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Issa continues harassment of Elizabeth Warren


Elizabeth Warren, perhaps America‘s leading consumer advocate, has done a superb job standing up the Republican bullies in charge of the House Oversight Committee. And the GOP‘s harassment of Professor Warren has provoked strong rebukes from Democrats on the Oversight Committee as well as tens of thousands of progressives across the country.

But they don’t seem to be getting the message.

One week after a subcommittee chair, Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina, publicly accused Professor Warren of perjury in an exchange that quickly became a viral online video, Oversight Chairman Darryl Issa sent Warren what the Huffington Post‘s Hill Update called “an unusually obnoxious-sounding invitation” to appear before his full committee.

40,000 PFAW supporters have already spoken out and joined our petition telling Republicans to back off and stop their smear campaign against Elizabeth Warren. We’re still shy of our goal of 50,000, which we really want to hit in time to deliver the petitions to the Oversight Committee in advance of Professor Warren’s next appearance this month. That’s why I’m asking you to add your name right now — we need you to help us close the gap and hit 50K.

Chairman McHenry Calls Elizabeth Warren a Liar at Subcommittee Hearing  …

to watch the video click on the link below and then go to: www.pfaw.org 

http://youtu.be/RET2Z5AVJ8A

Thank you for all your hard work in helping us stand up to the Right.

— Ben Betz, Online Strategy Manager

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TGIF -Republicans vs Democrats …The choice should be obvious


Today, President Obama speaks to Workers at Chrysler Group Toledo Supplier Park in Toledo, Ohio at 12:20pm ET. It definitely is worth going to whitehouse.gov/live and watching because it is proof that not only was helping the auto industry the right thing to do it saved millions of jobs as well contrary to whatever Presidential candidate Romney stated.

About a year ago, this time the House and Senate were quite busy debating, voting up or down on if they should help their fellow Americans while confirming or blocking President Obama’s appointees. The Republican Tea Party members of Congress have become less of that description we use for a Public Servant and more like Corporate Tools. Republicans who seemingly  are being backed financially by folks like the Koch brothers on the State level while their Federal brotherhood continues to put obstacles in the way of any great or big moves to keep the Govt out of the ditch almost three years later.

Now, with Republicans finally coming forward to announce their bids to run for President in 2012, with the obvious quest to complete the divide and conquer Americans.  It is not lost on most of us that we all should make an effort to remind our fellow Americans just who is responsible for this slow sometime stalled path toward the 21st Century. It is obvious that not only is the Republican tea party refusing to move into the 21st Century they have not only voiced attitudes that offend women, children and minorities but have passed legislation that could put them at more risk or in the streets while defunding government jobs will shove middle class workers into minimum wage earner status.  I will admit I only skimmed that Pledge to America but it is clear it was the 19page lie about putting Americans back to work by those job creators who need to keep those bonus dollars in order to do so. I ask Speaker Boehner, Where are the Jobs.  I have actual bumper stickers that say that because well after the midterm elections the Republican led House has been a big failure to create anything to help their fellow Americans.  If you would like a “Where are the Jobs Mr. Boehner Bumper Sticker let me know

 I also admit being slightly surprised by the outcome of the midterm elections. I was surprised at how many drank the Kool-Aid and who actually listened to “the media” instead of asking questions to find out for themselves that in fact far more people in “the media” are a part of the farce that is the Republican Tea Party. Those Republican Tea Party lies won the House of Representatives for only a few months because as we all know; the truth will set you free. The move to attack Roe V Wade,redefine rape, HR3 a Woman’s right to choose while Republicans defunding it offended many but it was not until the effort to end Medicare, as we know it that people began to see the light.  The midterm elections definitely stalled American progress but it also uncovered and highlighted the Republican agenda. The abuses of States Rights by Republican Governors in at least ten states willing to cut slash and burn worker rights, women, children, the poor and services that would help them.  However, that slogan about taking back their country no matter how offensive is worth noting and remembering because it is not a partisan slogan it is a discriminatory rally cry that we all need to push back on … I believe in equality for all on all levels which is not at all how Republicans feel as a whole in my opinion. 

