Suzan DelBene (WA-01)
Denny Heck (WA-10)
Derek Kilmer (WA-06)
Rick Larsen (WA-02)
FARMBILL:$238Mil +n subsidies given to some members of Congress !Did your member just vote2keep their $$ a secret? yet,cut $8.7bil out of SNAP
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State of the Union
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Last night, millions of Americans watched President Obama deliver the State of the Union, where he shared his plan for making sure that all hardworking Americans have the opportunity to succeed. Because as the President said last night, “It is you, our citizens, who make the state of our union strong.” It was a powerful speech — an honest assessment of where we are as a country, and a roadmap for the year ahead. But if you missed it, it’s not too late. And if you’re got questions about the speech, today dozens of Administration officials are taking to social media to answer them.
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Want all the facts? During the State of the Union, we hand out a “pocket card” to Members of Congress so they can get all the facts in one quick, easy to read place. This year we’re sharing it with you, too.
Check out this shareable pocket card and get the quick facts.
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Fire Protection
DISTRICTS ‑- FIRE PROTECTION ‑- COUNTIES ‑- CITIES AND TOWNS ‑- SCHOOL DISTRICTS ‑- MUNICIPALITIES ‑- SERVICE CHARGES FOR CERTAIN FIRE PROTECTION
Chapter 126, Laws of 1974, 1st Ex. Sess., does not authorize a board of fire commissioners to impose a service charge on real and personal property owned by the state or any county or other municipal corporation which is benefited by fire protection service offered by a fire protection district.
for more information, visit the Washington State AG site
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“Give America A Raise”
Obama Calls On Congress To Raise Minimum Wage, But States Aren’t Waiting
In his State of the Union speech last night, President Obama vowed to take action wherever he could to increase opportunity and create an economy that works for all Americans–with or without the help of Congress. For example, he announced that by executive action he will raise the minimum wage for federal contractors under new contracts to $10.10 per hour.
But raising the federal minimum wage for all Americans is in the hands of Congress, so he also made a direct pitch to those on the floor of the House chamber: “Join the rest of the country. Say yes. Give America a raise.”
We agree: Congress should join the rest of the country. Cities and states across the nation aren’t waiting for federal action, they are taking steps to raise wages for their workers right now:
BOTTOM LINE: Our country should continue to do everything it can to provide opportunity for those who work hard. Among many other benefits, raising the minimum wage will lift working families out of poverty, inject billions of dollars into the economy, and raise wages for an estimated 17 million women. States increasingly see this as a no-brainer, and Congress should too.
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the Senate ~~ CONGRESS 1/30 ~~ the House
The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, January 30, 2014.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1926, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act.
The time until 11:15am will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. The final 10 minutes will be equally divided and controlled between Senators Menendez and Toomey or their designees with Senator Toomey controlling the final five minutes.
At 11:15am, there will be up to 4 roll call votes in relation to the following:
– Toomey amendment #2707, as modified
– Coburn amendment #2697
– Merkley amendment #2709, as modified and
– Heller amendment #2700.
Following disposition of the Heller amendment, the Senate will recess until 2:00pm. At 2:00pm, there will be a roll call vote on passage of S.1926, as amended. There will be two minutes of debate prior to each vote and all after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration.
During Leader remarks, Senator Reid moved to proceed to Calendar #297, S.1950, a bill to improve the provisions of medical services and benefits to veterans. At 10:39am, the Senate resumed consideration of Calendar #294, S.1926, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014. The time until 11:30am will be equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees.
At 11:15am, there will be up to 4 roll call votes in relation to the following:
– Toomey amendment #2707, as modified (substitute);
– Coburn amendment #2697 (NARAB alternative);
– Merkley amendment #2709, as modified (forced planned insurance); and
– Heller amendment #2700 (state authority—private flood insurance).
Following the votes, the Senate will recess until 1:50pm for the DPCC luncheon.
At 1:50pm the Senate will vote on the following:
– Passage of S.1926, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014, as amended.
All of the above listed votes are subject to majority vote thresholds. There will be 2 minutes for debate equally divided prior to each vote. All votes after the first will be 10 minute votes.
11:19am The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on Toomey amendment #2707, as modified (substitute);
Not Agreed To: 34-65
11:49am The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Coburn amendment #2697 (NARAB alternative);
Not Agreed To: 24-75
Senator Merkley withdrew amendment #2709, as modified.
12:10pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Heller amendment #2700 (state authority—private flood insurance
Not Agreed to: 49-50
At 1:55pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on passage of S.1926, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014, as amended.
Passed: 67-32
This will be the last vote of the week.
Senator Reid filed cloture on the conference report to accompany H.R.2642, the Farm bill.
By consent, the cloture vote will occur at 5:30pm, Monday, February 3rd.
If cloture is invoked, there will be 20 minutes remaining post-cloture at 2:15pm, Tuesday, February 4th, with the time equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees.
Upon the use or yielding back of that time, all post cloture time will be considered expired and the Senate will proceed to vote on adoption of the conference report.
The Senate is considering the conference report to accompany H.R.2642, the Farm bill.
There will be no further roll call votes this week.
WRAP UP
Roll Call Votes
1) Toomey amendment #2707, as modified (substitute) to S.1926, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act; Not Agreed To: 34-65
2) Coburn amendment #2697 (NARAB alternative); Not Agreed To: 24-75
3) Heller amendment #2700 (state authority—private flood insurance); Not Agreed to: 49-50
4) Passage of S.1926, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014, as amended; Passed: 67-32
Legislative Items
Adopted S.Res.342, designating February 3 through 6, 2014, as “National School Counseling Week”.
Began the Rule 14 process of S.1977, to repeal section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, relating to an annual adjustment of retired pay for members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62, and to provide and offset (Ayotte and others) in order to place the bill on the Legislative Calendar.
No Executive Items
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Last Floor Action:
12:31:09 P.M. – The House adjourned.
The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on January 31, 2014.
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