Congressional Record
111th Congress (2009-2010)
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Daily Digest - Thursday, May 6, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Daily Digest
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Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S3295-S3384
Measures Introduced:
Nine bills were introduced, as follows: S. 3320-3328.
Page S3358
Measures Reported:
S. Res. 511, commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifices made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.
S. 714, to establish the National Criminal Justice Commission, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
Page S3358
Measures Passed:
Haiti Economic Lift Program Act:
Senate passed H.R. 5160, to extend the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, to provide customs support services to Haiti, clearing the measure for the President.
Page S3384
Measures Considered:
Restoring American Financial Stability Act--Agreement:
Senate continued consideration of S. 3217,
Pages S3296-S3353
Adopted:
By a unanimous vote of 98 yeas (Vote No. 132), Tester Amendment No. 3749 (to Amendment No. 3739), to require the Corporation to amend the definition of the term ``assessment base''.
Pages S3296-99
Cantwell Modified Amendment No. 3786 (to Amendment No. 3739), to provide the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with clear antimarket manipulation authority.
Pages S3347-49
Cardin/Grassley Amendment No. 3840 (to Amendment No. 3739), to provide whistleblower protections for employees of nationally recognized statistical rating organizations.
Pages S3349-50
Rejected:
By 38 yeas to 61 nays (Vote No. 133), Shelby Amendment No. 3826 (to Amendment No. 3739), to establish a Division of Consumer Financial Protection within the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Pages S3296, S3305-11, S3327-28
By 35 yeas to 59 nays (Vote No. 135), Ensign Amendment No. 3898 (to Amendment No. 3733), to amend the definition of the term ``financial company'' for purposes of imposing limits on nondeposit liabilities.
Pages S3350-52
By 33 yeas to 61 nays (Vote No. 136), Brown (OH) Amendment No. 3733 (to Amendment No. 3739), to impose leverage and liability limits on bank holding companies and financial companies.
Pages S3350, S3352-53
Pending:
Reid (for Dodd/Lincoln) Amendment No. 3739, in the nature of a substitute.
Page S3296
Sanders/Dodd Modified Amendment No. 3738 (to Amendment No. 3739), to require the non-partisan Government Accountability Office to conduct an independent audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System that does not interfere with monetary policy, to let the American people know the names of the recipients of over $2,000,000,000,000 in taxpayer assistance from the Federal Reserve System.
Pages S3328-46
During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the following action:
By 61 yeas to 33 nays (Vote No. 134), Senate agreed to the motion to instruct the Sergeant at Arms to request the attendance of absent Senators.
Page S3346
A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the bill at 9:30 a.m., on Friday, May 7, 2010; provided further, that the next amendment in order be a Democratic side-by-side to the McCain GSE amendment.
Page S3384
Nomination Confirmed:
Senate confirmed the following nomination:
Larry Robinson, of Florida, to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere.
Page S3384
Messages from the House:
Page S3357 D494
Measures Referred:
Page S3357
Executive Communications:
Pages S3357-58
Executive Reports of Committees:
Page S3358
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages S3358-62
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Pages S3362-63
Additional Statements:
Pages S3355-57
Amendments Submitted:
Pages S3363-83
Notices of Hearings/Meetings:
Page S3383
Authorities for Committees to Meet:
Pages S3383-84
Quorum Calls:
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One quorum call was taken today. (Total--3)
Page S3346
Record Votes:
Five record votes were taken today. (Total--136)
Pages S3299, S3327-28, S3346, S3351, S3352
Adjournment:
Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 9:17 p.m., until 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 7, 2010. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S3384.)
Committee Meetings
(Committees not listed did not meet)
APPROPRIATIONS: INTERAGENCY PARTNERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
Committee on Appropriations:
Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies concluded a hearing to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2011 for the Interagency Partnership for Sustainable Communities, after receiving testimony from Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation; and Shaun Donovan, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
APPROPRIATIONS: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Committee on Appropriations:
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies concluded a hearing to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2011 for the Department of Justice, after receiving testimony from Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, and Glenn A. Fine, Inspector General, both of the Department of Justice.
DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST AND THE FUTURE YEARS DEFENSE PROGRAM
Committee on Armed Services:
Subcommittee on SeaPower concluded a hearing to examine Navy shipbuilding programs in review of the Defense Authorization request for fiscal year 2011 and the Future Years Defense Program, after receiving testimony from Sean J. Stackley, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, Vice Admiral John Terence Blake, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Integration of Capabilities and Resources, and Lieutenant General George J. Flynn, Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration, and Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, all of the Department of Defense.
