal #1122 – Robert O’Neill – US Attorney for Middle District of FL
Cal #1123 – Albert Najera – US Marshal for Eastern District of CA
Cal #1124 – William Sibert – US Marshal for Eastern District of MO
Cal #1125 – Myron Sutton – US Marshal for Northern District of IN
Cal #1126 – David Singer – US Marshal for Central District of CA
Cal #1127 – Jeffrey Holt – US Marshal for Western District of TN
Cal #1128 – Steven Stafford – US Marshal for Southern District of CA
Cal #1129 – Mary Minow – National Museum and Library Sciences Board
Cal #1130 – Subra Suresh – National Science Foundation
Cal #1131 – Pamela Young-Holmes – National Council on Disability
Cal #1132 – Harry Korrell – Legal Services Corp Board
Cal #1133 – Joseph Pietryzk – Legal Services Corp Board
Cal #1134 – Julie Reiskin – Legal Services Corp Board
Cal #1140- 1170 Military Promotions
Cal #1171 – David Buckley – Inspector General, Central Intelligence Agency
Cal #1172 – Maria Raffinan – Associate Justice, D.C. Superior Court

Discharged from Committee and Confirmed

PN832 – Kevin Concannon – Commodity Credit Corp Board
PN833 – Kathleen Merrigan – Commodity Credit Corp Board
PN 834 – James Miller – Commodity Credit Corp Board
PN836 – Dallas Tonsager – Commodity Credit Corp Board

PN1499 – Michael Ormsby – US Attorney for Eastern District of WA
PN1976 – Mark Green – US Attorney for Eastern District of OK
PN2071 – Paul Thielen – US Marshal for District of SD

PN2091 – Nancy Lindborg – USAID
PN2098 – Donald Steinberg – USAID
PN2128 – Cameron Munter – US Ambassador to Pakistan

PN1952 – Robert Mikulak – US Ambassador, Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
PN1988 – Kristie Kenney – Ambassador to Thailand
PN1989 – Jo Ellen Powell – Ambassador to Mauritania
PN1991 – Mark Boulware – Ambassador to Chad
PN1992 – Christopher McMullen – Ambassador to Angola
PN1994 – Wanda Nesbitt – Ambassador to Namibia
PN1995 – Karen Steward – Ambassador to Lao People’s Republic
PN2129 – Pamela White – Ambassador to Gambia

Treaties
Cal # 2 – Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Family Maintenance

Cal # 5 – Treaty with United Kingdom Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation

Cal # 6 – Treaty with Australia Concerning Defense and Trade Cooperation (w/ DeMint Amdt.)

Please note: The Senate will be in pro forma sessions until Nov. 12 so no nominations will be returned.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10amET September 29, 2010

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

1:04 A.M. –

The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 321. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 15, 2010. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Engel moved that the House do now adjourn.

12:59 A.M. –

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

S. 3802:

to designate a mountain and icefield in the State of Alaska as the “Mount Stevens” and “Ted Stevens Icefield”, respectively

12:57 A.M. –

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

12:56 A.M. –

On passage Passed without objection. Considered by unanimous consent.

Mr. Oberstar asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

H.R. 3619:

to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

12:55 A.M. –

Mr. Oberstar asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment to the Senate amendment.

S. 1510:

to transfer statutory entitlements to pay and hours of work authorized by the District of Columbia Code for current members of the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division from the District of Columbia Code to the United States Code

12:50 A.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 Agreed to without objection.

12:49 A.M. –

Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment.

H.R. 1210:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes

12:48 A.M. –

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

12:47 A.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5462:

to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

12:46 A.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2941:

to reauthorize and enhance Johanna’s Law to increase public awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers

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

12:45 A.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1230:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry, to authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases, and for other purposes

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.

12:44 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2408:

to expand the research and awareness activities of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to scleroderma, and for other purposes

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.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1032:

to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women

12:43 A.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.

Considered as unfinished business.

S. 3751:

to amend the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005

12:42 A.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.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1347:

to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment and implementation of concussion management guidelines with respect to school-aged children, and for other purposes

12:41 A.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.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2818:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a drug-free workplace information clearinghouse, to support residential methamphetamine treatment programs for pregnant and parenting women, to improve the prevention and treatment of methamphetamine addiction, and for other purposes

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

12:40 A.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5354:

to establish an Advisory Committee on Gestational Diabetes, to provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes, and for other purposes

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.

