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CONGRESS: the Republican led House / the Senate debates Flood Ins and Student Loan rates hikes – 17 Dems voted w/Republicans -the list

06/28/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 9:30amET June 28, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the second half.
The Senate will continue to debate the flood insurance bill on Thursday. We await House action on the transportation bill. We also have to consider the student loan extension before the end of the week

Senator Reid announced on the floor that he expects the Surface Transportation conference report, which includes Student Loan Interest Rate and Flood Insurance provisions, to be filed soon. We should know within the next hour or so if we can finish tonight or come back tomorrow. Another message will be sent as soon as we have more information.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.514, commemorating the victory of Loyola University Maryland in the 2012 NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse National Championship.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.3342, a bill to improve information security and for other purposes. (McCain and others)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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17Dems voted with Republicans

– Peterson, Owens, Altmire, Barrow, Donnelly

– Critz, Matheson, McIntyre, Walz, Ross, Rahall

– Boswell, Chandler, Kissell, Hochul, Kind, Boren

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7:24:00 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

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10:00:25 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:35 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Gregg Harper to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:54 A.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 27, 2012 at 9:12 a.m.: That the Senate concurred in the House amendment to S. 3187.
10:01:18 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.
10:12:26 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:27 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 28.
12:00:34 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Greg Lafferty, Willowdale Chapel, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
12:02:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:04 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Maloney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:41 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:28:51 P.M.	H. Res. 708	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 708 — “Relating to the consideration of House Report 112-546 and an accompanying resolution, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 706) authorizing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas.”
12:30:55 P.M.	H. Res. 708	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 708.
1:43:34 P.M.	H. Res. 708	The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:08:03 P.M.	H. Res. 708	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 254 – 173 (Roll no. 437).
2:08:05 P.M.	H. Res. 708	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:08:08 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.
2:08:09 P.M.	H.R. 4251	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4251 — “To authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security programs through increased efficiency and risk-based coordination within the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.”
2:16:49 P.M.	H.R. 4251	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 21 (Roll no. 438).
2:16:50 P.M.	H.R. 4251	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:16:55 P.M.	H.R. 4005	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4005 — “To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study and report to Congress on gaps in port security in the United States and a plan to address them.”
2:24:28 P.M.	H.R. 4005	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 9 (Roll no. 439).
2:24:29 P.M.	H.R. 4005	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:25:30 P.M.		NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER A PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION – Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas notified the House of her intention to offer a privileged resolution.
2:30:36 P.M.	H. Res. 711	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 711 — “Recommending that the House of Representatives find Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.”
2:30:54 P.M.	H. Res. 711	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 708, the House proceeded with fifty minutes of debate on H. Res. 711.
3:54:02 P.M.	H. Res. 711	Mr. Dingell moved to refer to Oversight and Government Reform.
3:55:00 P.M.	H. Res. 711	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 708, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dingell motion to refer.
4:08:50 P.M.	H. Res. 711	The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:31:30 P.M.	H. Res. 711	On motion to refer to Oversight and Government and Reform Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 172 – 251 (Roll no. 440).
4:40:43 P.M.	H. Res. 711	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 255 – 67, 1 Present (Roll no. 441).
4:40:44 P.M.	H. Res. 711	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:47:30 P.M.	H. Res. 706	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 708 . H. Res. 706 — “Authorizing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas.”
4:47:35 P.M.	H. Res. 706	The resolution provides for consideration of the resolution accompanying H. Rept. 112-546, under a closed rule. The resolution provides 50 minutes of debate on the resolution equally divided and controlled. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the resolution accompanying the report and the resolution shall be considered as read. The resolution provides for one motion to refer, if offered by Representative Dingell of Michigan, debatable for 10 minutes. The resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 706.
4:47:52 P.M.	H. Res. 706	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 708, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on H. Res. 706.
5:12:06 P.M.	H. Res. 706	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:35:19 P.M.	H. Res. 706	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 258 – 95, 5 Present (Roll no. 442).
5:35:20 P.M.	H. Res. 706	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:37:27 P.M.	H.R. 5889	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5889 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism, and for other purposes.”
5:37:41 P.M.	H.R. 5889	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:37:44 P.M.	H.R. 5889	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:37:59 P.M.	H.R. 3412	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3412 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1421 Veterans Memorial Drive in Abbeville, Louisiana, as the “Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire Post Office Building”.”
5:38:13 P.M.	H.R. 3412	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:38:15 P.M.	H.R. 3412	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:38:32 P.M.	H.R. 3501	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3501 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 Kerr Avenue in Rome City, Indiana, as the “SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office”.”
5:38:44 P.M.	H.R. 3501	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:38:47 P.M.	H.R. 3501	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:39:07 P.M.	H.R. 3772	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3772 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 150 South Union Street in Canton, Mississippi, as the “First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building”.”
5:39:24 P.M.	H.R. 3772	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:39:27 P.M.	H.R. 3772	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:39:38 P.M.	H.R. 3276	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3276 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2810 East Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, Florida, as the “Reverend Abe Brown Post Office Building”.”
5:40:05 P.M.	H.R. 3276	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:40:09 P.M.	H.R. 3276	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:40:36 P.M.	H.R. 1447	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1447 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, and for other purposes.”
5:40:54 P.M.	H.R. 1447	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:40:57 P.M.	H.R. 1447	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:41:11 P.M.	H.R. 5843	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5843 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to permit use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility.”
5:41:24 P.M.	H.R. 5843	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:41:26 P.M.	H.R. 5843	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:41:39 P.M.	H.R. 3173	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3173 — “To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reform the process for the enrollment, activation, issuance, and renewal of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to require, in total, not more than one in-person visit to a designated enrollment center.”
5:42:18 P.M.	H.R. 3173	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:42:20 P.M.	H.R. 3173	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:44:02 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:46:02 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has proceeded to Special Order speeches without prejudice to the possible return to legislative business.
6:22:49 P.M.		United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission – Pursuant to Sec. 1238(b)(3) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2001 and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Peter Brookes, Springfield, Virginia, for a term to expire December 31, 2014.
6:24:11 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
7:18:09 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Conference report H. Rept. 112-557 filed.
7:19:13 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
7:23:14 P.M.	H.R. 4348	VITIATION OF EARLIER PROCEEDINGS – Under clause 8 of rule 20, the Chair announced that the filing of the conference report to accompany H.R. 4348 has vitiated the Hahn motion to instruct conferees.
7:24:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House / the Senate considers S.1940,Flood Ins ,S.2343,Student Loan & Transportation bills

