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CONGRESS: Republican led House : How many bills left or Judicial seats empty! : the Senate is in pro forma Sessions:

09/28/2012 Nativegrl77

The Senate will meet on the following dates at the following times for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted:

Tuesday, September 25th at 9:30am

Friday, September 28th at 10:00am

Tuesday, October 2nd at 11:00am

Friday, October 5th at 1:00pm

Tuesday, October 9th at 11:00am

Friday, October 12th at 10:30am

Tuesday, October 16th at 10:00am

Friday, October 19th at 11:00am

Tuesday, October 23rd at 1:00pm

Friday, October 26th at 1:00pm

Tuesday, October 30th at 10:00am

Friday, November 2nd at 11:00am

Tuesday, November 6th at 11:00am

Friday, November 9th at 10:00am

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House hearings

10/3 10:00 am

Hearing: Joint House and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to receive Legislative Presentation of the American LegionCommittee on Veterans’ Affairs: Full Committee

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 2, 2012.

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11:00:13 A.M.	9/28	The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
11:00:59 A.M.		<action_description>The Speaker designated the Honorable John Abney Culberson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11:02:52 A.M.		<action_description>Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Gene Hemrick, Washington Theological Union, Washington, DC.
11:03:45 A.M.		<action_description>The Chair announced that pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 788, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
11:03:49 A.M.		<action_description>PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Van Hollen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:04:06 A.M.	S. 3624	<action_description>Mr. Lewis (CA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
11:04:40 A.M.	S. 3624	<action_description>Considered by unanimous consent. S. 3624 — “To amend section 31311 of title 49, United States Code, to permit States to issue commercial driver’s licenses to members of the Armed Forces whose duty station is located in the State.”
11:04:45 A.M.	S. 3624	<action_description>On passage Passed without objection.
11:04:48 A.M.	S. 3624	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:04:49 A.M.	S. 3625	<action_description>Mr. Lewis (CA) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
11:04:49 A.M.	S. 3625	<action_description>Considered by unanimous consent. S. 3625 — “To change the effective date for the internet publication of certain information to prevent harm to the national security or endangering the military officers and civilian employees to whom the publication requirement applies, and for other purposes.”
11:05:31 A.M.	S. 3625	<action_description>On passage Passed without objection.
11:05:33 A.M.	S. 3625	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:05:34 A.M.	S. 743	<action_description>Mr. Lewis (CA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
11:07:03 A.M.	S. 743	<action_description>RESERVATION OF OBJECTION – Mr. Van Hollen reserved the right to object to the unanimous consent request. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
11:08:09 A.M.	S. 743	<action_description>Considered by unanimous consent. S. 743 — “To amend chapter 23 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify the disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices, require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements that such policies, forms, and agreements conform with certain disclosure protections, provide certain authority for the Special Counsel, and for other purposes.”
11:08:48 A.M.	S. 743	<action_description>Amendment offered by Mr. Lewis (CA).
11:08:54 A.M.	S. 743	<action_description>On agreeing to the Lewis (CA) amendment; Agreed to without objection.
11:09:08 A.M.	S. 743	<action_description>On passage Passed without objection.
11:09:12 A.M.	S. 743	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:11:01 A.M.		<action_description>The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 788. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 2, 2012.

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Congress: the Republican led House worked 14minutes : the Senate & Pro-forma Sessions

09/25/2012 Nativegrl77

The Senate is in Pro-forma Sessions

The Senate will meet on the following dates at the following times for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted:

Tuesday, September 25th at 9:30am

Friday, September 28th at 10:00am

Tuesday, October 2nd at 11:00am

Friday, October 5th at 1:00pm

Tuesday, October 9th at 11:00am

Friday, October 12th at 10:30am

Tuesday, October 16th at 10:00am

Friday, October 19th at 11:00am

Tuesday, October 23rd at 1:00pm

Friday, October 26th at 1:00pm

Tuesday, October 30th at 10:00am

Friday, November 2nd at 11:00am

Tuesday, November 6th at 11:00am

Friday, November 9th at 10:00am

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House Hearing coming up

10/3 10:00 am

Hearing: Joint House and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to receive Legislative Presentation of the American LegionCommittee on Veterans’ Affairs: Full Committee

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The next meeting in the House September 28, 2012

