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 By ThinkProgress War Room

Devastating Cuts Take Hold

Devastating, painful, and, above all, avoidable spending cuts went into effect Friday evening after sequestration became official. Instead of agreeing to a balanced replacement that includes targeted spending cuts and new revenues from closing tax loopholes used by the wealthiest Americans and special interests, Republicans are instead forcing these damaging cuts on the country.

Here’s a look at 32 of the dumbest and most devastating cuts.

Health care

  • $20 million cut from the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Programs
  • $10 million cut from the World Trade Center Health Program Fund
  • $168 million cut from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
  • $75 million cut from the Aging and Disability Services Programs

Housing

  • $199 million cut from public housing
  • $96 million cut from Homeless Assistance Grants
  • $17 million cut from Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
  • $19 million cut from Housing for the Elderly
  • $175 million cut from Low Income Home Energy Assistance

Disaster and Emergency

  • $928 million cut from FEMA’s disaster relief money
  • $6 million cut from Emergency Food and Shelter
  • $70 million cut from the Agricultural Disaster Relief Fund at USDA
  • $61 million cut from the Hazardous Substance Superfund at EPA
  • $125 million cut from the Wildland Fire Management
  • $53 million cut from Salaries and Expenses at the Food Safety and Inspection Service

Obamacare

  • $13 million cut from the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program (Co-ops)
  • $57 million cut from the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control
  • $51 million cut from the Prevention and Public Health Fund
  • $27 million cut from the State Grants and Demonstrations
  • $44 million cut from the Affordable Insurance Exchange Grants program

Education

  • $633 million cut from the Department of Education’s Special Education programs
  • $184 million cut from Rehabilitation Services and Disability Research
  • $71 million cut from administration at the Office of Federal Student Aid
  • $116 million cut from Higher Education
  • $86 million cut from Student Financial Assistance

Immigration

  • $512 million cut from Customs and Border Protection
  • $17 million cut from Automation Modernization, Customs and Border Protection
  • $20 million cut from Border Security Fencing, Infrastructure, and Technology

Security

  • $79 million cut from Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance
  • $604 million cut from National Nuclear Security Administration
  • $232 million cut from the Federal Aviation Administration
  • $394 million cut from Defense Environmental Cleanup

BOTTOM LINE: The worst impacts of the cuts won’t happen overnight, but they will happen. Rather than compromise, Republicans instead appear ready to stand by and watch as our economy and millions of Americans are hurt by these irresponsible and devastating cuts. Their reckless behavior got us into this mess in 2011 and now it’s time for them to come back to the table and help get us out of it before the worst impacts of these indiscriminate cuts happen.

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House – the Senate back on 6/4


 the Senate Convenes: 2:00pm

  • Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.  It is the Majority Leader’s intention to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act.
  • At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #613, the nomination of Timothy S. Hillman, of MA, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts.  There will be up to 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 Hillman nomination.
  • As a reminder to all Senators, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act on Thursday, May 24th.  That cloture vote will occur at 2:15pm on Tuesday, June 5th

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 –CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE  1, 2012

 112TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

. -The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 5, 2012.2:35:39 P.M. -On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.2:35:27 P.M. -Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.1:15:54 P.M. -SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.1:14:37 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.1:13:13 P.M. -Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, June 1, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.12:43:20 P.M. -COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.12:39:25 P.M. -H.R. 5325Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5325 as unfinished business.12:39:10 P.M. -H.R. 5325On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.12:38:59 P.M. -H.R. 5325Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the committee rise.12:38:51 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Hahn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 139 – 245 (Roll no. 314).12:34:46 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Tonko amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 148 – 236 (Roll no. 313).12:31:24 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Kaptur amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 200 (Roll no. 312).12:28:09 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 113 – 275 (Roll no. 311).12:24:09 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 140 – 245 (Roll no. 310).12:20:41 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Hultgren amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 130 – 256 (Roll no. 309).12:17:21 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Moran amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 152 – 237 (Roll no. 308).12:13:37 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 203 – 185 (Roll no. 307).12:10:04 P.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 – 177 (Roll no. 306).11:36:37 A.M. -H.R. 5325UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.11:35:32 A.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.11:33:12 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.11:33:10 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA),  to reduce funds for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by $335,000,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.11:32:15 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hahn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hahn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:25:55 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hahn amendment under the five-minute rule.11:25:53 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Hahn,  to increase funds for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by $50,000,000 and reduce funds for Fossil Energy Research and Development by $100,000,000.11:25:19 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Chaffetz amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Chaffetz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:19:18 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chaffetz amendment under the five-minute rule.11:19:16 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Chaffetz,  to reduce funds for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by $74,000,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.11:18:45 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tonko amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:07:44 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment under the five-minute rule.11:07:42 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko,  to increase the the Department of Energy, Energy Programs, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Account by $180,440,000 and reduce the Atomic Energy Defense Activities, National Nuclear Security Administration, Weapons Activities Account by the same amount.11:06:16 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.11:00:11 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.11:00:08 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock,  numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Department of Energy, Energy Programs, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Account by $1,450,960,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.10:59:52 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hultgren amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.10:52:25 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hultgren amendment under the five-minute rule.10:52:23 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Hultgren,  to reduce the Department of Energy, Energy Programs, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Account by $30 million and increase the Science Administrative and Facility Account for National Laboratories by the same amount.10:51:38 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Kaptur amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frelinghuysen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.10:43:22 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kaptur amendment under the five-minute rule.10:43:19 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Ms. Kaptur,  to increase the Department of Energy, Energy Programs, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Account by $10 million and reduce the Department of Energy Administrative Account by the same amount.10:40:54 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rehberg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:57:14 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment under the five-minute rule.9:57:12 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Moran,  to strike section 110, which prohibits funds to be used to enforce a rule which pertains to the definition of waters under the jurisdiction of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.9:55:46 A.M. -H.R. 5325Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the Broun (GA) amendment. Mr Frelinghuysen stated that the provisions of the Broun (GA) amendment propose to change the level of new budget authority in the bill by increasing the spending reduction account by more than the amount transferred out of other accounts. The Chair sustained the point of order.9:46:19 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.9:46:17 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA),  to reduce various administrative and salary accounts by 3% and apply $27,036,730 to the spending reduction account.9:45:46 A.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Cleaver amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.9:41:43 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cleaver amendment under the five-minute rule.9:41:40 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Cleaver,  to increase the Army Corps of Engineers, Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies Account by $3 million and reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Administrative Account for civil works programs by the same amount.9:40:04 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:36:41 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.9:36:39 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA),  to reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Construction Account by $1 million and increase the Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance Account by $571,429.9:35:28 A.M. -H.R. 5325On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.9:29:15 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holt amendment under the five-minute rule.9:29:11 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt,  to increase the Army Corps of Engineers Construction Account for Flood Protection by $2 million and reduce the Army Corps of Engineers Administration Account for civil works programs by the same amount.9:28:25 A.M. -H.R. 5325POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Scalise amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Scalise demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.9:18:45 A.M. -H.R. 5325DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule.9:18:42 A.M. -H.R. 5325An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise,  to increase the Army Corps of Engineers Construction Account for Louisiana Coastal Restoration by $10 million and reduce the Department of Energy Administration Account by the same amount.9:16:58 A.M. -H.R. 5325The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.9:16:45 A.M. -H.R. 5325Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5325 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”9:14:21 A.M. -Mr. Crenshaw filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 5882.9:03:04 A.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.9:02:51 A.M. -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Courtney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.9:02:42 A.M. -The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.9:01:28 A.M. -Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.9:00:16 A.M. -The House convened, starting a new legislative day.