06/27/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 9:30amET June 27, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized. The Senate will continue to debate S.1940, the Flood Insurance bill on Wednesday’s session.
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.
We hope to reach an agreement to complete action on the flood insurance bill. We will also consider the transportation bill and the student loan extension prior to the recess.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.511, commending the Pacific Lutheran University Lutes Softball Team for winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Softball Championship.

Adopted S.Res.512, recognizing the 100^th anniversary of Rice University.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.3342, a bill to improve information security and for other purposes. (McCain and others)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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5:24:45 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

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10:00:42 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:58 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Richard B. Nugent to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:32 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.
11:21:05 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:18 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 27.
12:00:32 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:52 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:56 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Coffman of CO to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:16 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.
12:26:17 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.
12:27:39 P.M.	H.R. 4018	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4018 — “To improve the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program.”
12:28:06 P.M.	H.R. 4018	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
12:28:11 P.M.	H.R. 4018	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:28:25 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5972 — “Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”
12:28:54 P.M.	H.R. 5972	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
12:29:51 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the Public and Indian Housing account by $6,500,000, and apply the savings to the deficit reduction account.
12:30:04 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sixth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:35:30 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Sixth Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:36:31 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the salaries and expenses account for the Office of Community Planning and Development by $3,500,000, and apply the savings to the deficit reduction account.
12:36:34 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Seventh Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:43:02 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Seventh Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:43:57 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds for the Office of Housing salaries and expenses account by $5,000,000, and apply the savings to the deficit reduction account.
12:44:00 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Eighth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:50:10 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Eighth Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:50:53 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the salaries and expenses account for the Office of Policy Development and Research by $115,000, and apply the savings to the deficit reduction account.
12:51:14 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ninth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:02:00 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ninth Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:02:38 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), reduce the salaries and expenses account for the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity by $304,000, and apply the savings to the deficit reduction account.
1:02:42 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tenth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:09:09 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tenth Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:10:04 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funds for the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance program under the Public and Indian Housing section by $460,000,000.
1:10:05 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nadler amendment No. 3 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
1:15:30 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Nadler amendment. Mr. Latham stated that the amendment sought a net increase of funding in the bill and was in violation of the Rules of the House. The Chair sustained the point of order.
1:17:36 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce Public Housing Capital Fund by $11,000,000, and apply the savings to the deficit reduction account.
1:17:42 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Eleventh Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:26:20 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Eleventh Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:27:43 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the Public Housing Operating fund by $56,215,000, and apply the savings to the deficit reduction account.
1:27:46 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Twelth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:34:00 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Twelth Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:35:10 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Ms. Hanabusa, to increase funds for the Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grants program by $13,000,000.
1:35:13 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hanabusa amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
1:38:42 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Hanabusa amendment. Mr. Latham stated that the amendment proposes to increase funds for a program which had not been authorized. The Chair sustained the point of order.
1:43:43 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Chaffetz, to return the funding level for the Community Development Fund to the FY 2012 levels.
1:43:46 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chaffetz amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:54:28 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED 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. 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.
1:55:48 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, to zero out the funding for the Community Development Fund including the CDBG program and apply the savings to the deficit reduction account.
1:55:52 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:05:03 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED 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.
2:05:50 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Diaz-Balart, numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to provide that unless explicitly provided, not to exceed 25 percent of any grant made with funds appropriated by the bill may be expended for public services as defined by law.
2:06:12 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Diaz-Balart amendment No. 4 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2:13:45 P.M.	H.R. 5972	By unanimous consent, the Diaz-Balart amendment was withdrawn.