BUILDING A HIGH-TECH WORKFORCE
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation:
Committee concluded a hearing to examine competition in America, focusing on building a high-tech workforce, after receiving testimony from David Zaslav, Discovery Communications, Silver Spring, Maryland; Susan Naylor, Wood County Schools, Parkersburg, West Virginia; S. James Gates, Jr., University of Maryland Physics Department Center for String and Particle Theory, College Park; Ioannis Miaoulis, Museum of Science, Boston, Massachusetts; and Tom Luce, National Math and Science Initiative, Dallas, Texas.
BUSINESS MEETING
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources:
Committee ordered favorably reported the following business items:
H.R. 934, to convey certain submerged lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that territory the same benefits in its submerged lands as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have in their submerged lands;
H.R. 3689, to provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to establish a Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitor center;
S. 3099, to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the American Falls Reservoir;
S. 3100, to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Little Wood River Ranch; and
The nominations of Philip D. Moeller, of Washington, and Cheryl A. LaFleur, of Massachusetts, both to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Jeffrey A. Lane, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary of Energy for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs.
WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT
Committee on Environment and Public Works:
Committee concluded a hearing to examine the Water Resources Development Act of 2010, focusing on D495jobs and economic opportunities, after receiving testimony from Janet F. Kavinoky, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C.; Victor Uno, Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners, Oakland, California; Matt Woodruff, Kirby Corporation, Houston, Texas; and Mitch White, Manson Construction Co., Long Beach, California, on behalf of the Associated General Contractors of America.
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MEANING OF MARJAH
Committee on Foreign Relations:
Committee concluded a hearing to examine the meaning of Marjah, after receiving testimony from Brigadier General John W. Nicholson, Jr., Director, Pakistan Afghanistan Coordination Cell, Joint Staff, and David Samuel Sedney, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia, both of the Department of Defense; and Frank Ruggiero, Senior Civilian Representative, Regional Command-South, Department of State.
PROTECTING OLDER WORKERS AGAINST DISCRIMINATION ACT
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:
Committee concluded a hearing to examine S. 1756, to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to clarify the appropriate standard of proof, after receiving testimony from Jacqueline A. Berrien, Chair, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Helen Norton, University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder; Gail Aldrich, AARP, Genoa, Nevada; Eric S. Dreiband, Jones Day, Washington, D.C.; and Jack Gross, Des Moines, Iowa.
BUSINESS MEETING
Committee on the Judiciary:
Committee ordered favorably reported the following business items:
S. 1346, to penalize crimes against humanity, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute;
H.R. 3237, to enact certain laws relating to national and commercial space programs as title 51, United States Code, ``National and Commercial Space Programs'';
S. Res. 511, commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifices made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty; and
The nominations of Kimberly J. Mueller, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of California, Richard Mark Gergel, and J. Michelle Childs, both to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina, Catherine C. Eagles, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina, and Parker Loren Carl, to be United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Gerald Sidney Holt, to be United States Marshal for the Western District of Virginia, Robert R. Almonte, to be United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas, and Jerry E. Martin, of Tennessee, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, all of the Department of Justice.
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:
26 public bills, H.R. 5228-5253; 1 private bill, H.R. 5254; and 12 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 275-276; and H. Res. 1333-1342 were introduced.
Pages H3272-73
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages H3273-75
Reports Filed:
A report was filed today as follows:
H.R. 5072, to improve the financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program, with an amendment (H. Rept. 111-476).
Page H3272
Speaker:
Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed Representative Wilson (OH) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
Page H3205
Chaplain:
The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Pastor Tim Alexander, Smith Springs Church of Christ, Nashville, Tennessee.
Page H3205
Suspension--Proceedings Resumed:
The House agreed to suspend the rules and agree to the following measure which was debated on Wednesday, May 5th:
Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day:
H. Res. 1295, to celebrate the role of mothers in the United States and to support the D496goals and ideals of Mother's Day, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 417 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 250.
Pages H3215-16
Suspension--Failed:
The House failed to agree to suspend the rules and pass the following measure which was debated on Wednesday, May 5th:
Telework Improvements Act:
H.R. 1722, amended, to improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of the hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 268 yeas to 147 nays, Roll No. 251.
