Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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Daily Digest
Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S9625-S9691
Measures Introduced: Four bills and three resolutions were introduced,
as follows: S. 1691-1694, S. Res. 279-280, and S. Con. Res. 40.
Page S9653
Measures Reported:
S. 806, to provide for the establishment, administration, and funding
of Federal Executive Boards, with an amendment in the nature of a
substitute. (S. Rept. No. 111-77)
Page S9653
Measures Passed:
Minority Party Appointments: Senate agreed to S. Res. 279, making
minority party appointments for certain committees for the 111th
Congress.
Pages S9689-90
Measures Considered:
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act--Agreement: Senate continued consideration of H.R.
2996, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior,
environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September
30, 2010, taking action on the following amendments proposed thereto:
Pages S9634-35, S9635-48, S9690
Adopted:
By a unanimous vote of 95 yeas (Vote No. 290), Feinstein Modified
Amendment No. 2460, to support the participation of the Smithsonian
Institution in activities under the Civil Rights History Project Act of
2009.
Pages S9634-35
Barrasso Amendment No. 2471, to prohibit the use of wildland fire
management stimulus funds in the District of Columbia.
Pages S9638-39
Reid Modified Amendment No. 2494, to provide for an evaluation of the
aquifers in the area of the Jungo Disposal Site in Humboldt County,
Nevada.
Pages S9635-36, S9645
Rejected:
By 27 yeas to 70 nays (Vote No. 291), McCain Amendment No. 2461, to
prohibit the use of appropriated funds for the Des Moines Art Center in
the State of Iowa.
Pages S9636-37, S9642, S9645-46
DeMint motion to commit the bill to the Committee on Appropriations,
with instructions to report the same back to the Senate forthwith with
DeMint Amendment No. 2500, relating to the Secretary of the Interior
and water allocations. (By 61 yeas to 36 nays (Vote No. 292), Senate
tabled the motion.)
Pages S9641-42, S9646
Pending:
Carper Amendment No. 2456, to require the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study on black carbon
emissions.
Page S9634
Collins Amendment No. 2498, to provide that no funds may be used for
the administrative expenses of any official identified by the President
to serve in a position without express statutory authorization and
which is responsible for the interagency development or coordination of
any rule, regulation, or policy unless the President certifies to
Congress that such official will respond to all reasonable requests to
testify before, or provide information to, any congressional committee
with jurisdiction over such matters, and such official submits certain
reports biannually to Congress.
Pages S9642-45
Isakson Modified Amendment No. 2504, to encourage the participation
of the Smithsonian Institution in activities preserving the papers and
teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., under the Civil Rights
History Project Act of 2009.
Page S9645
Vitter motion to commit the bill to the Committee on Appropriations,
with instructions to report the same back to the Senate forthwith with
Vitter Amendment No. 2508 (to the instructions on Vitter motion to
commit the bill), to prohibit the use of funds to delay the
implementation of the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and
Gas Leasing Program 2010-2015.
Pages S9646-48
A motion was entered to close further debate on the committee
amendment in the nature of a substitute, and, in accordance with the
provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on
cloture will occur on Thursday, September 24, 2009.
Page S9690
A motion was entered to close further debate on the bill, and, in
accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of
the Senate, a
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vote on cloture will occur on Thursday, September 24, 2009.
Page S9690
A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further
consideration of the bill at approximately 11 a.m., on Wednesday,
September 23, 2009.
Page S9690
Appointments:
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control: The
Chair, on behalf of the Republican Leader, pursuant to the provisions
of Public Law 99-93, as amended by Public Law 99-151, appointed Senator
Risch as a member of the United States Senate Caucus on International
Narcotics Control.
Page S9690
Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
Carmen R. Nazario, of Puerto Rico, to be Assistant Secretary for
Family Support, Department of Health and Human Services.
David C. Jacobson, of Illinois, to be Ambassador to Canada.
Michael H. Posner, of New York, to be Assistant Secretary of State
for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
Lee Andrew Feinstein, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic
of Poland.
Robert D. Hormats, of New York, to be an Under Secretary of State
(Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs).
Robert D. Hormats, of New York, to be United States Alternate
Governor of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
for a term of five years; United States Alternate Governor of the
Inter-American Development Bank for a term of five years; United States
Alternate Governor of the African Development Bank for a term of five
years; United States Alternate Governor of the African Development
Fund; United States Alternate Governor of the Asian Development Bank;
and United States Alternate Governor of the European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development.
Barry B. White, of Massachusetts, to be Ambassador to Norway.
