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Sheldon Whitehouse OceansPac & Climate Change

09/23/2013 Nativegrl77

Join Sheldon Whitehouse‘s fight to elect candidates who support oceans and environmental issues.

Dear Carmen,

Today, I’m launching a new website — OC‌EANSPAC.com — to help take the fight against climate change to the next level.

Every single week the Senate is in session, I go to the Senate floor to urge my colleagues to take action to protect our planet and future generations. But while I’ve been leading the charge to wake Congress up to climate change, I need more colleagues who are willing to join me in taking on the toughest climate change fights — and we haven’t a moment to waste.

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And fight we must, because climate change is not a problem that will go away. For Congress to wake up, it needs more members who will support ocean and environmental issues.

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OCEANS PAC supported the election of climate change champion Ed Markey in Massachusetts. Now, we have to help our allies facing tough races in 2014, like Al Franken in Minnesota.

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Help kick-off OCEANS PAC with a $5 donation to support climate candidates and fight against climate change today.

Thanks for all you do,

Sheldon Whitehouse U.S. Senator

Black History

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09/20/2013 Nativegrl77

CONGRESS is Empty on so many levels …

The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, September 23, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

During Thursday’s session of the Senate, an agreement was reached that when H.J.Res.59, the continuing resolution, is received by the Senate from the House, it will be placed on the Calendar. Senator Reid is likely to make a motion to proceed to the joint resolution on Monday.

As previously announced, there will be no roll call votes on Monday. The next roll call vote will be at approximately 11:45am on Tuesday on confirmation of Executive Calendar #203, the nomination of Todd M. Hughes to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit.

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Last Floor Action: 9/20
9:19:45 A.M. -H.J. Res. 59
DEBATE –
The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 59.

9:00:46 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:52 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:01:10 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:21 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:47 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Williams to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:24 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:19:00 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 352. H.J. Res. 59 — “Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
9:19:40 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 59 with 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 closed to amendments. Section 2 of the resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time from the calendar day of September 26, 2013, through the calendar day of September 29, 2013, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules and that the Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter or consideration pursuant to this section. The resolution provides that the amendment printed in the report shall be considered as adopted and the joint resolution, as amended shall be considered as read.
9:19:45 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 59.

Last Floor Action:
12:24:13 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The
House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

10:40:10 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:40:43 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	Mr. Enyart moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
10:41:03 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Enyart motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to fully fund Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Military Personnel for the entire FY2014 in the event of a shutdown. It would also prohibit the privatization of Social Security and prevent Medicare from being turned into a voucher system. Lastly, it would increase funding for the Essential Air Service (EAS) by $2,700,000 and decrease the Department of Transportation Planning, Research and Development account by the same amount.
10:48:26 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:13:52 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 – 228 (Roll no. 477).
11:20:44 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 230 – 189 (Roll no. 478).
11:20:45 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:21:46 A.M.	H.R. 1526	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1526 — “To restore employment and educational opportunities in, and improve the economic stability of, counties containing National Forest System land, while also reducing Forest Service management costs, by ensuring that such counties have a dependable source of revenue from National Forest System land, to provide a temporary extension of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes.”
11:21:57 A.M.	H.R. 1526	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:22:03 A.M.	H.R. 1526	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:44:58 A.M.	H.R. 1526	On agreeing to the Daines amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 – 196 (Roll no. 479).
11:49:21 A.M.	H.R. 1526	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 – 172 (Roll no. 480).
11:53:53 A.M.	H.R. 1526	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 249 – 166 (Roll no. 481).
11:54:05 A.M.	H.R. 1526	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1526.
11:55:05 A.M.	H.R. 1526	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.
11:57:06 A.M.	H.R. 1526	Mr. Barber moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
11:57:19 A.M.	H.R. 1526	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barber motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a section to the bill to provide funds to acquire the most advanced firefighting and safety equipment.
12:03:27 P.M.	H.R. 1526	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:12:51 P.M.	H.R. 1526	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 228 (Roll no. 482).
12:19:32 P.M.	H.R. 1526	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 244 – 173 (Roll no. 483).
12:19:32 P.M.	H.R. 1526	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:21:21 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
12:23:28 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Friday, September 20, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 23, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
12:24:13 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

12:33:47 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:34:59 P.M.		Mr. Stivers moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:35:08 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:35:09 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on September 23, 2013.

