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Today, the Obama Administration and  DOJ lawsuits will be heard in court in an attempt to challenge and or  stop SB1071 before it goes into law on the 29th of July, apparently, there are several cases, but Judge Susan Bolton will hear two on this day.

Turbulence is everywhere these days, whether it is racial, emotional, and factual or not and as we move into the heated realm of politics the words are getting uglier the behavior questionable. The people who are responsible for some of the nonsense have managed to get out of the line of fire, being shoved to the back burner by Media, and are trying to talk about the Presidential connection to this event.  It is offensive to me and the finger of blame needs to be pointed at the right people. The fact is Andrew Breitbart posted a video. Though the chain of events such as they are stinky if you ask me but for a brief moment if felt like the we were back 24years ago, In a addition,  the tape was made in March about an incident that happened over 20years ago and again portrayed not only  like it was current somebody chopped the sucker  up it and kept only the Breitbart highlights. This was a Black Women, who has a high-level job in the Obama administration…oh and get this the President is also Black, which is in my opinion the plan…to help ruin Obama. I do not care what Fox News says there was or is a complicit relationship between them and Andrew Breitbart searching, researching looking for nasty stories to sway the public into seeing why having an African-American as President is not the right move because of what they have tried to portray as facts

While we all wait on so many things to either take place, be done or finally get signed,  the next hurricane is coming through the Gulf Coast and might not only interrupts the capping and siphoning off of the BP oil but most question if it will do any damage to the region itself.

After more than 18 months, the idea that Republicans resemble a thrips is not so far from the truth. The definition of thrips is this: any of various minute insects, many of which are major pests of cereals and fruit trees. The connection does not need explaining right. The analogy is there and it is sad to even think how Republicans have definitely been pests that have taken the food from the table of Americans.  They have stalled, added one amendment after another to change the actually intent of the bill,  manipulated the legislation so lawmakers were scared to vote on piece of legislation, blocked and voted no to bills that were not only necessary but affect the lives of Americans. These people are voters as well as being Republican constituents too by the way, but these politicians do not seem to get that part and still vote no, still say No to help their fellow Americans. It is a strange thing to see the Political Party of NO bet against the people. Is it that they think their own constituents are stupid or that siding with Wall Street, Big Banks and big Corporations outsourcing American jobs is okay because the money, the funds, their benefactors will be there when the November elections start to heat up to the point where they all put up that 30second ad on TV. The whole DeMint action should tell voters, our fellow Americans that he is a symbol of what got the US into trouble in the first place.  And as that was not enough, the comments coming out of the mouths of Republicans seems laughable, a joke and when you analyze it, break it down you could say these guys are acting in such a way that makes it obvious. They don’t want us to vote for Republicans in the next election cycle  because not only are we going to repeal everything will replace it with legislation that only covers about 3 million people… hey the rest of you folks are spoiled, need to be self-made and pull up them boot straps even if you don’t have any at the moment. Is it that these Republicans by right of birth feel that the rest of should fend for ourselves, race matters and a long with race women and minorities should be seen… maybe and definitely not heard at all if possible.

We are in the 21st Century but that reality seems to be lost on a few lawmakers who obviously are unwilling to join the rest of us in the notion of progress. The progress or the hope and change includes updating a government that had issues then moved into problems and while the problems were mounting people on the inside figured out how to play the system and like a house of cards or a tower of dominos it all came down and unfortunately there was no easy fix. However, even though the fix to everything financial is constantly being, adjusted, people on the left are getting nervous. I would hope that the reports of most of those upset are white males registered, as independents will change because I truly believe if they could just process the facts they will see that the President can let the Democratic Party have the agenda in writing it cannot force them to accept it or vote for it. The best example of bad behavior would be Senator Ben Nelson. This Senator has said no to all legislation since he had a tantrum because money was taken away from his state and given to a wider group of people. I guess Senator Nelson did not intend to help all Americans when he asked for all that money just for his state. It is obvious that in any other time when the people were not so close to the edge of complete ruin maybe his request for special treatment would have been nothing. It is a fact that we were in a state, a national state of emergency though that fact seems lost on him and others thinking they should get what they want and if not hold their votes back. The process of getting back on track has been difficult. The road to getting all-American back to work has been hard but we will do just fine without you Senator Nelson and what you should worry about is how your constituents feel about your behavior and actions that helped stall major votes to help Americans all over the country.