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Measures Referred:
Page S9652
Executive Communications:
Pages S9652-53
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages S9653-55
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Pages S9655-82
Additional Statements:
Page S9652
Amendments Submitted:
Pages S9682-89
Notices of Hearings/Meetings:
Page S9689
Authorities for Committees to Meet:
Page S9689
Record Votes: Three record votes were taken today. (Total--292)
Pages S9635, S9646
Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 7:43 p.m.,
until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. (For Senate's
program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on
page S9691.)
Committee Meetings
(Committees not listed did not meet)
BUSINESS MEETING
Committee on Finance: Committee began consideration of an original bill
entitled, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009, but did not complete
action thereon, and recessed subject to the call and will meet again on
Wednesday, September 23, 2009.
WMD PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS ACT
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Committee
concluded a hearing to examine the Weapons of Mass Destruction
Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2009, focusing on perimeter security
at the nation's biosafety laboratories, including S. 1649, to prevent
the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, to prepare for
attacks using weapons of mass destruction, after receiving testimony
from former Senators Bob Graham and Jim Talent, both of the Commission
on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and
Terrorism; and Gregory D. Kutz, Managing Director, Forensic Audits and
Special Investigations, Government Accountability Office.
SECURITY AND OVERSIGHT AT RESEARCH LABORATORIES
Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland
Security concluded a hearing to examine strengthening security and
oversight at biological research laboratories, and to identify a single
entity charged with periodic governmentwide strategic evaluation of
high-containment laboratories that will determine the number, location,
and mission of the Laboratories needed to effectively meet national
goals to counter biothreats, after receiving testimony from former
Senator Bob Graham, Chair, Commission for the Prevention of Weapons of
Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism; Daniel D. Roberts,
Assistant Director, Criminal Justice Information Services Division,
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice; Jean D. Reed,
Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, and Chemical,
and Biological Defense Programs;
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Brandt Pasco, Compliance Assurance Program Manager, Department of
Homeland Security; Nancy Kingsbury, Managing Director, Applied Research
and Methods, Government Accountability Office; and Michael Greenberger,
University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security,
Baltimore.
INTELLIGENCE
Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee held closed hearings on
intelligence matters, receiving testimony from officials of the
intelligence community.
Committee recessed subject to the call.
House of Representatives
Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 20 public bills, H.R. 3610-
3629; and 7 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 187-189; and H. Res. 759, 761-763
were introduced.
Pages H9806-07
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages H9807-08
Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows:
H. Res. 760, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 324) to
establish the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area (H. Rept. 111-
263).
Page H9806
Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed
Representative Edwards (MD) to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today.
Page H9739
Recess: The House recessed at 12:46 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m.
Page H9743
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the
following measures:
Coral Reef Conservation Act Reauthorization and Enhancement
Amendments of 2009: H.R. 860, amended, to reauthorize the Coral Reef
Conservation Act of 2000;
Pages H9744-50
Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2009:
H.R. 1080, amended, to strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop
illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing;
Pages H9750-55
Providing for an extension of the legislative authority of the Adams
Memorial Foundation: H.R. 2802, amended, to provide for an extension of
the legislative authority of the Adams Memorial Foundation to establish
a commemorative work in honor of former President John Adams and his
legacy;
Page H9755
Upper Elk River Wild and Scenic Study Act: H.R. 3113, to amend the
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Elk River in
the State of West Virginia for study for potential addition to the
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System;
Pages H9755-56
Magna Water District Water Reuse and Groundwater Recharge Act of
2009: H.R. 2265, to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater
Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to
participate in the Magna Water District water reuse and groundwater
recharge project;
Pages H9756-57
Raising the ceiling on the Federal share of the cost of the Calleguas
Municipal Water District Recycling Project: H.R. 2522, to raise the
ceiling on the Federal share of the cost of the Calleguas Municipal
Water District Recycling Project;
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Amending the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and
Facilities Act: H.R. 2741, to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and
Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the
Interior to participate in the City of Hermiston, Oregon, water
recycling and reuse project;
Pages H9757-58
Honoring the Minute Man National Historical Park on the occasion of
its 50th Anniversary: H. Res. 599, to honor the Minute Man National
Historical Park on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary;
Pages H9758-60
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of the first annual
National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day taking place on September
26, 2009: H. Res. 688, to express support for the goals and ideals of
the first annual National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day taking
place on September 26, 2009;
Pages H9760-61
Congratulating and saluting the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for
celebrating its 75th anniversary: H. Res. 670, to congratulate and
salute the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for celebrating its 75th
anniversary, to commend the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for its
contributions to the preservation of
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wildlife and the native ecology of the Appalachian Mountains and
eastern Pennsylvania, and to commend the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for
its dedication to educating the public and the international community
about wildlife conservation;
Pages H9761-62
Honoring the historical contributions of Catholic sisters in the
United States: H. Res. 441, amended, to honor the historical
contributions of Catholic sisters in the United States by a \2/3\ yea-
and-nay vote of 412 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 720;
Pages H9763-64, H9774-75
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Post Office Designation Act: H.R. 2971,
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located
at 630 Northeast Killingsworth Avenue in Portland, Oregon, as the ``Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Post Office'', by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of
411 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 721; and
Pages H9766-67 H9775-76
Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009: H.R. 3548, amended,
to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the
temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment
compensation, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 331 yeas to 83 nays, Roll
No. 722.