2:17:18 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to zero out the funding for the Community Development Loan Guarantees Program Account and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
2:17:36 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment No. 11 under the five-minute rule.
2:26:37 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED 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.
2:27:36 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, to reduce funding for the Home Investment Partnership Program by $200 million and to apply the savings to the deficit reduction account.
2:27:47 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the first Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:42:10 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:43:46 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Bachus, numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to provide that up to $200 million shall be for necessary expenses authorized under the HOME Investment Partnerships Act related to disaster relief.
2:43:58 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bachus amendment No. 5 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
2:49:13 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Diaz-Balart raised a point of order against the Bachus amendment. Mr. Diaz-Balart stated that the provisions of the Bachus amendment sought to impart new direction and as such, constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2:51:31 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Clarke (MI), to increase Homeless Assistance Grants by $5 million, offset by a reduction in funds for the Working Capital Fund account by a similar amount.
2:51:35 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:54:24 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Clarke (MI) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:55:25 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. LaTourette, to expand the percentage of NSP 2 and NSP 3 funds that can be used for demolition projects to 75%.
2:55:40 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the LaTourette amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
3:07:12 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the LaTourette amendment. Mr. Latham stated that the provisions of the LaTourette amendment sought to change existing law and as such constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
3:09:00 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Price (NC), to allow Public Housing Authorities to merge Operating and Capital Funds.
3:09:04 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Price (NC) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
3:12:03 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Price (NC) amendment. Mr. Latham stated that the provisions of the Price (NC) amendment sought to change existing law and as such, constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
3:31:39 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funding for the Federal Maritime Commission Salaries and Expenses by $900,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
3:31:42 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the thirteenth Broun (GA) amendment.
3:33:34 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:34:36 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funding for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation by $12.3 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
3:34:39 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the fourteenth Broun (GA) amendment.
3:46:03 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:52:36 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, to change Section 412 regarding the Buy American Act to ensure that domestic content makes up 85% of all steel, iron and manufacturing goods, including rolling stock.
3:52:58 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garamendi amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
3:59:00 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Garamendi amendment. Mr. Latham stated that the provisions of the Garamendi amendment sought to change existing law and as such, constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
4:04:20 P.M.	H.R. 5972	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.
4:37:22 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 168 – 256 (Roll no. 424).
4:41:24 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 178 – 240 (Roll no. 425).
4:45:14 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 248 (Roll no. 426).
4:49:08 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 193 – 229 (Roll no. 427).
4:53:01 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 178 – 247 (Roll no. 428).
4:56:25 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 169 – 250 (Roll no. 429).
4:59:52 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 – 264 (Roll no. 430).
5:03:14 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 172 – 249 (Roll no. 431).
5:06:28 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 172 – 250 (Roll no. 432).
5:11:13 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 157 – 267 (Roll no. 433).
5:14:50 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 80 – 342 (Roll no. 434).
5:18:16 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 123 – 300 (Roll no. 435).
5:21:49 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 178 – 242 (Roll no. 436).
5:22:13 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Latham moved to rise.
5:22:23 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:22:33 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5972 as unfinished business.
5:24:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
8:15:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 27.
8:16:27 P.M.		Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 708.
8:17:20 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5972 — “Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”
8:17:40 P.M.	H.R. 5972	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
8:18:55 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, to reduce the amount of this Act by 1 percent.
8:18:59 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blackburn amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:31:58 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:32:54 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, to prohibit the use of funds for the Third Street Light Rail Phase 2 Central Subway project in San Francisco, California.
8:32:57 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment No. 13 under the five-minute rule.
8:41:22 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED 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 ayes had prevailed. Mr. Olver demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:42:50 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cravaack, to prohibit the use of funds from being used to implement Vehicle Miles Traveled or a distance-based user fee.
8:42:53 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cravaack amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:59:02 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:59:30 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cravaack, to prohibit the use of funds for furtherance of the implementation of the European Union greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme for aviation activities established by European Union Directive 2008/101/EC.
8:59:44 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Second Cravaack amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:06:15 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Cravaack amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:06:27 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Price (GA), to prohibit the use of funds to be used by PHMSA to require placement of line markers, other than at public road and railroad crossings.