Other News …



C-SPAN …

watch Hearing on Highways and Bridges

watch Bernanke Hearing: From Earlier read Bernanke Testimony

watch Attorneys General on Financial Regulations

watch Bill Signing: From Earlier read Financial Regulation Bill (H.R. 4173)

watch Sec. Vilsack Press Conference

Senate Passes Unemployment Extension Bill: House votes today

The House is now in session and will shortly take up unemployment extension legislation. They will have a final vote on the revised bill later today. The House previously approved the measure, but must vote on it again because of changes made in the Senate. Yesterday, the Senate passed a revised unemployment insurance benefits extension bill by a vote of 59-39. If the bill passes the House, it will go to the President for his signature, which could possibly happen later today. The bill (HR 4213) would extend unemployment benefits through November for 2.5 million jobless Americans.

BP staff, Widow testify at Deepwater Horizon Hearing

Witnesses related to the Deepwater Horizon explosion, including the widow of one of the 11 killed, are appearing at a Joint Investigation hearing conducted by the Coast Guard and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement today.
Two other witnesses, both BP employees, are providing information on well design and procedures for seal assembly and lock-down rig.
This is the third day of hearings this week, as yesterday’s hearing was cancelled due to the unavailability of witnesses.
The facts collected at this hearing, along with the lead investigators’ conclusions and recommendations will be forwarded to Coast Guard Headquarters and Bureau of Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement for approval. Once approved, the final investigative report will be made available to the public.

House Cmte. questions Bernanke on state of economy

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is back on Capitol Hill today to testify on the economy and the Fed’s monetary policy before the House Financial Services Committee.
Yesterday, while delivering his semi-annual report before the Senate Banking Committee, Bernanke remarked that the economy is “unusually uncertain,” but was unlikely to go through another recession in the near future. He also said he expects unemployment levels to remain high at least through 2012.
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Congress …debates&the House votes to extend HR4213 UI benefits …Today


The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET July 22, 2010

UPDATES when Needed

Following any Leader remarks tomorrow, Thursday, July 22, the Senate will proceed to the immediate consideration of S.Res.591, a resolution recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act. There will be up to 2 hours for debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Harkin and Enzi or their designees.

Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of H.J.Res. 83, a joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. There will then be up to 20 minutes for debate equally divided between Senators Baucus and McConnell or their designees.

Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on the resolutions. Senators should expect 2 stacked roll call votes to begin around 12:00 noon. Those votes will be on the following items:

– Adoption of S.Res. 591 , a resolution recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and
– Passage of H.J.Res. 83, a joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

The Senate will resume consideration of the Small Business Jobs bill upon disposition of these resolutions. The House votes to extend HR4213 -UI benefits;The 34billion will run through November

Votes:
216: Passage of H.J.Res. 83, a joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003;
Passed: 99-1

217: Adoption of S.Res.591 , a resolution recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act;
Adopted: 100-0

218: Motion to invoke cloture on the Landrieu-LeMieux amendment #4500: to the Baucus substitute amendment #4499: to establish the Small Business Lending Fund Program;
Invoked: 60-37

219: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010;
Not Invoked: 46-51

Unanimous Consent:
Passed HR4684, the National September 11 Memorial and Museum Commemorative Model Act.

Adopted S.Res.546, a resolution recognizing the National Museum of American Jewish History.

Adopted S.REs. 585, a resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2010, as “National Convenient Care Clinic Week”.

Adopted S.Res.587, a resolution designating August 26, 2010, as “Montford Point Marines Day”.

Adopted S.Res.594, Majority party committee appointments.

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 22, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

The House votes to extend HR4213 -UI benefits;The 34billion will run through November and has been sent to the President to sign -no news on HR5297 the small biz bill -Republicans in the Senate have been blocking it and have watered it down by manipulation

5:01 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.