Pages H9767-74 H9776
Suspensions--Proceedings Postponed: The House debated the following
measures under suspension of the rules. Further proceedings were
postponed:
John J. Shivnen Post Office Building Designation Act: H.R. 2215, to
designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at
140 Merriman Road in Garden City, Michigan, as the ``John J. Shivnen
Post Office Building'' and
Pages H9764-65
Expressing support for designation of September 23, 2009, as
``National Job Corps Day'': H. Con. Res. 163, to express support for
designation of September 23, 2009, as ``National Job Corps Day''.
Pages H9765-66
Recess: The House recessed at 4:07 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m.
Page H9774
Presidential Message: Read a message from the President wherein he
notified Congress that the national emergency with respect to persons
who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism is to continue in
effect beyond September 23, 2009--referred to the Committee on Foreign
Affairs and ordered printed (H. Doc. 110-64).
Page H9744
Quorum Calls--Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes developed during the
proceedings of today and appear on pages H9774-75, H9775-76, H9776.
There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and adjourned at 11:16 p.m.
Committee Meetings
OVER-THE-COUNTER DERIVATIVES MARKET REGULATION
Committee on Agriculture: Continued hearings to review proposed
legislation by the U.S. Department of Treasury regarding the regulation
of over-the-counter derivatives markets, part two. Testimony was heard
from Gary Gensler, Chairman, CFTC; and Mary L. Schapiro, Chairman, SEC.
HIGH CONTAINMENT BIO-LABORATORIES
Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigation held a hearing entitled ``Federal Oversight of High
Containment Bio-Laboratories.'' Testimony was heard from Nancy
Kingsbury, Managing Director, Applied Research and Methods, GAO; and a
public witness.
USA PATRIOT ACT
Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil
Rights, and Civil Liberties held a hearing on the USA PATRIOT Act.
Testimony was heard from Representative Evans; Todd Hinnen, Deputy
Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division, Department of
Justice; Kenneth L. Wainstein, former Assistant Attorney General,
National Security Division, Department of Justice; Suzanne Spauling,
former Staff Director, House Permanent Select Committee on
Intelligence; and a public witness.
INNOCENCE PROTECTION ACT
Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and
Homeland Security held a hearing on Reauthorization of the Innocence
Protection Act. Testimony was heard from Lynn Overmann, Senior Advisor,
Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice; Pete Marone,
Director, Department of Forensic Science, State of Virginia; and public
witnesses.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans
and Wildlife held a hearing on the following bills: H.R. 1054, To amend
the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar
bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar
bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered
Species Act of 1973; H.R. 2213, To reauthorize the Neotropical
Migratory Bird Conservation Act; H.R. 3433, To amend the North American
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Wetlands Conservation Act to establish requirements regarding payment
of the non-Federal share of the costs of wetlands conservation projects
in Canada that are funded under that Act, and for other purposes; and
H.R. 3537, Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program
Reauthorization Act of 2009. Testimony was heard from the following
officials of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the
Interior: Rowan Gould, Deputy Director, Operations; and Paul Schmidt,
Assistant Director, Migratory Birds; and public witnesses.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Water and Power held a
hearing on the following bills: H.R. 3563, Crow Tribe Water Rights
Settlement Act of 2009; H.R. 2288, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs
Improvement Act of 2009; and H.R. 2316, Inland Empire Perchlorate
Ground Water Plume Assessment Act of 2009. Testimony was heard from
Michael Connor, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the
Interior; Chris Tweeten, Chairman, Commission on Reserved Water Rights
Compact, State of Montana; Patrick T. Tyrrell, Engineer, Office of the
State Engineer, State of Wyoming; Craig Cooper, Water Right Holder, and
Retired Water Division 3 Superintendent, State of Wyoming; and public
witnesses.