Page H3216
Committee Resignation:
Read a letter from Representative Patrick J. Murphy (PA), wherein he resigned from the Committee on Armed Services, effective immediately.
Page H3216
Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010:
The House passed H.R. 5019, to provide for the establishment of the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program, by a yea-and-nay vote of 246 yeas to 161 nays, Roll No. 255.
Pages H3216-48
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Agreed to the Barton (TX) motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Energy and Commerce with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with amendments by a yea-and-nay vote of 346 yeas to 68 nays, Roll No. 254. Subsequently, Representative Waxman reported the bill back to the House with the amendment and the amendment was agreed to.
Pages H3244-47
Pursuant to the rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the 5-minute rule.
Page H3227
Agreed to:
Markey (MA) amendment (No. 1 printed in H. Rept. 111-475) that makes sundry amendments to the bill;
Pages H3234-37
Nye amendment (No. 3 printed in H. Rept. 111-475) that adds Armed Forces exchange services as qualified rebate aggregators;
Page H3239
Deutch amendment (No. 5 printed in H. Rept. 111-475) that requires the Secretary to ensure that a home in a disaster area is not denied assistance under the Home Star program solely because there is no equipment or system to replace due to the disaster;
Pages H3240-41
Flake amendment (No. 6 printed in H. Rept. 111-475) that prohibits any of the funds authorized in the bill from being used for a Congressional earmark;
Page H3241
Garrett (NJ) amendment (No. 7 printed in H. Rept. 111-475) that requires a GAO study of how much money and energy has been saved by American consumers as a result of the increased energy efficiency measures undertaken in title I of the bill (the Silver Star and Gold Star programs), and whether the savings are greater than the cost of the implementation of title I of the bill; and
Pages H3241-42
Bachmann amendment (No. 8 printed in H. Rept. 111-475) that requires the Department of Energy's Inspector General to submit a report to Congress identifying incidents of waste, fraud and abuse associated with the programs created by the bill. The amendment requires the report to include recommendations to prevent additional waste, fraud and abuse.
Pages H3242-43
Rejected:
Barton (TX) amendment (No. 2 printed in H. Rept. 111-475) that sought to strike the provision that permits financing entities to use funds repaid by participants to provide assistance to additional participants (by a recorded vote of 180 ayes to 237 noes, Roll No. 252) and
Pages H3237-39, H3243
Burgess amendment (No. 4 printed in H. Rept. 111-475) that sought to strike the public information campaign (section 109) from the bill and strike the campaign's $12 million authorization (by a recorded vote of 190 ayes to 228 noes, Roll No. 253).
Pages H3239-40, H3243-44
H. Res. 1329, the rule providing for consideration of the bill, was agreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 229 yeas to 182 nays, Roll No. 249, after the previous question was ordered without objection.
Pages H3207-15
Committee Elections:
The House agreed to H. Res. 1334, electing the following Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Agriculture: Representative Owens (to rank immediately after Representative Murphy (NY)). Committee on Appropriations: Representative Patrick J. Murphy (PA). Committee on Armed Services: Representative Garamendi (to rank immediately after Representative Owens), Representative Boswell (to rank immediately after Representative Garamendi), and Representative Johnson (GA) (to rank immediately after Representative Boren). Committee on Foreign Affairs: Representative Deutch (to rank immediately after Representative McMahon). Committee on Homeland Security: Representative Owens (to rank immediately after Representative Titus). Committee on the Judiciary: Representative Deutch (to rank immediately after Representative Chu) and Representative Polis. Committee on Natural Resources: Representative Lujan (to rank immediately after Representative Heinrich). D497Committee on Science and Technology: Representative Garamendi (to rank immediately after Representative Peters). Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Representative Johnson (GA).
Page H3249
Meeting Hour:
Agreed that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. tomorrow, and further, when the House adjourns on that day, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11th for morning hour debate.
Page H3249
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Senate Message:
Message received from the Senate today appears on page H3205.