 I don’t know about you but any person running for President must represent ALL Americans not a select few. Therefore, from now on my effort will be to make all those comments from Republicans stepping up to any mic wanting to become President of the United States  caught on tape or otherwise available so their truths will be set free.

 The info below is from June and July of 2010 … attitudes and words do matter

Republicans again blocked Democrats’ attempt to extend jobless benefits to millions of unemployed Americans last night. Senator Harry Reid sent a strong message back to the Minority after they prevented passage of the bill.

July 1, 2010

TYT comments on Micheal Steele -his behavior and comments regarding Thurgood Marshall

June 30, 2010

At today’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing, Senator Al Franken paid tribute to and defended the distinguished record of Justice Thurgood Marshall.

June 30, 2010

During day three of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan‘s confirmation hearing, Senator Al Franken focused a portion of his Q&A with the Solicitor General on the Citizens United case.

July 01, 2010

In the video below Sen Tom Corburn asks Elena Kagan about Freedom/ Inferring that better days were before women & minorities had rights– TYT

June 30, 2010

At today’s confirmation hearing, Senator Amy Klobuchar asked Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan to talk about the challenges women face in the legal profession and with respect to career choices in general.

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Charlie Bass… a message from Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America


“When Congressman Charlie Bass voted to end Medicare; that was an attack on New Hampshire families like mine.”

Jane Brickett is a Social Worker in New Hampshire’s North Country. She has a disability and if she didn’t have Medicare the doctor bills could bankrupt her.

She’s one of the lucky ones. If Republicans succeed in destroying Medicare, Jane’s children might be able to find a way to save her house and keep food on the table. Thousands of others seniors and children depending on Medicare and Medicaid won’t be so lucky.

It’s time to make sure New Hampshire voters know what Charlie Bass has done. We’ve created another hard hitting ad with our friends at the Progressive Change Campaign Committee showcasing a personal story a real person. Please contribute now to keep the ad on the air.

Watch the ad and keep it on the air

Republicans will end Medicare if we don’t stop them and nothing will hurt Republican Charlie Bass more than the truth.

Let’s make sure there isn’t a single person in his district who hasn’t heard Jane’s story.

Contribute now and keep it on the air

Thank you for everything you do.

-Charles

Charles Chamberlain, Political Director
Democracy for America

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Think Progress


Some Inconvenient Truths About the National Debt

Jun 1, 2011 | By ThinkProgress War Room

How’d We Get Here?

As we draw closer to August 2, the drop-dead date by which the nation’s debt ceiling must be raised or the U.S. will risk economic calamity by defaulting on its obligations, Republicans continue to play political  games with the economy. Last night, House Republicans staged a political stunt by bringing a $2.4 trillion increase in the nation’s borrowing limit that was not paired with any spending cuts up for a vote.  Republicans designed the measure to fail (as it did, with the Democratic leadership also calling for a ‘no’ vote in protest) to try and gain political leverage over President Obama and the Democrats in the ongoing budget negotiations being led by Vice President Biden. Also tucked into this measure was poison pill language blaming President Obama for the nation’s fiscal woes. Since the GOP continues to have collective amnesia about how we got into this mess in the first place, here’s a handy chart from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP):

As our friends at CBPP note, “without the economic downturn and the fiscal policies of the [Bush] Administration, the budget would be roughly in balance over the next decade.”

Where the GOP Wants to Take Us: More Tax Cuts for the Wealthy & Big Oil, Less Health Care for Grandma

In order to raise the debt ceiling to pay for the debts we’ve already incurred as a result of these Bush-era policies, Republicans are demanding that the president accept elements of their disastrous — and extremely unpopular — budget plan, which includes:
A permanent extension of the Bush tax cuts, which (along with two wars) make up almost half of the debt we’ll owe by 2019 under current policies
A new  tax cut for the wealthy that would lower the top rate by almost one-third
A new tax cut for corporations — including Big Oil
Ending Medicare as we know it and slashing Medicaid
A hidden tax increase on the middle class

Missing from the GOP plan? Any new revenue for the government or any serious deficit reduction over the next decade.

Evening Briefing: Important Stories That You May Have Missed

Voters in several states have buyer’s remorse.

South Africa’s Zuma fails to persuade Qaddafi to step down.