10:00:38 A.M.		<action_description>The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:03:43 A.M.		<action_description>The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:03:50 A.M.		<action_description>Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Patrick Riffle, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Washington, DC.
10:05:12 A.M.		<action_description>The Chair announced that pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 788, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
10:05:24 A.M.		<action_description>PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Edwards to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:06:35 A.M.		<action_description>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 September 21, 2012 at 4:21 p.m. stating that that body had made an appointment to the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board.
10:06:55 A.M.		<action_description>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 September 24, 2012 at 12:26 p.m. stating that the Senate had passed S. 3311, S. 3193, S. 3341, S. 3486, S. 3625, S. 3624, S. 3315, S. 1956; that the Senate had concurred in the House amendment to S. 300 and S. 710; and that the Senate had agreed to S. Con. Res. 50.
10:10:03 A.M.		<action_description>The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
10:11:49 A.M.		<action_description>The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 25.
10:12:21 A.M.		<action_description>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 September 24, 2012 at 12:26 p.m. stating that that body had passed without amendment H.R. 6433, H.R. 6431, H.R. 6375, H.R. 6215, H.R. 6189, H.R. 5512, H.R. 4347, H.R. 4223, H.R. 4158, H.R. 3556, H.R. 2706, H.R. 2240, H.R. 2139, H.R. 1791, H.R. 1272.
10:13:37 A.M.		<action_description>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 September 24, 2012 at 12:26 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 915, H.R. 2606, H.R. 4850 with an amendment and passed H.R. 2453 and H.R. 2838 with amendments.
10:13:52 A.M.		<action_description>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 September 24, 2012 at 9:13 a.m. stating that that body had passed S.J. Res. 41 and agreed to H.J. Res. 117.
10:14:42 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 788. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on September 28, 2012.

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CONGRESS – the Republican led House : Congress will do only about 8days of work prior to Election2012 : the Senate led by Dems

09/10/2012 Nativegrl77

If the Senate receives a message from the House that it has adopted S.Con.Res.59, providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives, the pro forma sessions above will not occur and the Senate will adjourn until 2:00pm on Monday, September 10, 2012.

the Senate Convenes: 2:00pm

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
At 4:55pm, there will be a moment of silence for the 40th anniversary of the Munich Olympics massacre.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #664, the nomination of Stephanie Marie Rose, of IA, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa with 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Rose nomination.
As a reminder, on Thursday, August 2^nd, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3457, the Vets Jobs Corps Act. The cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.3457 will be at 2:15pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012.

5:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Stephanie Marie Rose, of Iowa, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa

5:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Stephanie Marie Rose, of Iowa, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa; Confirmed: 89-1

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #664, the nomination of Stephanie Marie Rose, of IA, to be United States District judge for the Southern District of Iowa; Confirmed: 89-1

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Star printed the committee report to accompany S.3521, the Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012.

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012. (Republican request)

Began the Rule 14 process of S.3522, the Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2012. (Menendez and others)

Began the Rule 14 process of S.3525, the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012. (Tester)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.3519, the Pay for Printing Act (DeMint).

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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House hearings for Today …

2:00 pm	Hearing: Legislative Hearing on H.R. 6040 and H.R. 6147Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs
5:00 pm	Hearing: H.R. 5949-FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012Committee on Rules: Full Committee
5:00 pm	Hearing: H.R. 5544-Minnesota Education Investment and Employment ActCommittee on Rules: Full Committee

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on September 10, 2012.

