This wasn’t just a one-time rally — it was the beginning of a movement. Now we need to show President Obama that those marchers represented millions of us across the country.

There are three steps President Obama can take right now, without waiting on Congress, to start fulfilling his promise to lead on climate. It’s up to you to help him take those steps.

Call the White House today at (202) 456-1111 and tell them that, for the sake of our future, we need President Obama to:

Stop Keystone XL and other tar sands infrastructure
Enact strong standards to limit carbon pollution from our nation’s dirty power plants
Protect America’s lands — including the Arctic — from oil, coal, and unregulated fracking

If the line is busy, keep trying!

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For science (and NOT the election)

11/14/2012 Nativegrl77

Union of Concerned Scientists

Congress: Keep Independent Federal Agencies Independent

After the election, the Senate will likely take up misguided legislation that would give the White House more control over certain federal agencies that protect our health and safety—such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The bill would make it more difficult for these agencies to use the latest science to protect the public from emerging threats—and make it easier for the White House to interfere in the work of these critical independent agencies. As a result, special interests with deep pockets would have even more influence in Washington.

Don’t let the lame duck Congress pass this terrible legislation.

Urge your senators today to strongly oppose the so-called Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act.

Take Action Today!

Sincerely,

Michael Halpern
National Field Organizer
Center for Science and Democracy
Union of Concerned Scientists

Black History

CONGRESS: the Republican led House : pro forma sessions : the Senate led by Dems

10/23/2012 Nativegrl77

The Senate will meet on the following dates at the following times for pro forma
sessions only with no business conducted:

Friday, October 26th at 1:00pm

Tuesday, October 30th at 10:00am

Friday, November 2nd at 11:00am

Tuesday, November 6th at 11:00am

Friday, November 9th at 10:00am

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Last Floor Action: 10/23/2012
10:02:17 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to 3(b) of H.

Res. 788. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 26, 2012.

10:00:16 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:28 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:40 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Patrick Riffle, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Washington, DC
10:01:41 A.M.		APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that pursuant to the provisions of section 3(a) of H. Res. 788, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
10:01:55 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Connolly of VA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:17 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to 3(b) of H. Res. 788.The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 26, 2012.

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Congress: the Republican led House worked 14minutes : the Senate & Pro-forma Sessions

09/25/2012 Nativegrl77

The Senate is in Pro-forma Sessions

The Senate will meet on the following dates at the following times for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted:

Tuesday, September 25th at 9:30am

Friday, September 28th at 10:00am

Tuesday, October 2nd at 11:00am

Friday, October 5th at 1:00pm

Tuesday, October 9th at 11:00am

Friday, October 12th at 10:30am

Tuesday, October 16th at 10:00am

Friday, October 19th at 11:00am

Tuesday, October 23rd at 1:00pm

Friday, October 26th at 1:00pm

Tuesday, October 30th at 10:00am

Friday, November 2nd at 11:00am

Tuesday, November 6th at 11:00am

Friday, November 9th at 10:00am

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House Hearing coming up

10/3 10:00 am

Hearing: Joint House and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to receive Legislative Presentation of the American LegionCommittee on Veterans’ Affairs: Full Committee

http://www.houselive.gov/

The next meeting in the House September 28, 2012

10:00:38 A.M.		<action_description>The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:03:43 A.M.		<action_description>The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:03:50 A.M.		<action_description>Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Patrick Riffle, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Washington, DC.
10:05:12 A.M.		<action_description>The Chair announced that pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 788, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
10:05:24 A.M.		<action_description>PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Edwards to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:06:35 A.M.		<action_description>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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 21, 2012 at 4:21 p.m. stating that that body had made an appointment to the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board.
10:06:55 A.M.		<action_description>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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 24, 2012 at 12:26 p.m. stating that the Senate had passed S. 3311, S. 3193, S. 3341, S. 3486, S. 3625, S. 3624, S. 3315, S. 1956; that the Senate had concurred in the House amendment to S. 300 and S. 710; and that the Senate had agreed to S. Con. Res. 50.
10:10:03 A.M.		<action_description>The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
10:11:49 A.M.		<action_description>The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 25.
10:12:21 A.M.		<action_description>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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 24, 2012 at 12:26 p.m. stating that that body had passed without amendment H.R. 6433, H.R. 6431, H.R. 6375, H.R. 6215, H.R. 6189, H.R. 5512, H.R. 4347, H.R. 4223, H.R. 4158, H.R. 3556, H.R. 2706, H.R. 2240, H.R. 2139, H.R. 1791, H.R. 1272.
10:13:37 A.M.		<action_description>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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 24, 2012 at 12:26 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 915, H.R. 2606, H.R. 4850 with an amendment and passed H.R. 2453 and H.R. 2838 with amendments.
10:13:52 A.M.		<action_description>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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 24, 2012 at 9:13 a.m. stating that that body had passed S.J. Res. 41 and agreed to H.J. Res. 117.
10:14:42 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 788. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on September 28, 2012.