5:00 P.M. –

Mr. Edwards (TX) filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 5822.

4:35 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

4:34 P.M. –

Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 29: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, and himself for 5 min.

Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 28: Mr. Putnam for 5 min.

Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 27: Mr. Putnam for 5 min.

Mr. Jones requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on July 26.

4:27 P.M. –

Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, July 22, 2010, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2010, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.

4:25 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House continued with further one minute speeches.

H. Res. 1549:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1264) to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods, and for other purposes

4:11 P.M. –

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

4:10 P.M. –

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 183 (Roll no. 466).

3:48 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 179 (Roll no. 465).

2:23 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1549

Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 5341:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Orndorf Drive in Brighton, Michigan, as the “Joyce Rogers Post Office Building”

2:22 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 411 – 0 (Roll no. 464).

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

2:14 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

2:13 P.M. –

MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson of the United States Capitol Police, both of whom were killed in the line of duty defending the Capitol against an intruder armed with a gun.

H.R. 4213:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes

2:12 P.M. –

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

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 272 – 152 (Roll no. 463).

1:39 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

12:44 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House resumed with debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4213.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.J. Res. 83.

H.R. 4213:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes

12:16 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4213.

On question of consideration of the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

12:15 P.M. –

QUESTION OF CONSIDERATION – The Chair announced that because the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4213 contains an emergency designation for the purposes of pay-as-you-go principles, the Chair must put the question of consideration on the motion to concur.

12:13 P.M. –

Mr. Levin moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment.

H.R. 1469:

to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check system

12:11 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 4 (Roll no. 462).

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

12:01 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

12:00 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 1550:

providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 4213) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 – 180 (Roll no. 461).

11:31 A.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

10:25 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1550

10:24 A.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

10:09 A.M. –

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

10:08 A.M. –

Mr. Hastings (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1550.

10:04 A.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair would be limited to ten per side of the aisle.

10:03 A.M. –

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1376.

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

10:02 A.M. –

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

10:01 A.M. –

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

The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day

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Women Can’t Wait: Unfair Pay is Bad Business


Tell the Senate: Women Can’t Wait for Fair Pay

Take Action

Paycheck Fairness is simply the right thing to do.

Take Action

Hard-working women everywhere are tired of waiting. Women earning only 77 cents to every dollar made by a man is bad business. You know it, the U.S. House of Representatives knows it, the White House Middle Class Task Force knows it. Now, all we’re waiting for is the Senate to get it.

Fortunately, Senators Dodd and Mikulski have filed an amendment to include the Paycheck Fairness Act in the small business bill being considered by the Senate soon. Tell your Senators that women cannot afford to wait any longer for Paycheck Fairness.

The Paycheck Fairness Act is a common-sense solution to ensure fair pay. Vice President Biden underscored its importance this week as the White House Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force included passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act as its number one recommendation. It’s simply the right thing to do.

Now more than ever, we need the Senate to act. With so many families depending on women’s earnings in the economic downturn, wage discrimination limits our nation’s recovery.

Women cannot afford to keep waiting. Urge your Senators to do the right thing and support Paycheck Fairness.

Thank you for continuing to stand up for equal pay. Together, we have come a long way for women, and we cannot rest until we finish the job.

Fatima Goss GravesSincerely,

Fatima Goss Graves
Vice President for Education and Employment
National Women’s Law Cent

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what’s going on in Congress …Wednesday /update


The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET July 21, 2010

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes and the Majority will control the final 30 minutes.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the House Message on H.R.4213, a bill to extend Unemployment Insurance benefits through November 30, 2010, post-cloture. Cloture limits debate to 30 hours. If all time is used, the time would expire around 9pm Wednesday. However, we would like to reach an agreement to yield back some of the post-cloture debate time so that we may complete action at a reasonable time tomorrow.

Following disposition of HR4213, (Unemployment Insurance), the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.5297, the Small Business Jobs bill.

