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toxic Tuesday & some News

12/14/2010 Nativegrl77

The rain combined with the wind has put the hammer down on the 206 – The thunder was rolling the lightening close and noisy so anyone out there having difficulty today and it is still Fall …you are not alone.

I am feeling less and less confident that legislation we need done before the New Congress gets into place after hearing comments from various Democratic members of the House on various cables and or radios. The House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says that they will do their best to get a vote and pass the Tax Deal but if I heard him correctly, he stated with some Amendments added this thing would pass. I have to say if any changes made to the tax agreement that would be great but the deal was a take it or leave it situation. Therefore, any comment by Hoyer just proves folks do not listen to each other or refuse to see that time is of the essence and there just is not a lot of it left. I feel given the fact that bills that pass in the Senate need to be sent to the House to be passed and vice versa so adding amendments will not only increase the time it will take for it to pass. I am worried that the process by which the House is willing to put the TAX Cut deal through sounds and makes it almost impossible to pass before January.

In other News that is upsetting and so, obviously unfair and unbalanced is that not only did A.G. Cuccinelli file a suit against HCR, who has said some awful things about President Obama on numerous occasions should make anyone uncomfortable and see how the outcome any decision might side with the Republican Tea Party. The fact that Judge Henry E Hudson who is a Bushy was the one who received this suit first of all and was not able to see the conflict on interest so obviously right in his face. Anyway, below you will find part of an AP story by Larry O’Dell, for the full story go to the AP site -“Judge Strikes down federal health care law”. It is obvious this guy should recuse himself from the case but hey, that is just me…

Hudson sided with Virginia Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli, who argued the mandate overstepped the bounds of the Constitution.

“The ruling is extremely positive for anyone who believes in the system of Federalism created by our founding fathers,” Cuccinelli said. “It underscores that the Constitution’s limitations on federal power really do mean something.”

Cuccinelli, a Republican, filed the lawsuit to defend a new state law passed in reaction to the federal overhaul that prohibits the government from forcing state residents to buy health insurance.

He argued that while the government can regulate economic activity that substantially affects interstate commerce, the decision not to buy insurance amounts to economic inactivity that is beyond the government’s reach.

“This lawsuit is not about health insurance, not about health care, it’s about liberty,” he said.

Hudson, a Republican appointed by President George W. Bush, sounded sympathetic to the state’s case when he heard oral arguments in October, and the White House expected to lose this round.

Administration officials told reporters last week that a negative ruling would have virtually no impact on the law’s implementation, noting that its two major provisions — the coverage mandate and the creation of new insurance markets — don’t take effect until 2014.

Dear Cuccinelli and Judge Hudson:

definition of CONFLICT of INTEREST … The Free Dictionary -by farlex

A term used to describe the situation in which a public official or fiduciary who, contrary to the obligation and absolute duty to act for the benefit of the public or a designated individual, exploits the relationship for personal benefit, typically pecuniary.

In certain relationships, individuals or the general public place their trust and confidence in someone to act in their best interests. When an individual has the responsibility to represent another person—whether as administrator, attorney, executor, government official, or trustee—a clash between professional obligations and personal interests arises if the individual tries to perform that duty while at the same time trying to achieve personal gain. The appearance of a conflict of interest is present if there is a potential for the personal interests of an individual to clash with fiduciary duties, such as when a client has his or her attorney commence an action against a company in which the attorney is the majority stockholder.

Incompatibility of professional duties and personal interests has led Congress and many state legislatures to enact statutes defining conduct that constitutes a conflict of interest and specifying the sanctions for violations. A member of a profession who has been involved in a conflict of interest might be subject to disciplinary proceedings before the body that granted permission to practice that profession.

and if that wasn’t enough…

conflict of interest n. a situation in which a person has a duty to more than one person or organization, but cannot do justice to the actual or potentially adverse interests of both parties. This includes when an individual’s personal interests or concerns are inconsistent with the best for a customer, or when a public official’s personal interests are contrary to his/her loyalty to public business. An attorney, an accountant, a business adviser or realtor cannot represent two parties in a dispute and must avoid even the appearance of conflict. He/she may not join with a client in business without making full disclosure of his/her potential conflicts, he/she must avoid commingling funds with the client, and never, never take a position adverse to the customer.

Other News …

**M.Steele has decided to run again for the RNC chairman

**Army Lt. Col. Terrance L. Lakin, a Birther faces court martial for refusing deployment

** Black segregation in US drops to lowest in Century

**Holbrooke is remembered as a giant in US diplomacy

CSPAN …

Justice Kagan: “The learning curve is extremely steep”
Monday

White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
Monday

AEI Discussion on Financial Regulatory Reform
Monday

Lawrence Summers Remarks on the Great Recession
Monday

Factcheck.org Discussion on Campaign Spending
Monday

Pres. Obama Signs Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
Monday

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lame ducks -Friday in Congress

12/09/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET December 10, 2010

Morning business with Senator Sanders recognized to speak at 10:15am.