U.S. PAROLE COMMISSION/D.C. PUBLIC SAFETY
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Subcommittee on Federal
Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia held a hearing
entitled ``The Local Role of the United States Parole Commission
(USPC): Increasing Public Safety, Reducing Recidivism, and Using
Alternatives to Re-incarceration in the District of Columbia.''
Testimony was heard from Isaac Fulwood, Jr., Chair, U.S. Parole
Commission, Department of the Judiciary; Adrienne Poteat, Acting
Director, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency; Laura
Hankins, Special Counsel, Office of the Public Defender, District of
Columbia; and public witnesses.
CENSUS 2010 INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Subcommittee on
Information Policy, Census and National Archives held a hearing
entitled ``The Census 2010 Integrated Communications Campaign: Criteria
for Implementation: Measurements for Success.'' Testimony was heard
from the following officials of the Department of Commerce; Robert
Groves, Director, Bureau of the Census; and Judith J. Gordon, Principal
Assistant Inspector General, Audit and Evaluation; and a public
witness.
SANTA CRUZ VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT
Committee on Rules: Committee granted, by a non-record vote, a closed
rule providing for consideration of H.R. 324, the ``Santa Cruz Valley
National Heritage Area Act.'' The rule provides for one hour of debate
equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member
of the Committee on Natural Resources.
The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill
except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The rule
provides that the amendment printed in the report shall be considered
as adopted and provides that the bill, as amended, shall be considered
as read. The rule waives all points of order against provisions of the
bill, as amended.
The rule provides one motion to recommit with or without
instructions. Testimony was heard from Representative Grijalva.
CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Water
Resources and Environment held a hearing on the reauthorization of the
Chesapeake Bay Program. Testimony was heard from Representatives
Wittman and Connolly of Virginia; J. Charles Fox, Senior Advisor to the
Administrator, EPA; Shari Wilson, Secretary, Department of the
Environment, State of Maryland; L. Preston Bryant, Jr., Secretary,
Natural Resources, State of Virginia; George S. Hawkins, Department of
the Environment, District of Columbia; P. Michael Sturla,
Representative, House of Representatives, State of Pennsylvania;
Delegate John A. Cosgrove, House of Delegates, State of Virginia; and
public witnesses.
VA PHARMACY BENEFITS PROGRAM
Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Subcommittee on Health held a hearing
on Is the VA Meeting the Pharmaceutical Needs of Veterans? An
Examination of the VA National Formulary, Issues of Patient Safety, and
Management of the Pharmacy Benefits Program. Testimony was heard from
Solomon Iyasu, M.D., Director, Division of Epidemiology, Officer of
Surveillance and Epidemiology, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research,
FDA, Department of Health and Human Services; the following officials
of the Department of Veterans: Belinda J. Finn, Assistant Inspector
General, Audits and Evaluations, Office of Inspector General; Michael
Valentino, Chief Consultant, Pharmacy Benefits Management Services,
Veterans Health Administration; a representative of a veterans
organization, and public witnesses.
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Joint Meetings
No joint committee meetings were held.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
(Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated)
Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to hold
hearings to examine the nominations of Anne S. Ferro, of Maryland,
to be Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration, and Cynthia L. Quarterman, of Georgia, to be
Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration, both of the Department of Transportation, 2:30 p.m.,
SR-253.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: to hold
hearings to examine the Defense Contract Audit Agency, focusing on
reform, 10 a.m., SD-342.
Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine
reauthorizing the USA PATRIOT Act, 10 a.m., SD-226.
Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the nominations of
Jacqueline H. Nguyen and Dolly M. Gee, both to be a United States
District Judge for the Central District of California, and Richard
Seeborg and Edward Milton Chen, both to be a United States District
Judge for the Northern District of California, 2:30 p.m., SD-226.
House
Committee on Education and Labor, hearing on H.R. 3017, Employment
Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn.
Committee on Energy and Commerce, To consider a motion to instruct
the Chairman to transmit to the Committee on Rules additional
recommended amendments for consideration in connection with H.R.
3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, 10 a.m., 2123
Rayburn.
Committee on Financial Services, hearing entitled `` The
Administration's Proposals for Financial Regulatory Reform,'' 9:30
a.m., and a hearing entitled ``Federal Regulator Perspectives on
Financial Regulatory Reform Proposals,'' 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn.
Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Commercial and
Administrative Law, hearing on an Undue Hardship? Discharging
Educational Debt in Bankruptcy, 1 p.m., 2141 Rayburn.
Subcommittee on Courts, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, hearing
on an Undue Hardship? Discharging Educational Debt in Bankruptcy, 1
p.m., 2141 Rayburn.