By unanimous consent, the pending amendments and motion to HR5297, Small Business Jobs, were withdrawn. Senator Reid, for Senator Baucus, then offered a new substitute amendment #4499. He then offered the LeMieux-Landrieu amendment #4450 to the substitute. Senator Reid also filled the so-called “amendment tree” and filed cloture on the following items:

– LeMieux-Landrieu amendment #4450 (Federal Lending Facility);
– Baucus amendment #4499 (Substitute); and
– H.R.5297, Small Business Jobs.

Votes:

210: Motion to suspend the rules
in order to call up Brown (MA) amendment #4492 (Unemployment Insurance w/ offsets);
Not Agreed To: 42-56

211: Motion to suspend the rules in order to call up Coburn amendment #4493: (Transparency/spending disclosure);
Not Agreed to: 49-49

212: Motion to suspend the rules
in order to call up Coburn motion to recommit (Debt information);
Not Agreed to: 54-44

213: Motion to suspend the rules
in order to call up DeMint motion to commit (Permanent repeal of Estate Tax);
Not 39-59 Agreed To:

214: Motion to suspend the rules
in order to call up DeMint motion to commit (AZ immigration law);
Not Agreed To: 43-55

215: Motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with amendment #4425: , as amended (Final passage of Unemployment Insurance);
Agreed To: 59-39.

There will be no further roll call votes tonight.

Unanimous Consent:
Passed S.1376, the International Adoption Simplification Act (with Klobuchar amendment)

Adopted S.Res.589, a resolution authorizing the printing of a revised edition of teh nomination and election of the President and Vice President of the United States.

Adopted S.Res.590, a resolution designating September 2010 as “Gospel Music Heritage Month”.

With 1/2 needed to pass HR4213 …BenNelson of NEB voted NO with Republicans and Evan Bayh/Vitter did not vote

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00amET July 21, 2010

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 21, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

5:04 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with special order speeches.

Mr. Perlmutter filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1549.

4:33 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

4:32 P.M. –

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on July 28: Mr. Jones for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested general leave to address the House for 5 minutes on July 27.

4:22 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 1411:

honoring the service and commitment of the 111th Fighter Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard

4:21 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 – 0 (Roll no. 460).

4:12 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5566:

to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit interstate commerce in animal crush videos, and for other purposes

4:11 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 3 (Roll no. 459).

4:04 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

4:03 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 1537:

waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 185 (Roll no. 458).

3:32 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

2:26 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1537

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 1513:

congratulating the Saratoga Race Course as it celebrates its 142nd season

2:25 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 – 14, 2 Present (Roll no. 457).

2:17 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4380:

to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, and for other purposes

2:16 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 – 43 (Roll no. 456).

2:06 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 725:

to protect Indian arts and crafts through the improvement of applicable criminal proceedings, and for other purposes

2:05 P.M. –

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

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 326 – 92 (Roll no. 455).

Considered as unfinished business

H. Con. Res. 292:

supporting the goals and ideals of National Aerospace Week, and for other purposes

1:55 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 0 (Roll no. 454).

1:21 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

1:20 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 611:

supporting the goals and ideals of “Fragile X Awareness Day”

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 voice vote.

1:03 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 611.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Con. Res. 292:

supporting the goals and ideals of National Aerospace Week, and for other purposes

1:01 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.

12:45 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 292.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 5716:

to provide for enhancement of existing efforts in support of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities to advance technologies for the safe and environmentally responsible exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources

12:44 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.

12:28 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5716.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 2693:

to amend title VII of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, and for other purposes

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.

12:03 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2693.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

S. 1053:

to amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date

12:01 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.

11:59 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1053.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 725:

to protect Indian arts and crafts through the improvement of applicable criminal proceedings, and for other purposes

11:58 A.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.

11:34 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House resumed debate on the motion to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 725.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3250. The message further stated appointments to the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the Health Information Technology Policy Committee.

H.R. 725:

to protect Indian arts and crafts through the improvement of applicable criminal proceedings, and for other purposes

11:18 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 725.

Mr. Rahall moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

H.R. 4380:

to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, and for other purposes

11:16 A.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.

10:35 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4380.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

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

10:06 A.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.