Unanimous Consent:
Passed S.3817, CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010

Passed H.R.2941, a bill to reauthorize and enhance Johanna’s Law to increase public awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecological cancers (with committee reported substitute amendment).

Passed S.372, Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2009 (with committee reported substitute amendment and Akaka amendment).

Adopted S.Con.Res.77, to provide for the approval of final regulations issued by the Office of Compliance to implement the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 that apply to the Senate and employees of the Senate.

Adopted S.Res.700, to provide for the approval of final regulations issued by the Office of Compliance to implement the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 that apply to the Senate and employees of the Senate.

The Senate confirmed the following nominations:

– Ripley Rand to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina
– Charles Oberly III to be United States Attorney for the District of Delaware
– William Conner Eldridge to be United States Attorney for the District of Arkansas
– Frank Leon-Guerrero to be United States Marshal for the District of the Northern Mariana Islands
– Charles Thomas Weeks II to be United States Marshal for the Western District of Oklahoma
– Kenneth Bohac to be United States Marshal for the Central District of Illinois
– General Claude R. Kehler, to be General, Air Force
– Coast Guard grade – to be Rear Admiral
– All of the nominations on the Secretary’s desk for the Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00amET December 13, 2010

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another lame duck -Congress is in Session 12/6

12/06/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes: 2:00pET December 6, 2010

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no roll call votes during Monday’s session of the Senate.

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The next meeting in scheduled for 12:30pmET on December 7, 2010

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Congress -in Session on Friday 12/3

12/03/2010 Nativegrl77

The SenateConvenes: 9:30amET December 3, 2010

Morning Business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each

Unanimous Consent:
H.R.3237, a bill to enact certain laws relatnig to national and commercial spece programs as title 51, US Code, “National and Commercial Space Programs”

S.3817, CAPTA Reauthorization Act

H.R.5281, the Removal Classification Act with a Leahy amendment

S.1774, a bill for the relief of Hotaru Nakama Ferschke with a Webb amendment

S.124, a bill for the relief of Shigaru Yamada

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 3, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

4:06 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on December 7, 2010.

4:05 P.M. –

National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs- Pursuant to Section 1002 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for FY 2003,as amended by Section 701(a)(3) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for FY 2010, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Chair appointed Dr. Shriley Ann Jackson, Bridgewater, NJ .

4:04 P.M. –

Library of Congress Trust Fund Board – Pursuant to Section 1 of the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board Act and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Chair appointed Mr. J. Richard Fredericks, San Francisco, CA; Ms. Barbara Guggenheim, Los Angeles, CA; Mr. James Kimsey, McLean, VA for a five year term .

4:03 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 December 3, 2010 at 9:48 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 5758, H.R. 6118, H.R. 6387, H.R. 6237, and S. 3784; passed H.R. 1107 with amendments; and agreed to H.J.Res. 101.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

4:02 P.M. –

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

4:01 P.M. –

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

4:00 P.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Eliot L. Engel to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress – Debates & Votes Tuesday 11/30

11/30/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate will Convene and resume debates and or votes 11/30 at 9amET

Following the prayer and pledge and any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, and immediately proceed to a series of up to 3 roll call votes. Those votes will in relation to the following items:

– Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering Coburn amendment #4697 (earmarks);
– Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering Coburn amendment #4694 (substitute); and
– Passage of S.510, as amended, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.

Upon disposition of S.510, the Senate will turn to a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 4:00pm to allow for the party caucus meetings.

When the Senate convenes at 4pm, Senator Dodd will be recognized to give his farewell speech

Votes:
255: Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering Coburn amendment #4697: (earmarks); Not Agreed to: 39-56

256: Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering Coburn amendment #4694: (substitute); Not Agreed to: 36-62

257: Passage of S.510, as amended;
Passed: 73-25

There will be no further roll call votes during today’s session of the Senate.

Unanimous Consent:
S.3987, the Red Flag Program Clarification Act.

H.R.6162, Coin Modernization, Oversight, and Continuity Act of 2010.

H.R.6166, the American Eagle Palladium Bullion Coin Act.

S. Res.690, a resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the birth of Mark Twain.

S. Res.691, a resolution to permit the collection of clothing, toys, food and house wares during the holiday season for charitable purposes relating to serving those in need or members of the Armed Services and their families.

S.3386, the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (with a Rockefeller-Hutchison managers amendment)

Some of those who voted against S.510: Shelby,Sessions,McCain, Hutchins, Demint, Coker, Coburn, Thune, Bunning

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:30amET November 30, 2010

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 30, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

8:49 P.M. –: SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:47 P.M. –: Ms. Foxx requested that Mr. Franks of AZ be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on December 3. Ms. Foxx requested that Mr. Franks of AZ be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on December 2.