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2:00:32 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:39 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:58 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:23 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:27 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:28 P.M.		The House received a communication from Representative Cardoza wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 12:00 a.m. on August 15, 2012.
2:03:47 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from California, Mr. Cardoza, the whole number of the House is 430.
2:03:48 P.M.		The House received a communication from Ilene Jenofsky, District Director, Office of Rep. Brady (PA). Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Jenofsky notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena for testimony issued by the Philadelphia Municipal Court, Criminal Division and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and precedents of the House.
2:03:49 P.M.		The House received a communication from Warren Raines, Constituent Services Representative, Office of Rep. Brady (PA). Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Raines notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for testimony issued by the Philadelphia Municipal Court, Criminal Division and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and precedents of the House.
2:05:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
4:00:11 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 10.
4:00:17 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:01:19 P.M.	H.R. 3397	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3397 — “To modify the Forest Service Recreation Residence Program by implementing a simple, equitable, and predictable procedure for determining cabin user fees, and for other purposes.”
4:01:35 P.M.	H.R. 3397	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:01:36 P.M.	H.R. 3397	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3397.
4:06:22 P.M.	H.R. 3397	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:06:26 P.M.	H.R. 3397	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:07:04 P.M.	H.R. 2706	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2706 — “To prohibit the sale of billfish.”
4:07:17 P.M.	H.R. 2706	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:07:18 P.M.	H.R. 2706	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2706.
4:13:26 P.M.	H.R. 2706	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:13:28 P.M.	H.R. 2706	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:14:09 P.M.	H.R. 6007	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6007 — “To exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority.”
4:14:49 P.M.	H.R. 6007	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:14:50 P.M.	H.R. 6007	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6007.
4:25:53 P.M.	H.R. 6007	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:25:55 P.M.	H.R. 6007	>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:26:08 P.M.	H.R. 2489	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2489 — “To authorize the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program.”
4:26:22 P.M.	H.R. 2489	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:26:23 P.M.	H.R. 2489	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2489.
4:34:33 P.M.	H.R. 2489	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:34:44 P.M.	H.R. 2489	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:36:02 P.M.	H.R. 6186	Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6186 — “To require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.”
4:36:24 P.M.	H.R. 6186	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:36:25 P.M.	H.R. 6186	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6186.
4:43:35 P.M.	H.R. 6186	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.
4:44:13 P.M.	H.R. 4264	Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4264 — “To help ensure the fiscal solvency of the FHA mortgage insurance programs of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.”
4:44:25 P.M.	H.R. 4264	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:44:26 P.M.	H.R. 4264	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4264.
4:47:50 P.M.	H.R. 4264	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.
4:48:05 P.M.	H.R. 2139	Mr. Dold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2139 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the establishment of Lions Clubs International.”
4:48:18 P.M.	H.R. 2139	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:48:19 P.M.	H.R. 2139	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2139.
4:55:33 P.M.	H.R. 2139	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.
4:56:39 P.M.	H.R. 6122	>Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6122 — “To revise the authority of the Librarian of Congress to accept gifts and bequests on behalf of the Library, and for other purposes.”
4:56:55 P.M.	H.R. 6122	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:56:57 P.M.	H.R. 6122	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6122.
4:59:54 P.M.	H.R. 6122	>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.
5:00:11 P.M.	H.R. 406	Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 406 — “To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit candidates for election for Federal office to designate an individual who will be authorized to disburse funds of the authorized campaign committees of the candidate in the event of the death of the candidate.”
5:00:19 P.M.	H.R. 406	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:00:21 P.M.	H.R. 406	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 406.
5:06:54 P.M.	H.R. 406	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:06:57 P.M.	H.R. 406	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:07:30 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 132	Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 132 — “Providing funding to ensure the printing and production of the authorized number of copies of the revised and updated version of the House document entitled “Hispanic Americans in Congress”, and for other purposes.”
5:07:40 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 132	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:07:42 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 132	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 132.
5:13:24 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 132	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
5:13:49 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 132	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:15:00 P.M.	H.R. 6336	Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6336 — “To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and to provide for the permanent display of the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center.”
5:15:04 P.M.	H.R. 6336	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:15:05 P.M.	H.R. 6336	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6336.
5:21:30 P.M.	H.R. 6336	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:21:34 P.M.	H.R. 6336	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:21:40 P.M.	H.R. 6336	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:21:49 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m.
6:30:20 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 10.
6:30:33 P.M.		Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 773.
6:31:21 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:32:13 P.M.	H.R. 6122	>Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6122 — “To revise the authority of the Librarian of Congress to accept gifts and bequests on behalf of the Library, and for other purposes.”
6:57:26 P.M.	H.R. 6122	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 – 0 (Roll no. 557).
6:57:27 P.M.	H.R. 6122	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:57:35 P.M.	H.R. 2139	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2139 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the establishment of Lions Clubs International.”
7:04:12 P.M.	H.R. 2139	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 – 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 558).
7:04:13 P.M.	H.R. 2139	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:04:22 P.M.	H.R. 6186	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6186 — “To require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.”
7:10:42 P.M.	H.R. 6186	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 – 11 (Roll no. 559).
7:10:48 P.M.	H.R. 6186	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:14:07 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
8:54:54 P.M.		Mrs. Roby moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:54:56 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:54:58 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 11, 2012.

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Pelosi and House Dems in the Newsroom

08/17/2012 Nativegrl77

Pelosi Statement on Implementation of Obama Administration Directive on DREAM-Eligible Youth

“It was one of the proudest accomplishments of the Democratic-led House to pass the DREAM Act with a bipartisan vote in 2010; it was one of our great disappointments to see action blocked by Republicans in the Senate. Democrats will continue to push to pass the DREAM Act and to enact bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform that secures our borders, upholds the rule of law, protects our workers, unites families, and provides a pathway to legalization.”

August 15, 2012

Pelosi Statement on 77th Anniversary of Social Security

“Democrats will always stand strong for Social Security, for Medicare, and for our nation’s seniors.”