9:06:29 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Price (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:11:09 P.M.	H.R. 5972	By unanimous consent, the Price (GA) amendment was withdrawn.
9:11:14 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Posey, numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for the International Highway Technology Scanning Program.
9:11:18 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Posey amendment No. 8 under the five-minute rule.
9:14:21 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Posey amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:17:44 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Griffith (VA), to prohibit funds to be transfered to issue new grants as it pertains to the sustainable/livable communities grant program.
9:17:47 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Griffith amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:27:03 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Griffith (VA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:27:34 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
9:27:37 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:32:07 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Flores amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:32:32 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Burgess, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Secretary of Transportation to authorize a person to operate an unmanned aircraft system in the national airspace system, or to manufacture, sell, or distribute an unmanned aircraft system as a weapon.
9:32:34 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burgess amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
9:40:44 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Burgess amendment. Mr. Latham stated that the provisions of the amendment sought to change existing law and as such constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
9:41:23 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Turner (OH), numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to address HUD/VA rules regarding veterans preference on VA 202 Properties.
9:42:26 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Turner (OH) amendment No. 7 under the five-minute rule.
9:45:38 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Turner (OH) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:45:48 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garrett, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by HUD to finalize new rule to establish disparate impact standards.
9:45:50 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garrett amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:57:37 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Garrett amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:58:07 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cassidy, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Secretary of Transportation to make any transfer under the last proviso under the heading “Department of Transportation-Office of the Secretary–Payments to Air Carriers”.
9:58:10 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cassidy amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:05:52 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Cassidy amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:06:01 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Chabot, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to design, construct, or operate a fixed guideway project located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
10:06:03 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chabot amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:10:40 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Chabot amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:15:02 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lankford, to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the Secretary of Transportation to implement, administer, or enforce the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Executive Order No. 13186.
10:15:05 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lankford amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:20:00 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lankford amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Olver demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:21:31 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Denham, numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used for high-speed rail in the State of California or for the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
10:21:53 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Denham amendment No. 9 under the five-minute rule.
10:32:59 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Denham amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Denham demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:33:04 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Landry, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to promulgate or implement any regulations that would mandate global positioning system (GPS) tracking, electronic on-board recording devices, or event data recorders in passenger or commercial motor vehicles.
10:33:07 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Landry amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:41:26 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Landry amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Olver demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:42:18 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Scalise, to prohibit the use of funds to be used to implement any rule or regulation that expressly prohibits an owner or landlord of housing from using a criminal conviction to deny housing to an applicant for such housing.
10:42:22 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:46:10 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Scalise amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:46:37 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Ms. Herrera Beutler, to prohibit the use of funds to build flood protection walls for Interstate 5 between mile posts 72-82 in Lewis County, Washington.
10:46:46 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Herrera Beutler amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:49:00 P.M.	H.R. 5972	By unanimous consent, the Herrera Beutler amendment was withdrawn.
10:52:24 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Latham moved that the Committee now rise.
10:52:47 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:53:07 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5972 as unfinished business.
10:55:29 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Ms. Hahn moved that the House instruct conferees.
10:55:46 P.M.	H.R. 4348	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Hahn motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348. The instructions contained in the motion seek to direct the managers on the part of the House to agree to the freight policy provisions in Sec. 1115, Sec. 33002, Sec. 33003, and Sec. 33005 of the Senate amendment.
11:10:50 P.M.	H.R. 4348	The previous question was ordered without objection.
11:11:15 P.M.	H.R. 4348	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hahn motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hahn demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until a time to be announced.
11:12:07 P.M.		Mr. Denham moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:12:16 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
11:12:37 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 28, 2012.