Ms. Foxx requested that Mr. Franks of AZ be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on December 1.
8:44 P.M. –: The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting his determination that it is appropriate to exercise the statutory alternative plan authority under 5 U.S.C. 5304a to set alternative January 2011 locality pay rates – referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-156).
8:43 P.M. –: ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H. Res. 1644:

expressing support for designation of a “National Veterans History Project Week”
8:42 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.

H. Res. 1644:

expressing support for designation of a “National Veterans History Project Week”

8:23 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1644.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5953:

to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to display in each facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs a Women Veterans Bill of Rights

8:22 P.M. –

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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

8:04 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5953.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1622:

honoring the historic contributions of veterans throughout all conflicts involving the United States

8:03 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.

7:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1622.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5866:

to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requiring the Secretary of Energy to carry out initiatives to advance innovation in nuclear energy technologies, to make nuclear energy systems more competitive, to increase efficiency and safety of civilian nuclear power, and for other purposes

7:57 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.

7:45 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5866.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Con. Res. 325:

supporting the goals and ideals of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

7:44 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Biggert objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

7:38 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 325.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6398:

to require the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts

7:37 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.

7:27 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6398.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 528:

commending the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies for its efforts to promote peace, stability and security throughout North America, Europe, and Eurasia

7:26 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Poe (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

7:20 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 528. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 527:

commending the NATO School for its critical support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) efforts to promote global peace, stability, and security
7:19 P.M. –: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Poe (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
7:10 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 527. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6411:

to provide for the approval of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Australia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
7:09 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.
7:01 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6411. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1735:

condemning North Korea in the strongest terms for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea on November 23, 2010
7:00 P.M. –: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Poe (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

H. Res. 1735:

condemning North Korea in the strongest terms for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea on November 23, 2010

6:41 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1735.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

S. 2847:

to regulate the volume of audio on commercials

6:40 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Terry objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

6:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2847.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Eshoo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 1690:

supporting the observance of American Diabetes Month

6:30 P.M. –

6:03 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1690.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Con. Res. 323:

supporting the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust survivors in the United States are able to live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years

6:02 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.

5:39 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 323.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1313:

expressing support for designation of May as “Child Advocacy Center Month” and commending the National Child Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on their 25th anniversary in 2010

5:38 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Roe (TN) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

5:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1313.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1576:

expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children should be established

5:30 P.M. –

5:24 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1576.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1598:

expressing support for the designation of the month of October as National Work and Family Month

5:23 P.M. –

5:13 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1598.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1638:

supporting the goals and ideals of National GEAR UP Day

5:12 P.M. –

4:59 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1638.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1430:

honoring and saluting golf legend Juan Antonio “Chi Chi” Rodriguez for his commitment to Latino youth programs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

4:58 P.M. –

4:32 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1430.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

4:30 P.M. –

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

4:29 P.M. –

Mr. Perlmutter filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 1741 and H. Res. 1742.

H. Res. 1740:

recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 374rd anniversary

4:28 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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 404 – 0 (Roll no. 586).

4:19 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1585:

honoring and recognizing the exemplary service and sacrifice of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, the 349th Air Mobility Wing, the 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and the 615th Contingency Response Wing civilians and families serving at Travis Air Force Base, California

4:18 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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 408 – 0 (Roll no. 585).

4:09 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

4:08 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The House continued with unfinished business.

MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the late Honorable Stephen J. Solarz.

H.R. 4783:

to accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Chile, and to extend the period from which such contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti may be accelerated

4:03 P.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 the Yeas and Nays: 256 – 152 (Roll no. 584).

3:33 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

3:32 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Rahall motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 4783, and motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 1724:

commending the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, for its outstanding support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock Air Force Base, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families, and the Air Force

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Rogers (AL) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

3:26 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1724.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1217:

honoring Fort Drum’s soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division for their past and continuing contributions to the security of the United States

3:20 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1217.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1740:

recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 374rd anniversary

3:19 P.M. –

3:09 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1740.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1585:

3:02 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1585.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

3:01 P.M. –

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

H.R. 4783:

3:00 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the Rahall motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 4783 would be postponed until a time to be announced.

1:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1736, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Rahall motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 4783.

1:48 P.M. –

Mr. Rahall moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments.

1:47 P.M. –

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1736, Mr. Rahall took from the Speaker’s table H.R. 4783 with the Senate amendments thereto, and was recognized for a motion.

H. Res. 1736:

providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill ( H.R. 4783) to accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Chile, and to extend the period from which such contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti may be accelerated

1:42 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: 223 – 168 (Roll no. 583).

1:12 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

12:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1736

12:24 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

12:03 P.M. –

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

12:02 P.M. –

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

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

12:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 30.

10:39 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:32 A.M. –

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

10:31 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable John T. Salazar to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:30 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.