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Stop diabetes

11/19/2012 Nativegrl77

Throughout November, visit Walgreens to show your support for American Diabetes Month.

This November, join Walgreens and the American Diabetes Association^® in the movement to Stop Diabetes^®.

The American Diabetes Association is excited to announce that Walgreens is continuing their support for the Association as a National Strategic Partner. To kick off the collaboration, Walgreens will be conducting a pin pad donation campaign this November during American Diabetes Month^®. From now until Nov. 30, participate at your local Walgreens by donating $1, $2, $5 or $10 when you use a debit or credit card, and help raise critical funds for resources and educational programs in local communities.

In addition, as part of their renewed commitment to the Association, Walgreens continues to support activities designed to help those at highest risk for type 2 diabetes become aware and take action to Stop Diabetes before it starts through the Association’s CheckUp America prevention initiative.

We would also like to applaud Walgreens for their ongoing dedication in support of our signature fundraising events and mission driven activities. Walgreens is not only a National Sponsor of Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes^®, but this year, they have also won the honor of having the country’s number one National Employee Walk Team in history! Walgreens continues to participate in multiple markets at our American Diabetes Association EXPO^®, geared to bring the Association’s mission to life, encouraging attendees to learn to be healthy, active and live well with diabetes. Throughout November, get involved in American Diabetes Month. Visit Walgreens to show your support. Join the Millions^® in the movement to Stop Diabetes

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must see Vid

11/19/2012 Nativegrl77

whitehouse has uploaded President Obama & Prime Minister Shinawatra Joint Press Conference.

President Obama & Prime Minister Shinawatra Joint Press Conference

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President Obama and Prime Minister Shinawatra of Thailand hold a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand. November 18, 2012

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People Power vs Big Oil

11/14/2012 Nativegrl77

Pascal V – Avaaz.org

In days, Nigeria’s Parliament could approve a $5 billion fine against giant oil polluter Shell and set in motion a law that would hold oil companies to account for the first time ever. The President endorses the penalty, but Big Oil are lobbying MPs like crazy to vote against reform. Our voices can drown them out to win justice for Nigeria’s people. Join the urgent call now!

In days, Nigeria’s Parliament could approve a $5 billion fine against giant oil polluter Shell for a spill that devastated the lives of millions of people, and pass a law to hold all oil companies to account for polluting and plundering. This is a watershed moment, but unless we all speak out, oil giants will crush it.

Finally, Big Oil is having to pay for the wasteland and violence that they’ve created. President Jonathan supports the Shell fine, and progressive Senators are pushing for strong regulations, but oil companies are slick, and without huge international support MPs could buckle under the pressure.

Politicians are deciding their positions right now — sign the urgent petition for the Nigerian Parliament to fine Shell and support the bill, and then forward this to everyone — when we hit a million signers we’ll bring our unprecedented global call to the steps of Nigeria’s Parliament:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/make_shell_pay_b/?biEWLbb&v=19059

Experts say that every year Big Oil spills as much crude into the Niger Delta as an Exxon Valdez, but as it is Africa, it gets little media play. After a leak occurred at Shell’s Bonga oil facility last December, millions of gallons poured into the ocean and washed up on the densely populated coast — resulting in one of the largest African oil spills ever. The fine and bill on the table are a once in a lifetime chance to stand up to Big Oil.

Oil companies have made $600 billion in the last 50 years in Nigeria, but locals don’t see the benefits. Their land, drinking water and fishing grounds are ruined. And Shell has spent hundreds of millions of dollars a year on security forces, repressing protest against its harmful practices.

The oil industry is crucial to the economy, but companies have never been held to account for the devastation of drilling. Now, the Nigerian President and a few brave MPs are speaking out and they could finally slam the oil giants with tough fines and give fair pay outs to the victims. If we show MPs that the world supports these crucial steps, we can literally change the lives of millions. Click below to sign the urgent petition:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/make_shell_pay_b/?biEWLbb&v=19059

Avaazers have stood up to Big Oil all over the world, from Chevron in Ecuador, to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, to ending fossil fuel subsidies at the Rio Summit. Now let’s do it for Nigeria too. Make sure the politicians send a message to Big Oil: your days of impunity are over.