The House GOP prefers to keep campaign finance disclosure opaque.

Texas redistricting is underway and it isn’t pretty.

Forcing “forcible” out of federal rape policy.

Matt Drudge’s disgusting race war awareness campaign.

Supposed-Libertarian Rand Paul (R-KY) wants to imprison people who attend “radical political speeches.”

Which major corporations are making huge profits but pay negative tax rates?

News You Can Use: Get Your Go-Bag Ready — Hurricane Season Starts Today

After a spring filled with record floods and killer tornadoes fueled by an ever-warming planet, today marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season.  Scientists predict that this season there will be 18 named storms, including 3-6 major hurricanes.   The La Niña effect, which helped steer storms away from the U.S. last year, is expected to ebb by June or July, increasing the likelihood of a major hurricane hitting the U.S during the peak of the season in late August and September.  Meanwhile, the GOP’s proposed budget for next year cuts disaster preparedness funding by $1.5 billion.

Lie of the Day: Palin’s Magical Mystery Tour Marches On–Complete With a $7 TRILLION Lie on Fox News

In between saying how much she “loves the smell of emissions,” playing hide-and-go-seek with the media, and eating dinner with Donald Trump, Sarah Palin sat down with Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren.  As is customary for Palin’s appearances on Fox, her interview included a ‘pants on fire’ lie about President Obama.  She claimed that the president has increased the national debt by “more than all other presidents combined.”  As ThinkProgress’ Judd Legum notes: “this is flatly false,” as the debt was $10.6 trillion when Obama came into office and has increased by $3.7 trillion since then — mostly due to Bush-era policies, as noted above.  That leaves Palin’s accounting off by a mere $7 TRILLION. Check out the video:

http://youtu.be/bsSzEtIvEFQ

www.ThinkProgress.org

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Congress: the Republican led House is in Session – the Senate will be back on 6/6


CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 2, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION.@@@@@@@@@

 

9:03 P.M. – On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 3, 2011.

Mr. Richmond moved that the House do now adjourn.

8:09 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

8:08 P.M. – Mr. Scott (SC) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 294.

8:02 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H.R. 2055:
making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes 

8:01 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2055as unfinished business.On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Culberson moved that the Committee now rise.

8:00 P.M. – On agreeing to the Culberson amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

7:48 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Culberson amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Culberson.

An amendment to redirect funds for the medical services and general administration divisions of the Veterans Health Administration.

7:01 P.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2055.The Speaker designated the Honorable Lee Terry to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 288and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2055with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. The resolution authorizes the Chair to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 288.

H. Res. 293:
electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives 

7:00 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 2017:
making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes 

6:58 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 188 (Roll no. 409).

6:52 P.M. – On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 187 – 234 (Roll no. 408).

6:31 P.M. – The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

6:24 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to increase grants for Transportation Security and Counterterrorism through offsets from the Department of Homeland Security’s National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.

6:23 P.M. – Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.

Mr. Bishop(NY) moved to recommit the bil H.R. 2017 to the Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with the following amendment: � Page 45, line 18, after the dollar amount insert “(increased by $75,000,000)”. � Page 64, lines 2 and 4, after each of the dollar amounts insert “(reduced by $75,000,000)”.

6:22 P.M. – The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

6:21 P.M. – The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2017.On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Aderholt moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.

6:20 P.M. – On agreeing to the Polis amendment Failed by recorded vote: 107 – 313 (Roll no. 407).

6:17 P.M. – On agreeing to the Mica amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 – 204 (Roll no. 406).

6:12 P.M. – On agreeing to the Gohmert amendment Failed by recorded vote: 199 – 224 (Roll no. 405).

6:09 P.M. – On agreeing to the Cole amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 252 – 170 (Roll no. 404).

6:06 P.M. – On agreeing to the Rokita amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 – 205 (Roll no. 403).

6:02 P.M. – On agreeing to the Rokita amendment Failed by recorded vote: 110 – 312 (Roll no. 402).

5:59 P.M. – On agreeing to the Amash amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 257 – 164 (Roll no. 401).

5:56 P.M. – On agreeing to the Amash amendment Failed by recorded vote: 123 – 300 (Roll no. 400).