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the Senate S.1392,Energy Savings&Industrial Competitiveness Act CONGRESS the House HR2775,ACA stipulations

09/17/2013 Nativegrl77

Bipartisan Legislation Would Strengthen Background Checks

At a press conference on Thursday, April 11, 2013, Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) unveiled bipartisan legislation to strengthen and enhance background checks for new purchasers of firearms. “Failed”

The Senate stands in adjournment until 10:00am Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until noon with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the next 30 minutes.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act.

At 10:00am there will be a moment of silence to pay tribute to the victims of the tragic mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard.

At 11:00am today the Senate will turn to Executive Session to consider the following nominations:

– Executive Calendar #175, the nomination of Patricia E. Campbell-Smith, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims and;

– Executive Calendar #176, the nomination of Elaine D. Kaplan, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims.

There will be up to 30 minutes for debate prior to votes on confirmation of the nominations. We expect a voice vote on the Campbell-Smith nomination and a roll call vote on the Kaplan nomination.

Following the vote on the Kaplan nomination, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

When the Senate reconvenes at 2:15pm we will resume consideration of the S.1392, the Energy Efficiency bill. We are trying to reach an agreement on a finite list of amendments to move forward on that legislation. Senator Vitter has an amendment dealing with the Affordable Care Act and certain congressional and administration staff. We would have a side by side or second degree amendment to his amendment. In order to reach an agreement to vote on Vitter’s amendment we would need a finite list of amendments to complete action on the bill.

12:02pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Elaine D. Kaplan, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims;

Confirmed: 64-35

The Senate stands in recess until 2:15pm. Following recess, the there will be a period of morning business to allow Senators Udall (CO) and Bennet to talk about the flooding in Colorado.

At 2:30pm, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1392, Energy Efficiency.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #176, the nomination of Elaine D. Kaplan, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims; Confirmed: 64-35

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.2775, the No Subsidies without Verification Act.

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.2009, the Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act of 2013.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.1513, the High Technology Jobs Preservation Act of 2013. (Wyden/Murkowski)

Began the Rule 14 process of S.1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013. (McConnell)

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following:

Executive Calendar #175, the nomination of Patricia E. Campbell-Smith, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims by voice vote.

Executive Calendar #335 Kenneth Allen Polite, Jr. – to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana for the term of four years.

Executive Calendar #336, Jon T. Rymer, of Tennessee, to be Inspector General, Department of Defense.

Executive Calendar #337, Steve A. Linick, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of State.

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Last Floor Action: 9/17
7:30:51 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES –
The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded
to Special Order speeches.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 17, 2013

Last Floor Action: 9/17 12:03:08 P.M

. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

Last Floor Action: 9/16
2:02:47 P.M. – The Speaker announced that
the House do now adjourn.

12:00:12 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:26 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable David G. Valadao to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:42 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour Debate, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:03:08 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:10 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 17.
2:00:16 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:48 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Sablan to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:17 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:09:28 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
4:00:37 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 17.
4:01:48 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:02:10 P.M.	H.R. 1410	Mr. Gosar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1410 — “To prohibit gaming activities on certain Indian lands in Arizona until the expiration of certain gaming compacts.”
4:02:57 P.M.	H.R. 1410	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:02:59 P.M.	H.R. 1410	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1410.

4:39:21 P.M.	H.R. 1410	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:40:08 P.M.	H.R. 2449	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2449 — “To authorize the President to extend the term of the Agreement for Cooperation between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy for a period not to exceed March 19, 2016.”
4:40:14 P.M.	H.R. 2449	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:40:17 P.M.	H.R. 2449	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2449.
4:59:21 P.M.	H.R. 2449	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.
4:59:42 P.M.	H.R. 301	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 301 — “To provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia.”
4:59:58 P.M.	H.R. 301	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:00:00 P.M.	H.R. 301	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 301.
5:20:53 P.M.	H.R. 301	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.
5:21:34 P.M.	S. 793	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 793 — “To support revitalization and reform of the Organization of American States, and for other purposes.”
5:21:54 P.M.	S. 793	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:21:55 P.M.	S. 793	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 793.
5:34:06 P.M.	S. 793	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.
5:35:01 P.M.	H.R. 3092	Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3092 — “To amend the Missing Children’s Assistance Act, and for other purposes.”
5:35:30 P.M.	H.R. 3092	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:35:32 P.M.	H.R. 3092	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3092.
5:50:34 P.M.	H.R. 3092	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.
5:50:54 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting an Agreement on Social Security between the United States of America and the Slovak Republic (the “United States-Slovak Republic Totalization Agreement”). – referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-62).
5:53:36 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 17.
6:30:04 P.M.		Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 347.
6:30:55 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.
6:31:17 P.M.	H.R. 3092	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3092 — “To amend the Missing Children’s Assistance Act, and for other purposes.”
6:57:45 P.M.	H.R. 3092	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 – 2 (Roll no. 460).
6:57:52 P.M.	H.R. 2449	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2449 — “To authorize the President to extend the term of the Agreement for Cooperation between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy for a period not to exceed March 19, 2016.”
7:04:18 P.M.	H.R. 2449	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 – 0 (Roll no. 461).
7:05:00 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims at the Navy Yard in Washington DC.
7:08:15 P.M.	S. 793	Considered as unfinished business. S. 793 — “To support revitalization and reform of the Organization of American States, and for other purposes.”
7:16:18 P.M.	S. 793	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 – 24 (Roll no. 462).
7:16:57 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:30:51 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