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, hearing entitled ``
The Silent Depression: How Are Minorities Faring in The Economic
Downturn?'' 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.
Committee on Science and Technology, Subcommittee on Research and
Science Education, to mark up the Cybersecurity Research and
Development Amendments Act of 2009, 10 a.m. 2318 Rayburn.
Committee on Small Business, hearing entitled ``The Impact of
Financial Regulatory Restructuring on Small Businesses and Community
Lenders,'' 1 p.m., 2360 Rayburn.
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on
Aviation, hearing on the Federal Aviation Administration's Call to
Action on Airline Safety and Pilot Training, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn.
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management, hearing on Risk-based Security in Federal
Buildings: Targeting Funds to Real Risks and Eliminating Unnecessary
Security Obstacles, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigation, hearing on the SES Bonuses and Other Administrative
Issues at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 10 a.m., 334
Cannon.
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, executive, briefing on
Afghanistan/Pakistan, 2 p.m., 304-HVC.
Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis and
Counterintelligence, executive, hearing on DHS Office of
Intelligence and Analysis Reform Efforts, 4 p.m., 304-HVC.
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Next Meeting of the SENATE
9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 23
Senate Chamber
Program for Wednesday: After the transaction of any morning business
(not to extend beyond 90 minutes), Senate will continue consideration
of H.R. 2996, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act.
Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
10 a.m., Wednesday, September 23
House Chamber
Program for Wednesday: Consideration of the following suspensions: (1)
S. 1677--Defense Production Act Reauthorization; (2) H. Res. 733--
Expressing condolences to the people and government of the Republic of
China (Taiwan); (3) H.R. 3593--To amend the United States International
Broadcasting Act of 1994 to extend by one year the operation of Radio
Free Asia; (4) H. Con. Res. 178--Expressing the sense of the Congress
that we honor, commemorate and celebrate the historic ties of the
United States and the Netherlands; (5) H.R. 2131--To amend the Foreign
Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to reauthorize the United
States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy; (6) H. Con. Res. 74--
Supporting the goals and ideals of a decade of action for road safety;
(7) H. Res. 491--Encouraging each institution of higher education in
the country to seek membership in the Service members Opportunity
Colleges (SOC) Consortium; (8) H. Res. 684--Recognizing and honoring
Howard University School of Law's 140-year legacy of social justice;
(9) H. Res. 696--Acknowledging and congratulating Western Wyoming
Community College; (10) H. Res. 455--Congratulating the Wichita State
University men's and women's bowling teams; (11) H.R.--To provide for
an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business
Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (Sponsored by Rep.
Velazquez/Small Business Committee) (12) H.R.--Fiscal Year 2010 Federal
Aviation Administration Extension Act (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar/
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); and (13) H.R.--Surface
Transportation Extension Act. Consideration of H.R. 324--Santa Cruz
Valley National Heritage Area Act (Subject to a Rule).
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Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue.
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Austria, Steve, Ohio, E2335
Berkley, Shelley, Nev., E2329
Bonner, Jo, Ala., E2332
Brown-Waite, Ginny, Fla., E2334
Camp, Dave, Mich., E2334
Cassidy, Bill, La., E2336
Chaffetz, Jason, Utah, E2331
Cohen, Steve, Tenn., E2334
Costa, Jim, Calif., E2326, E2331
Ellison, Kieth, Minn., E2325
Etheridge, Bob, N.C., E2335
Fattah, Chaka, Pa., E2332
Forbes, J. Randy, Va., E2325
Granger, Kay, Tex., E2325
Hare, Phil, Ill., E2327, E2331
Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E2326
Langevin, James R., R.I., E2329
Loebsack, David, Iowa, E2330
McCarthy, Carolyn, N.Y., E2326
McCarthy, Kevin, Calif., E2330
Matsui, Doris O., Calif., E2327
Miller, Candice S., Mich., E2328
Murtha, John P., Pa., E2330
Nunes, Devin, Calif., E2327
Pascrell, Bill, Jr., N.J., E2330
Pomeroy, Earl, N.D., E2325
Quigley, Mike, Ill., E2333
Rogers, Mike, Ala., E2329
Shimkus, John, Ill., E2325, E2328, E2332
Simpson, Michael K., Idaho, E2329
Skelton, Ike, Mo., E2333
Smith, Lamar, Tex., E2328
Souder, Mark E., Ind., E2334
Sullivan, John, Okla., E2328
Upton, Fred, Mich., E2333
Waters, Maxine, Calif., E2335
Wolf, Frank R., Va., E2328