Senate Referral:
S. 3111 was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Page H3270
Quorum Calls--Votes:
Five yea-and-nay votes and two recorded votes developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H3214-15, H3215-16, H3216, H3243, H3244, H3246-47, H3248. There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment:
The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Committee Meetings
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT
Committee on Energy and Commerce:
Subcommittee on Commerce,
Trade, and Consumer Protection held a hearing on the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010. Testimony was heard from David Strickland, Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; Joan Claybrook, former Administrator, National Highway Traffic Administration, Department of Transportation; and public witnesses.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
Committee on Energy and Commerce:
Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on the following bills: H.R. 4700, Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2010; H.R. 2249, Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act of 2009; and H.R. 4803, ``Patients' Right to Know Act.'' Testimony was heard from Representative Kagen; and public witnesses.
FDA'S PERFORMANCE ON FOOD SAFETY
Committee on Energy and Commerce:
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled ``The Role and Performance of FDA in Ensuring Food Safety.'' Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of Health and Human Services: Michael R. Taylor, Deputy Commissioner and Steven M. Solomon, Assistant Commissioner, Compliance Policy, Office of Regulatory Affairs, both with the FDA, and Jodi Nudelman, Regional Inspector General, Evaluation and Inspections, Region II, Office of Inspector General; and Lisa Shames, Director, Agriculture and Food Safety, GAO.
ENDING U.S. DEBT AND LEVERAGE PRACTICES
Committee on Financial Services:
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled ``The End of Excess (Part One): Reversing Our Addiction to Debt and Leverage.'' Testimony was heard from Thomas M. Hoenig, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City; Orice Williams, Director, Financial Markets and Community Investment, GAO; David M. Walker, former Comptroller General, Department of the Treasury; and public witnesses.
INTERNATIONAL WHALE CONSERVATION
Committee on Foreign Affairs:
Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight, and the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global Environment held a joint hearing on U.S. Leadership in the International Whaling Commission and H.R. 2455, International Whale Conservation and Protection Act of 2009. Testimony was heard from David A. Balton, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Department of State; Monica Medina, Principal Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, NOAA, Department of Commerce; and public witnesses.
FUTURE OF U.S. INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR COOPERATION
Committee on Foreign Affairs:
Subcommittee on Terrorism,
Nonproliferation and Trade held a hearing on the Future of U.S. International Nuclear Cooperation. Testimony was heard from Vann H. Van Diepen, Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Department of State; and public witnesses.
DISCLOSURE ACT
Committee on House Administration:
Held a hearing on H.R. 5175,
Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
Hearings continue May 11.
STATE TAXATION--APPORTIONMENT STANDARDS
Committee on the Judiciary:
Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law held a hearing on State Taxation: The Role of Congress in Developing Apportionment Standards. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
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MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
Committee on Natural Resources:
Subcommittee on Insular Affairs,
Oceans and Wildlife held a hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2864, To amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 to authorize funds to acquire hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services specific to the Arctic for safe navigation, delineating the United States extended continental shelf, and the monitoring and description of coastal changes; H.R. 3805, Electronic Duck Stamp Extension Act of 2009; and H.R. 4973, National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Improvement Act of 2010. Testimony was heard from Paul Schmidt, Assistant Director, Migratory Birds, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior; CPT John E. Lowell, Jr., Director, Office of Coast Survey, NOAA, Department of Commerce; John Farrell, Executive Director, Arctic Research Commission; Len Singel, Chief Customer Service Officer, Department of Natural Resources, State of Maryland; and public witnesses.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform:
Ordered reported the following measures: H. Con. Res. 268, Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes; H. Res. 403, amended, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Teacher Day to honor and celebrate teachers in the United States; H. Res. 792, amended, Honoring Robert Kelly Slater for his outstanding and unprecedented achievements in the world of surfing and for being an ambassador of the sport and excellent role model; H. Res. 879, Supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week; H. Res. 1187, amended, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to raising public awareness of and helping to prevent attacks against Federal employees while engaged in or on account of the performance of official duties; H. Res. 1256, Congratulating Phil Michelson on winning the 2010 Masters golf tournament; H. Res. 1297, Supporting the goals and ideals of American Craft Beer Week; H. Res. 1316, Celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month; H.R. 5051, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 23 Genesee Street in Hornell, New York, as the ``Zachary Smith Post Office Building;'' H.R. 5099, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 Main Street in Sharon, Massachusetts, as the ``Michael C. Rothberg Post Office;'' H.R. 5133, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 331 1st Street in Carlstadt, New Jersey, as the ``Staff Sergeant Frank T. Carvill, and Lance Corporal Michael A. Schwartz Post Office Building;'' H. Res. 1328, Honoring the life and accomplishments of William Earnest ``Ernie'' Harwell; and H. Res. 1294, Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in May as National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day to honor those who are serving and have served in the noble and self-sacrificing profession of Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the United States Armed Forces.
