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the Senate considers S.1569,a bill to ensure the complete and timely CR payment CONGRESS 10/11 the House considers H.R. 2642 relating to crop insurance.”

10/11/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:30am on Friday, October 11, 2013.

Following the prayer and pledge, it is expected the Majority Leader will renew his motion to proceed to S.1569, a bill to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until December 31, 2014.

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will recess subject to the call of the Chair to allow for a Republican special caucus with the President.

During Thursday’s session of the Senate, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.1569. Unless an agreement can be reached, that cloture vote will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Saturday.

After the Senate convened this morning, Senator Reid renewed his motion to proceed to S.1569, Default Prevention Act of 2013 (extends debt limit until December 31, 2014). As a reminder, yesterday he filed cloture on the motion to proceed. Barring an agreement, that cloture vote will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Saturday.

The Senate stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair in order to allow Senate Republicans to meet with President Obama at the White House.

The Senate has reconvened and is debating the motion to proceed to S.1569, the Default Prevention Act of 2013 (debt limit through December 31, 2014). Senators are permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

At 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 12, there will be a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.1569, Default Prevention Act of 2013 (debt limit through December 31, 2014).

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Began the Rule 14 process of H.J.Res.79, Border Security and Enforcement Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
9:03:04 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.

9:00:25 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:30 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:45 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:16 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mrs. Foxx demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Foxx objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
9:02:44 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wittman to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:04 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.

9:12:49 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 371. H.J. Res. 76 — “Making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
9:13:17 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 76.
9:57:32 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9:57:40 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that further proceedings on H.J. Res. 76 had been postponed.
9:57:58 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:25:34 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 11.
10:25:38 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on further consideration of H.J. Res. 76
10:26:53 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 76 — “Making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
10:27:07 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	Ms. Kelly (IL) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
10:27:21 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kelly (IL) motion recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment to replace the underlying bill with the Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014, pending reservation of a point of order.
10:30:11 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	Mr. Frelinghuysen raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Frelinghuysen stated that the amendment was not germane to the underlying bill. Sustained by the Chair.
10:30:11 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
10:32:06 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	Ms. Kelly (IL) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
10:32:22 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	Mr. Frelinghuysen moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
10:56:50 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 195 (Roll no. 541).
11:07:52 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 248 – 176 (Roll no. 542).
11:07:52 A.M.	H.J. Res. 76	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:07:59 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
1:59:59 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 11.
2:00:07 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 380.
2:01:55 P.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 October 11, 2013 at 10:15 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1276, and agreed to H. Con. Res. 58, with amendments.
2:02:24 P.M.	H. Res. 380	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 380 — “Relating to consideration of the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2642) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes, providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 378) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to the Secretary of Agriculture’s administration of tariff-rate quotas for raw and refined sugar, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 379) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to crop insurance.”
2:04:19 P.M.	H. Res. 380	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 380.

3:42:19 P.M.	H. Res. 380	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 – 193 (Roll no. 543).
3:53:04 P.M.	H. Res. 380	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 – 189 (Roll no. 544).
3:53:05 P.M.	H. Res. 380	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:53:18 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
3:54:00 P.M.		The House received a communication from Daniel Strodel, Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Strodel notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the United States District of Columbia, for documents in a third-party civil case. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, Mr. Strodel had determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
3:57:49 P.M.	H.R. 2642	Mr. Lucas moved that the House insist upon its amendment to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
3:57:50 P.M.	H.R. 2642	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to agree to a conference.
3:57:51 P.M.	H.R. 2642	The previous question was ordered without objection.
3:58:24 P.M.	H.R. 2642	On motion that the House insist upon its amendment to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to by voice vote.
3:59:02 P.M.	H.R. 2642	Mr. Peterson moved that the House instruct conferees.
3:59:21 P.M.	H.R. 2642	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the Peterson motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2642. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to recede to section 1602 of the Senate amendment (relating to suspension of permanent price support authority), and recede to the Senate position in title IV of the Senate amendment providing at a minimum a five-year duration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and other nutrition programs.
4:28:47 P.M.	H.R. 2642	The previous question was ordered without objection.
4:29:26 P.M.	H.R. 2642	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Peterson motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2642, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to instruct conferees and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Peterson demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2642 until a time to be announced.
4:32:38 P.M.	H. Res. 378	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 380. H. Res. 378 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to the Secretary of Agriculture’s administration of tariff-rate quotas for raw and refined sugar.”
4:33:13 P.M.	H. Res. 378	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 378.

5:36:20 P.M.	H. Res. 378	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:36:45 P.M.	H. Res. 378	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 378, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Peterson demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing the resolution until a time to be announced.
5:37:27 P.M.	H. Res. 379	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 380. H. Res. 379 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to crop insurance.”
5:37:42 P.M.	H. Res. 379	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 379.
6:25:11 P.M.	H. Res. 379	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:25:36 P.M.	H. Res. 379	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
6:25:49 P.M.	H. Res. 379	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:26:37 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:28:10 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:19:25 P.M.		Mr. Mullin asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:30 a.m. on October 12. Agreed to without objection.
7:20:26 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
8:28:10 P.M.		Mr. Swalwell (CA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:28:15 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:28:20 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on October 12, 2013.