5:52 P.M. – On agreeing to the Amash amendment Failed by recorded vote: 127 – 295 (Roll no. 399).

5:49 P.M. – On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 289 – 131 (Roll no. 398).

5:46 P.M. – On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 251 – 168, 1 Present (Roll no. 397).

5:34 P.M. – On agreeing to the Scalise amendment Failed by recorded vote: 207 – 213 (Roll no. 396).

5:06 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

5:01 P.M. – Mr. Carter raised a point of order against the Eshoo amendment Mr. Carter stated that the amendment seeks to change existinlaw and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

4:56 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Eshoo amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Ms. Eshoo.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to enter into contracts with corporations or business entities that do not disclose their political expenditures.

4:49 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis(CO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis(CO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:29 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Polis(CO) amendment number 23 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Polis.

An amendment numbered 23 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for being used to carry out section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

4:12 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.Considered as unfinished business.

4:11 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 2.

3:20 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H.R. 2017:
making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes 

3:19 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2017as unfinished business.On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Aderholt moved that the Committee rise.

3:18 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Mica amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Mica demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:03 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Mica amendment under the five-minute rule, pending a reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.

3:02 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Mica.

An amendment to add a new section requiring the amount made available to the Transportation Security Administration for screeing operations, not more than $2,760,503,458 may be used for screener personnel, compensation, and benefits.

2:52 P.M. – By unanimous consent, the Issa amendment was withdrawn.

2:46 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Issa amendment under the five-minute rule, pending a reservation of a point of order.

2:45 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Issa.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to promulgate regulations that will result in private sector job losses to United States companies.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gohmert amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gohmert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:35 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gohmert amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Gohmert.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds for the new construction, purchase, or lease of any building or space in the District of Columbia except where a contract for the construction, purchase, or lease was entered into before the date of the enactment of this Act.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cole (OK) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cole (OK) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

2:28 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cole (OK) amendment No. 42 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Cole.

An amendment numbered 42 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement any rule or regulation regarding the disclosure of political contributions that takes effect on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

2:26 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 288:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2055) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes 

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

1:55 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 288.Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 2017:
making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes 

1:52 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2017as unfinished business.

1:51 P.M. – On motion to that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.Mr. Aderholt moved to that the Committee now rise.

1:49 P.M. – On agreeing to the Gosar amendment Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 234 (Roll no. 395).

1:46 P.M. – On agreeing to the Sherman amendment Failed by recorded vote: 208 – 213 (Roll no. 394).

1:43 P.M. – On agreeing to the Price (NC) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 264 – 157 (Roll no. 393).

1:39 P.M. – On agreeing to the Carter amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 – 180 (Roll no. 392).

1:35 P.M. – On agreeing to the Lummis amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 177 (Roll no. 391).

1:32 P.M. – On agreeing to the Sessions amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 – 204 (Roll no. 390).

1:28 P.M. – On agreeing to the Clarke (MI) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 273 – 150 (Roll no. 389).

12:53 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

12:49 P.M. – On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

12:41 P.M. – Debate – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to limit the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance the use of Federal Air Marshals on inbound international flights considered to be high risk by the Department of Homeland Security.

12:40 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Speier amendment stating that the amendment proposes to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order.

12:37 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Speier amendment no. 18 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

12:36 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Speier.

An amendment numbered 18 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to award a noncompetitively bid contract to an Alaska Native Corporation, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian Organization in an amount in excess of the competitive bidding threshold.

12:35 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Speier amendment stating that the amendment proposes to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order.

12:33 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Speier amendment no. 19 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.Amendment offered by Ms. Speier.

An amendment numbered 19 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds used by TSA to purchase clothing that is not 100 percent domestic in origin.

12:32 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Baldwin amendment stating that the amendment proposes to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order.

12:26 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Baldwin amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.

12:25 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Baldwin.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to design, develop, or procure any vessel of the Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter class of ships, unless it is manufactured in the United States.

12:24 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.Considered as unfinished business.

12:03 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.

12:02 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

12:01 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. John Sloop, First Presbyterian Church, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

12:00 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 2.

11:09 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:01 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.

10:00 A.M. – The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate will re-Convene on June 6th at 2pmET

State work period May 30-June 4