12:39 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2999:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health

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.

12:38 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed in the House amendment to the text of the bill with amendments; Senate agreed to the House amendment to the title of the bill.

H.R. 758:

to amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of pediatric research consortia

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.

12:37 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

S. 3196:

to amend the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to provide that certain transition services shall be available to eligible candidates before the general election

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.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 3243:

to amend section 5542 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that any hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for purposes of determinations relating to overtime pay

12:36 A.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.

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1603:

expressing support for designation of September 2010 as National Craniofacial Acceptance Month

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

12:35 A.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1617:

supporting the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day, which is observed on the last Sunday in September of each year in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces

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

12:34 A.M. –

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

12:33 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 6118:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., in Washington, D.C., as the “Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building”

12:32 A.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.

12:31 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1479:

supporting the United States Paralympics, honoring the Paralympic athletes, and for other purposes

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.

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1546:

congratulating the Washington Stealth for winning the National Lacrosse League Championship

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

12:30 A.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1442:

supporting the goals and ideals of United States Military History Month

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.

12:29 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5605:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 East Fayette Street in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, as the “George C. Marshall Post Office”

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.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5606:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 South 7th Street in Indiana, Pennsylvania, as the “James M. ‘Jimmy’ Stewart Post Office Building”

12:28 A.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.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4602:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1332 Sharon Copley Road in Sharon Center, Ohio, as the “Emil Bolas Post Office”

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

12:27 A.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2853:

to require the purchase of domestically made flags of the United States of America for use by the Federal Government

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.

12:26 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 3940:

to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend grants and other assistance to facilitate a political status public education program for the people of Guam

12:25 A.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 – 5 (Roll no. 565).

H.R. 3081:

making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

12:18 A.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 194 (Roll no. 564).

11:59 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

11:55 P.M. –

The House resumed debate on the motion to agree to the Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3774.

H.R. 3081:

making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

11:54 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the motion to agree in the Senate amendments to H.R. 3081.

11:53 P.M. –

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1682, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments.

H.R. 512:

to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit certain State election administration officials from actively participating in electoral campaigns

11:52 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): 296 – 129 (Roll no. 563).

11:44 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 946:

to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing that Government documents issued to the public must be written clearly, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 341 – 82 (Roll no. 562).

11:38 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

S. 3729:

to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2013, and for other purposes

11:36 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 304 – 118 (Roll no. 561). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

11:30 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1682:

providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to the bill ( H.R. 3081) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

11:29 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 191 (Roll no. 560).

11:23 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 186 (Roll no. 559).

11:15 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2701:

to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

11:14 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 – 181 (Roll no. 558).

10:46 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2701, ordering the previous question and adoption of H.Res. 1682, and motions to suspend the rules; all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 2701:

to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1682:

providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to the bill ( H.R. 3081) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

10:45 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1682, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

10:08 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1682 Considered as privileged matter.

10:07 P.M. –

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL URBAN AIR TOXICS RESEARCH CENTER – Pursuant to Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Ms. Jane Luxton, McLean, Virginia. THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD – Pursuant to Section 703 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 903), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Mrs. Dorcas R. Hardy, Spotsylvania, VA.

The House received a communication from John A. Boehner, Republican Leader. Pursuant to Section 214(a) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. 15344), Mr. Boehner notified the House that he reappointed Thomas A. Fuentes of Lake Forest, California to the Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors.

H.R. 3940:

to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend grants and other assistance to facilitate a political status public education program for the people of Guam

10:06 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.

9:46 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 3940. Mr. Miller, George moved that the House suspend the rules an agree to the Senate amendments.

9:43 P.M. –

Mr. Arcuri filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1682.

S. 3729:

to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2013, and for other purposes

9:41 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.

8:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3729. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 6014:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 212 Main Street in Hartman, Arkansas, as the “M.R. ‘Bucky’ Walters Post Office”

8:57 P.M. –

WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES – Mr. Driehaus asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6014 which he had offered on September 28, 2010. Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 3219:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to insurance and health care, and for other purposes

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

8:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H.R. 3219. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 321 and passed H.R. 3081 amended.

H.R. 3219:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to insurance and health care, and for other purposes

8:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 3219. Mr. Filner moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

S. 1132:

to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes

8:29 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.

8:20 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1132. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

S. 3397:

to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances, and for other purposes

8:19 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.

8:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3397. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 946:

to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing that Government documents issued to the public must be written clearly, and for other purposes

8:05 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.

7:53 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 946. Mr. Clay moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

H.R. 6166:

to authorize the production of palladium bullion coins to provide affordable opportunities for investments in precious metals, and for other purposes

7:51 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On passage Passed without objection.

On agreeing to the Watt amendment Agreed to without objection.

Amendment offered by Mr. Watt.

Considered by unanimous consent.

Mr. Watt asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

H.R. 6162:

to provide research and development authority for alternative coinage materials to the Secretary of the Treasury, increase congressional oversight over coin production, and ensure the continuity of certain numismatic items

7:50 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On passage Passed without objection.

On agreeing to the Watt amendment Agreed to without objection.

Amendment offered by Mr. Watt.

Considered by unanimous consent.

Mr. Watt asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

H.R. 2701:

to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

7:44 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2701, the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

6:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to H.Res. 1674, the House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2701.

6:30 P.M. –

Mr. Reyes moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1674.

6:26 P.M. –

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification that an Executive Order was issued with respect to the national emergency declared in response to the actions and policies of the Government of Iran. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-147).

H.R. 3421:

to exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled, and for other purposes

6:25 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 336 – 82 (Roll no. 557). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

6:19 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4072:

to require that certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that provide a national industry-recognized and portable credential

6:18 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 – 10 (Roll no. 556).

6:08 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 6160:

to develop a rare earth materials program, to amend the National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980, and for other purposes

6:07 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): 325 – 98 (Roll no. 555).

5:58 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business. 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.R. 2378:

to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes

5:57 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 passage Passed by recorded vote: 348 – 79 (Roll no. 554).

5:22 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

4:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1674, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2378, as amended.

4:04 P.M. –

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 847 and H.R. 2378. With respect to H.R. 847, the rule grants a closed rule providing one hour of debate in the House, with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, and 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1674.

H. Res. 1326:

calling on the Government of Japan to immediately address the growing problem of abduction to and retention of United States citizen minor children in Japan, to work closely with the Government of the United States to return these children to their custodial parent or to the original jurisdiction for a custody determination in the United States, to provide left-behind parents immediate access to their children, and to adopt without delay the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

4:02 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 agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 1 (Roll no. 553).

3:54 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5993:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that beneficiaries of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance receive financial counseling and disclosure information regarding life insurance payments, and for other purposes

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): 358 – 66 (Roll no. 552).

3:46 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 3685:

to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the main page of the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet website and to publicize such Internet website

3:45 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 – 0 (Roll no. 551). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:37 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 847:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes

3:36 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On passage Passed by recorded vote: 268 – 160 (Roll no. 550).

3:28 P.M. –

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 185 – 244 (Roll no. 549).

3:01 P.M. –

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

2:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – Mr. Waxman reserved a point of order against the Lee (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn. The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to repeal specified spending provisions in patient protection and affordable care.

2:28 P.M. –

Mr. Lee (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

1:08 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1674, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 847, as amended.

1:07 P.M. –

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 847 and H.R. 2378. With respect to H.R. 847, the rule grants a closed rule providing one hour of debate in the House, with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, and 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1674.

1:06 P.M. –

Mr. Waxman filed a report from the Committee on Energy and Commerce on H. Res. 1561.

H. Res. 1674:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 847) to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2378) to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

1:05 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 183 (Roll no. 548).

12:56 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 183 (Roll no. 547).

12:48 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

12:47 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of ordering the previous question to H.Res. 1674 and agreeing to the resolution which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

H. Con. Res. 321:

providing for a conditional adjourment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 – 209 (Roll no. 546).

12:21 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 1674:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 847) to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2378) to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

12:20 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1674, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

12:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H. Res. 1674.

12:14 P.M. –

On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 2 – 409, 1 Present (Roll no. 545).

11:42 A.M. –

Mr. Diaz-Balart, L. moved that the House do now adjourn.

H. Res. 1674:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 847) to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2378) to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

10:38 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1674 Considered as privileged matter.

10:19 A.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed one minute speeches.

10:18 A.M. –

Ms. Pingree (ME) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1674.

10:08 A.M. –

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

10:06 A.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

10:04 A.M. –

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

10:02 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Scott Moore, Doctoral Student, Erfurt, Germany.

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day