FEMA/EDA BUDGETS
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a hearing on Priorities for Disasters and Economic Disruption: The Proposed Fiscal Year 2011 Budgets for the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Economic Development Administration. Testimony was heard from Craig Fugate, Administrator, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security; and John R. Fernandez, Assistant Secretary, Economic Development, Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce.
VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT
Committee on Veterans' Affairs:
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs held a hearing on Quality vs. Quantity: Examining the Veterans Benefits Administration's Employee Work Credit and Management Systems. Testimony was heard from Diana M. Rubens, Associate Deputy Secretary, Field Operations, Veterans Benefits Administration; representatives of veterans organizations; and a public witness.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Committee on Veterans' Affairs:
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity held a hearing on Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program. Testimony was heard from Ruth Fanning, Director, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
STATE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAMS SOLVENCY
Committee on Ways and Means:
Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support held a hearing to assess the solvency of State unemployed insurance programs. Testimony was heard from Andrew Sherrill, Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security, GAO; Karen Lee, Commissioner, Employment Security Department, State of Washington; and public witnesses.
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BRIEFING--OPERATIONS IRAQ
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence:
and the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities of the Committee on Armed Services met in executive session to receive a joint briefing on Operations in Iraq. The Committees were briefed by departmental witnesses.
BRIEFING--TIMES SQUARE BOMBING INVESTIGATION
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence:
Met in executive session to receive a briefing Update on Attempted Times Square Bombing Investigation. The Committee was briefed by departmental witnesses.
FOUNDATION FOR CLIMATE SCIENCE
Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming:
Held a hearing entitled ``The Foundation for Climate Science.'' Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
Joint Meetings
No joint committee meetings were held.
S. 1963, to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of health care to veterans. Signed on May 5, 2010. (Public Law 111-163)
No meetings/hearings are scheduled.
No committee meetings are scheduled.
Joint Economic Committee:
K to hold hearings to examine the employment situation for April 2010, 9:30 a.m., SD-106.
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Program for Friday:
Senate will continue consideration of S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act.
Program for Friday:
The House will meet in pro forma session at 10 a.m.
HOUSE
Adler, John H., N.J., E772
Andrews, Robert E., N.J., E772
Bonner, Jo, Ala., E773
Brady, Robert A., Pa., E779
Calvert, Ken, Calif., E776
Castle, Michael N., Del., E770, E772
Coffman, Mike, Colo., E785
Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E775, E782
Courtney, Joe, Conn., E776
Cuellar, Henry, Tex., E775, E777, E780, E783, E784
Davis, Susan A., Calif., E776
DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E770, E775, E782
Dingell, John D., Mich., E780
Duncan, John J., Jr., Tenn., E777
Ehlers, Vernon J., Mich., E777
Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E773, E781
Etheridge, Bob, N.C., E783
Filner, Bob, Calif., E771, E785
Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E776
Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E780, E784, E785
Hunter, Duncan, Calif., E774
Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E786, E786, E787, E788, E788, E789
Johnson, Henry C. ``Hank'', Jr., Ga., E777
Johnson, Sam, Tex., E784
Kanjorski, Paul E., Pa., E787
Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E772
Kirk, Mark Steven, Ill., E782
Larson, John B., Conn., E785
Levin, Sander M., Mich., E781
McCarthy, Carolyn, N.Y., E778, E781
McGovern, James P., Mass., E769, E778
Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E774
Miller, Jeff, Fla., E773
Moore, Dennis, Kans., E779
Moran, James P., Va., E771
Napolitano, Grace F., Calif., E778
Paul, Ron, Tex., E774
Pomeroy, Earl, N.D., E784
Price, Tom, Ga., E774
Putnam, Adam H., Fla., E784
Quigley, Mike, Ill., E786, E788
Reichert, David G., Wash., E784
Ruppersberger, C.A. Dutch, Md., E771
Schakowsky, Janice D., Ill., E770
Shuster, Bill, Pa., E782
Smith, Adrian, Nebr., E771, E772, E778, E786
Stupak, Bart, Mich., E780, E783, E785
Young, C.W. Bill, Fla., E773
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