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The act and meaning of com * pro * mise

10/10/2013 Nativegrl77

It’s definitely a morning and a day to reach to the sky breathe in deeply through the nose release your breath slowly as you lower your arms and upper body ~~ release your breath through your mouth and repeat; probably more and more as the news and day wears on.

just another rant …

My word for the day is Compromise.

Com-pro-mise, considered a noun and a verb, is by definition : a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands.(noun) or to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc.; jeopardize: a military oversight that compromised the nation’s defenses. (Verb) It is definitely clear that Republicans have made a choice to define compromise as a verb while the Democratic Party and the President have gone toward the light of transparency and genuine willingness to compromise.

Yet, as The President has another win under his belt, a 2nd term some feel the efforts to reform any and all parts of our government just have not gone far enough and have waged a hostage taking. If Republicans could put the 47% in a bathtub, they would be smiling a whole lot more than they are currently. Imagine, folks who ran for a position with the government only to wage nasty acts on the government and now our economy… uh, don’t Republicans love to talk about our forefathers our constitution …blah blah blah , yet they think we could use a lot less government … oh, unless of course it’s their salaries… right/

We all know it will take the act of com ~pro – mise to get America back on track though we heard Speaker Boehner say … he rejects the word!

http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2010/12/13/134669/boehner-reject-compromise/

The fact is most civilians know and live the act of compromise, hey, it is a part of our lives, but apparently, not all of us practice it. In most cases, members of Congress hope feel or say everything will balance itself out and then realize the dirty little secret is that money still talks and ultimately controls the votes. I want to know… who has the will, courage and power, which, the Democratic Party has but seems to fear. The Democratic Party of Yes We Can had only a short time to wield the power needed to make Health-Care, Wall Street/Bank/Aig, Climate Change, and Immigration Reform Bills stronger. While Republicans need to understand that after four plus years of voters watching them filibuster the economy our rights and our democracy is in more trouble than ever before.

We the People need to demand the GOP stop holding Americans hostage and work for the greater good of their fellow Americans

written 6/1/13

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Meet Butch

10/09/2013 Nativegrl77

Dear Friend,

The new health care marketplaces established by Obamacare opened on October 1, and they’ve already had an incredible impact.

Last week, ThinkProgress brought you the story of a man named Butch Matthews. He’s an Arkansas Republican and former small business owner, never liked Obamacare, but he learned to love the law when he found out it would save him $13,000 a year.

Still, the tea party in Congress have used misinformation about Obamacare to justify shutting down the government. Now, hundreds of thousands of federal employees are going without a paycheck.

So, before I go on, I just want to say: If you’re affected by the shutdown, then ignore this email. We understand, you can’t give during this difficult time. Thank you for your service.

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Click here to give $5 or more so ThinkProgress can keep bringing you stories like Butch’s. We can’t do this work without your help.

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What health and safety really mean in TX

10/08/2013 Nativegrl77

In a few weeks, the Center will return to court to fight for the rights of Texas women.

This is a familiar battleground in the ongoing war on women. Led by Gov. Rick Perry, Texas politicians are fixated on devastating reproductive health care in the state.

It’s time to let Perry know that we won’t stand for his ideological agenda.

He claims to care about the women in his state. On the day he signed the most recent restrictions into law, Perry told reporters, “This is an important day for those who…support the health of Texas women.” ¹

But the governor’s actions speak louder than words. The sweeping law he passed has nothing to do with safety, health, or supporting women.

The truth is, if his restrictions take effect, they would make essential health care services practically impossible for many Texans to access, leaving women’s health and safety at risk.

Tell Gov. Perry to stop using Texas women as political pawns—and to stay out of the very personal decisions that determine their health and future.

Thanks, as always, for all you do,

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U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) ~~ October 2013

10/08/2013 Nativegrl77

Recent Food Recalls

Turkey Hill Dairy Issues Voluntary Recall of Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Premium Ice Cream,
Fudge Ripple Premium Ice Cream, and Moose Tracks Stuff’d Frozen Dairy Dessert

Recall due to possible foreign matter; limited to select stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia

Haute Health, LLC Conducts Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Lots Of Virilis Pro, PHUK And Prolifta Capsules Due To Undeclared Ingredients

09/30/2013 05:36 PM EDT

Haute Health, LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of Virilis Pro, PHUK and Prolifta at the retail and consumer level. Virilis Pro, PHUK and Prolifta have been found to contain amounts of the PDE-5 Inhibitor sildenafil, which is an active ingredient in an FDA-approved drug for erectile dysfunction (ED).

Big Blue Fisheries, Llc Recalls All Smoked Products From All Lots, Various Sizes, in Vacuum Packaging Because of Possible Health Risk

09/30/2013 09:33 PM EDT

Big Blue Fisheries is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes, various sizes, in vacuum packages because the products may not have been properly cooked and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

Carefusion Provides Update On Voluntary Recall Of Avea® Ventilator

09/30/2013 08:08 PM EDT

CareFusion issued the following update regarding its previously announced voluntary recall of AVEA® ventilators. The company initiated the voluntary recall on Sept. 3, 2013

Afikim Electric Vehicles Issues Nationwide Recall of Breeze C Scooter

09/30/2013 05:18 PM EDT

On September 27, 2013, Afikim Electric Vehicles initiated a nationwide recall of 69 Breeze C Scooters. The Breeze C Scooter may become unresponsive during operation due to an electrical contact which may fault due to extensive wear, which potentially could result in the driver not being able to stop the scooter during operation except by turning off the ignition key.