10:05 A.M. –

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

10:04 A.M. –

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

10:01 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Herbert Brooks, Jr., St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Joliet, Illinois

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day

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wacky Wednesday &some News


Among the good things going on today include the President’s signing of the  Wall Street reform bill, Congress with the additional vote of Carte Goodwin and a couple of Republicans have advanced the UI benefits bill  through cloture. Though Republicans used the 30hr cloture process to delay the vote …Unemployment Bill HR4213 and possibly the Jobs Bill HR5297 will both pass though watered down significantly. The President has done plenty that will improve the lives of Americans. We the People need to be reminded of the accomplishments and so, going back 18 months and remember that the President signed the lily Ledbetter bill, the treaty with Russia to reduce nuclear weapons, same sex couples working for the government have more rights than before and working laws that cover everyone not just a select few, he is working on DADT and the GM bailout helped millions of people keep their jobs and President Obama should be commended for it.

My rant for today is the wacky behavior and comments though not limited to folks on the right is definitely more disingenuous, and seems much more dangerous typical hater rhetoric. I may not agree with how people on the left of center act or independents who seem willing to throw our President under the bus but people on the right and or Republicans have been the least compassionate in this time of need.  As for folks on the left acting wacky in my opinion. I am very upset that the Stupak amendment is still alive and women, sisters and daughters need to rise up against any legislation that refuses to recognize us as responsible people of the United States who should have the right to choose. It is the 21st Century and this whole abortion thing should not even be on anyones table of well we cannot let women have the right to make their own decisions even if they agree to pay for that right with their own money.  They call people names when they don’t get their way, they race-bait, provoke fear whenever they can and not only is it wacky don’t they get it, the things they refuse to give Americans also effects their constituents. Yes,  i did vote for Obama and will again because Republicans/Conservatives proved themselves useless. Republicans have no one in charge, no solutions only complaints and the solutions they do have are only for the top 2% and that 2% has been getting breaks for too long it’s obvious that Bush, Cheney and Paulson all f’d us and because of that i personally am subscribing to what works and that is the government right now. If you watch the movie, “House of Cards.” you would understand why Wall Street types, capitalists like Bernie madoff and others like him engaged in creative accounting. The big Wall Street folks such as AIG created a monster and the pay out by aig to various Banks was great, it worked its way overseas to become something too big to fail … Is that the kind of Capitalism you want? Then you are foolish… Capitalism does not mean firms should engage in cooking the books, secret transactions and or becoming bigger than their sum value or investing in schemes … that — is what happened …

We the People need capitalism with a small c and a lot more regulation … with a huge R


Other News …

**US declares new sanctions against N.Korea


C-SPAN ..

President Obama to Sign Wall Street Bill into Law

President Obama will sign into law today the financial regulation bill (H.R. 4173), the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, which has been one of the White House’s top domestic priorities after the passage of health care legislation. The Senate passed the bill last week by a vote of 60-39, with the support of three Republicans: Sen. Brown (R-MA), Sen. Collins (R-ME) and Sen. Snowe (R-ME). The House voted and approved the bill by 237–192 last month, also with support of three Republicans. The measure became a priority of Democratic leadership in congress after the 2008 financial collapse. The legislation creates a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, as well as other provisions to protect consumers from predatory lending.

Lawmakers Review Progress of TARP

Special Inspector General for the Treasury Department, Neil Barofsky, along with Elizabeth Warren, the chairwoman of the Congressional Oversight Panel, are testifying before the Senate Finance Committee to investigate the progress of the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Committee Chairman, Max Baucus (D-MT) is asking the witnesses about government efforts to pay back TARP losses, as well as the effects of the recently passed Wall Street Reform legislation.

Bernanke to Provide Semiannual Economic Report

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke will present his biannual testimony on monetary policy this afternoon to the Senate Banking Committee and Thursday before the House Financial Services Committee.
Lawmakers are likely to press Bernanke on the status of the economic recovery, with a focus on whether he believes another round of fiscal stimulus is required. His testimony comes at a time when there is concern that economic growth may be slowing due to the high unemployment rate.
The Fed meets regularly to consider its policy, which influences the availability and cost of money and credit.