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Smile – and pay up! … Minerva Novoa, ConsumersUnion

06/05/2012 Nativegrl77

Minerva Novoa,
Web team coordinator

In July the interest rate will double on widely used federal student loans, and Congress still hasn’t agreed on a way to stop it. If you’re frustrated by the ever-climbing cost of a college education, show us right now!

Send us your photo holding up a simple message of how much you are in debt for a college degree. Or how much your kids, or your grandkids, owe.

We’ll collect your photos and send a strong message to Congress that the old adage of ‘working your way through college’ is outdated when a year of college can equal a yearly salary. It’s time our leaders get real about the cost of a college education.

Getting serious about climate change
For the first time ever, the EPA is proposing limits on carbon pollution from new coal-fired power plants! Opponents are lining up to fight it, so tell the EPA you support pollution limits.

Good, Bad: Medical device bill passes
Your emails put pressure on Congress to strengthen the medical device safety bill, but we fell short of getting a big loophole closed. Find out what we won and lost.

Wanted: New home for money
It’s not you. Banks DO make it hard for you to close your account and move your money. Check out our new report, and find how you can more easily move your money.

Tricked by your health insurance?
Health insurers can make coverage so confusing you may avoid the doctor. If you’ve felt tricked by your insurance company share your story with us so we can know more.

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President Obama- Calling on Congress to Prevent Student Interest Rates from Doubling

04/24/2012 Nativegrl77

Apr 21, 2012 by whitehouse

President Obama calls on Congress to act before student loan interest rates double for more than 7.4 million students, adding an average of $1000 to their debt.

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Student loan reform can’t wait

10/28/2011 Nativegrl77

James Kvaal is the Policy Director for Obama for America.

Friend —

President Obama just took two serious steps to make life a lot easier
for folks with student loans — and there’s a good chance you or someone
you know will benefit from these changes very soon.

Here’s how:

— Effective this January, if you’re someone who has different kinds
of loans — guaranteed and direct — you’ll be able to roll them both
into one direct loan and bring down your interest rate. You’ll only have
to write one check a month, and you’ll see a discount. This switch adds
no cost to taxpayers across the board.

— You might remember that, as part of last year’s student loan
reform, borrowers’ loan payments could be no higher than 10 percent of
their disposable income. This is a big deal — but it wasn’t going to
help anyone enrolling before 2014. Today, the President announced that
he’s speeding up this program so it will affect students next year —
helping over 1 million students. This will have huge consequences for
people struggling to make their student loan payments.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see how policy changes will actually affect your day-to-day life.

Not the case with this one. These changes will make a real difference in helping millions of Americans get by month to month.

We put together a video explaining how these changes will help Americans. Watch
it to learn a little more about what today’s steps would do, and then
make sure everyone you know who should hear about it does.

Learn how student loan reforms help you.

President Obama isn’t waiting on Congress to take action. He’s doing
everything in his power, right now, to help bolster our economy and get
folks back on their feet.

On Monday, he laid out new rules on federal mortgages to help make sure more families don’t lose their homes to foreclosure.

On Tuesday, the administration announced two new initiatives to help veterans find work.

Today, it means making changes that make student loans a lot easier to manage.

These are actions that can’t wait on the next vote or the next election.
So long as people are struggling, this President and this
administration will do everything in their power to help them when and
where they can. It’s just that simple.

Now, let’s make sure that the millions of people who stand to benefit from today’s steps know about it.

Watch the video to learn more about today’s student loan changes — and then help get the word out:

http://my.barackobama.com/Student-Loan-Reforms

Thanks,

James

James Kvaal

Policy Director

Obama for America