August 14, 2012

Pelosi Statement on Congressman Dennis Cardoza

“Congressman Cardoza saw the need for national action to stem the foreclosure crisis firsthand in his own district. He has been a dogged advocate in demanding action, progress, and accountability in addressing the housing needs for the people of California’s Central Valley and for all Americans.”

August 14, 2012

Pelosi Statement on House GOP Lawsuit Against Attorney General Holder

“This partisan lawsuit wastes taxpayer dollars and resources, and is a distraction from the urgent business before Congress: acting to create jobs and grow our economy. It is also designed to distract the Justice Department from its critical job of challenging state laws designed to restrict the rights of Americans to vote.”

August 13, 2012

Pelosi Statement on Congressman Paul Ryan

“There is no question that former Governor Romney now owns the Republican, Ryan budget that puts millionaires ahead of Medicare and the middle class. Congressman Paul Ryan led House Republicans in voting to end the Medicare guarantee, which increases costs on seniors and weakens America’s great middle class in order to give tax breaks to millionaires, Big Oil and corporations that ship jobs overseas.”

August 11, 2012

Pelosi Statement on Congressman Hansen Clarke

“From his first days in the House, Congressman Clarke made his presence known as a fierce fighter for the rights and protections of homeowners – in Detroit and nationwide – hardest-hit by the foreclosure crisis. Hailing from the ‘motor city,’ he worked to ensure that manufacturing jobs stay on our shores and pay our workers a decent wage, and he acted to invest in new technologies. He pushed legislation to protect our homeland security and promote a responsible foreign policy.”

August 08, 2012

Pelosi Statement on Congressman Russ Carnahan

“Throughout his time in the House, Congressman Carnahan has advanced his top priority – putting people to work – by advocating investments in transportation and infrastructure, and by working to keep good-paying jobs at home. As a leader on foreign affairs, he promoted a vision of American leadership founded in active engagement on the global stage. As a powerful voice for the members of our Armed Forces, he acted to ensure that we serve our veterans as well as they have served us.”

August 08, 2012

Pelosi Statement on Shooting in Oak Creek, Wisconsin

“The devastating actions of this lone gunman have no place in our country and in our society. This shooting was not simply an assault on a single congregation of Sikhs; it was an offense against peaceful, innocent people. We condemn this attack in the strongest terms possible.”

August 06, 2012

Pelosi Names Liz Pardue as New Deputy Director of Floor Operations, Announces Departure of Lori Pepper

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced today that she has named Liz Pardue as her office’s new Deputy Director of Floor Operations. Pardue begins her duties this month.

August 03, 2012

Pelosi Statement on Anniversary of Credit Downgrade

“We now know that Republicans’ partisan political brinksmanship cost taxpayers at least $1.3 billion in borrowing costs. Yet Speaker Boehner and his Republican colleagues are threatening more of the same, pledging to hold the debt limit, the American economy, and middle class tax cuts hostage once again.”

August 03, 2012

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House H.R.4240 for 5minutes – the Senate in Pro Forma Sessions

08/07/2012 Nativegrl77

Schedule for Pro Forma Sessions only, with no business conducted …

(note that beginning on Tuesday, August 7^th, the pro forma sessions will be held in Hart 216 while repairs are being made to the Senate Chamber)

– Friday, August 3rd at 10:15am

– Tuesday, August 7th at 11:00am

– Friday, August 10th at 11:00am

– Tuesday, August 14th at 2:30pm

– Friday, August 17th at 11:30am

– Tuesday, August 21st at 10:00am

– Friday, August 24th at 10:00am

– Tuesday, August 28th at 2:30pm

– Friday, August 31st at 11:30am

– Tuesday, September 4th at 11:30am and

– Friday, September 7th at 12:00pm

the Senate will adjourn until 2:00pm on Monday, September 10, 2012.

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10:00:38 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:53 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mac Thornberry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:42 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Alan Keiran, Office of the United States Senate Chaplain.
10:02:14 A.M.		The Chair announced that pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 747, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
10:02:18 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:44 A.M.	S. Con. Res. 59	Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 59 — “Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.”
10:03:59 A.M.	S. Con. Res. 59	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
10:04:15 A.M.	S. Con. Res. 59	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:04:16 A.M.	S. Con. Res. 58	Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 58 — “Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 4240.”
10:04:30 A.M.	S. Con. Res. 58	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
10:04:36 A.M.	S. Con. Res. 58	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:05:10 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to S. Con. Res. 59. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on September 10, 2012.