9:14:52 P.M.		Mr. Johnson (OH) moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:15:08 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:15:09 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 18, 2013.

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10 Crazy Things the Right Did This Week

09/16/2013 Nativegrl77

By CAP Action War RoomThe summer may be over, but it’s never the end of crazy season when it comes to conservatives–from the silly to the serious.

1. Republicans Threaten To Push Nation Into Default Unless Obama Agrees To Delay Obamacare For One Year: Ironically, the proposition could actually increase the deficit by billions of dollars.
2. Secret Koch Fund Decries ‘Corporate Welfare’ And Stimulus But Funds Their Top Defender: A tax-exempt group claims to fight runaway stimulus spending and “corporate welfare” but gave millions to the Chamber of Commerce, perhaps the top backer of those programs.
3. GOP Tries To Sink Uncontroversial Energy Bill With An Obamacare Amendment: An energy efficiency bill would be the first major energy legislation passed in the Senate since 2007, but Republican amendments aiming to repeal Obamacare threaten to sink a long-awaited bill that has broad bipartisan support.
4. Heritage Puts Anti-Obamacare Billboard In Times Square After State Announces Huge Premium Drop: The message is just the latest political stunt from the organization that first developed the individual health care mandate and later touted Obamacare-like reforms in Massachusetts.
5. The Origins Of An Epidemic: How Right-Wing Religious Communities Give Measles A Chance To Spread: A recent measles outbreak in Texas was traced to an evangelical church that preached against vaccines. That’s not an isolated incident.
6. Five Reasons Congress Can’t Blame The Calendar For Delaying Immigration Reform: House Republicans are telling the media they simply don’t have time to pass immigration reform this year. They’re wrong.
7. Benghazi Conspiracy Rally On Capitol Hill Attracts Dozens Of People: It was meant to be a rallying moment for thousands of conservatives to demand the truth about Benghazi. Less than a hundred bothered to show up.
8. Conservatives Pressure Textbook Publishers To Downplay Existence Of Climate Change, Evolution: Prominent creationists with little scientific background or training are asking publishers include disclaimers about existing scientific theories.
9. Meet The Maryland Republicans Who Want To Secede: The group, which calls itself the Western Maryland Initiative, is dissatisfied with the fact that, in a democracy, people with minority views are frequently outvoted by people with more common views.
10. Mitch McConnell Exploits Syria Conflict For Campaign Fundraising: The letter opened with the claim that Mitch McConnell “does not politicize issues of national security” but went on to argue that the senator’s opposition to the authorization for use of force is “a ringing example of why we need to keep Mitch fighting for us in the United States Senate.”

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09/16/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, September 16, 2013. Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:00pm.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act.

At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following items:

– Executive Calendar #175, the nomination of Patricia E. Campbell-Smith, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims and

– Executive Calendar #176, the nomination of Elaine D. Kaplan, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims.

There will be up to 30 minutes of debate in relation to the nominations equally divided and controlled in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nominations.

We expect one roll call vote and one voice vote.

Adjourns until Tuesday

No ROLL CALL VOTES

No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
1:39:45 P.M. – The House adjourned
pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00
p.m. on September 16, 2013.

2:00:15 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:28 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Thomas J. Rooney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:53 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:05 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:09 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 17, 2013.