With hope and determination,

Pascal, Patricia, Alex, Ricken, David, Rewan, and the Avaaz team

Shell Faces $5 Billion Nigeria Fine (Wall Street Journal)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303933704577532723563488122.html

Shell urged to pay Nigeria $5bn over Bonga oil spill (BBC)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-18875731

Shell’s grip on Nigerian state revealed (The Guardian)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/dec/08/wikileaks-cables-shell-nigeria-spying

U.N. slams Shell as Nigeria needs biggest ever oil clean-up (Reuters)
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/04/us-nigeria-ogoniland-idUSTRE7734MQ20110804

Nigeria: Oil spill investigations ‘a fiasco’ in the Niger Delta (Amnesty International)
http://www.amnesty.org/en/news/nigeria-oil-spill-investigations-fiasco-niger-delta-2012-08-02

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CONGRESS: the House Republicans – the Senate Democrats

11/14/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes at 2:30pmET November 14, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
The filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.3525, the Sportsmen’s Act is 4:00pm on Wednesday.
During Tuesday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on S.3525. Under the rule, that cloture vote will occur on Thursday morning.

The filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.3525, Sportsmen’s Act of 2012, is 4:00pm today. If your senator has a germane amendment and would like to preserve their ability to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you.

The Senate has reached an agreement that at 4:30pm today the motion to proceed to the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on S.3414, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, be agreed to; the motion to reconsider be agreed to; and that there be 60 minutes for debate divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, on the motion to invoke cloture on S.3414; and that upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to the cloture vote on S.3414, upon reconsideration.

As a result of this agreement, at approximately 5:30pm today the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, upon reconsideration.

5:36pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, upon reconsideration;

Not Invoked: 51-47

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to invoke cloture on S.3414, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, upon reconsideration; Not Invoked: 51-47

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.6118, the Taking Essential Steps for Testing Act of 2012 (TEST Act).

Passed H.R.6131, a bill to extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006, and for other purposes (SAFEWEB Act) by voice vote.

Adopted S.Res.596, a resolution permitting the solicitation of donations in the Senate buildings for the relief of victims of Superstorm Sandy.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 14, 2012.

Watch Live House Floor Proceedings

10:00:12 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:18 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:08 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.
10:16:49 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:50 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 14.
12:00:58 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Donna Kafer, Arizona Legislative Chaplaincy, Peoria, Arizona.
12:02:21 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:26 P.M.		Walz of MN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:49 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:27:20 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:28:11 P.M.	H.R. 2606	Mr. Amodei moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
12:28:27 P.M.	H.R. 2606	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2606.
12:33:54 P.M.	H.R. 2606	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
12:33:55 P.M.	H.R. 2606	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:34:19 P.M.	H.R. 6570	Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6570 — “To amend the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to consolidate certain CBO reporting requirements.”
12:34:35 P.M.	H.R. 6570	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:34:38 P.M.	H.R. 6570	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6570.
12:41:30 P.M.	H.R. 6570	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
12:41:33 P.M.	H.R. 6570	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:42:24 P.M.	H.R. 2453	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
12:42:36 P.M.	H.R. 2453	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. 2453.
12:48:33 P.M.	H.R. 2453	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.
12:49:17 P.M.	H.R. 6116	<MR. class=hiddenSpellError pre=”Mr ” Coble moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6116 — “To amend the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands to provide for direct appeals to the United States Supreme Court of decisions of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court.”
12:49:50 P.M.	H.R. 6116	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:49:55 P.M.	H.R. 6116	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6116.
1:04:35 P.M.	H.R. 6116	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:04:38 P.M.	H.R. 6116	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:04:41 P.M.	H.R. 6116	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
1:05:03 P.M.	H.R. 5934	Mr. Coble moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5934 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to include certain territories and possessions of the United States in the definition of State for the purposes of chapter 114, relating to trafficking in contraband cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.”
1:05:21 P.M.	H.R. 5934	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:05:23 P.M.	H.R. 5934	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5934.
1:17:16 P.M.	H.R. 5934	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:17:18 P.M.	H.R. 5934	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:17:51 P.M.		that that body had agreed to the House amendment to S. 743.
1:18:16 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:18:35 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

2:58:44 P.M.		Mr. Paul moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:58:58 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:58:59 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 15, 2012.