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111th Congress (2009-2010)
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Daily Digest - Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Daily Digest
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Senate
Chamber Action
The Senate was not in session today. It will next meet at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2010.
Committee Meetings
(Committees not listed did not meet)
SECURITY CLEARANCE REFORM
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs:
Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia concluded a hearing to examine security clearance reform, focusing on setting a course for sustainability, and preliminary observations on the Department of Defense's progress on addressing timeliness and quality issues, after receiving testimony from Jeffrey D. Zients, Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget; James R. Clapper, Director of National Intelligence; John Berry, Director, Office of Personnel Management; Elizabeth A. McGrath, Deputy Chief Management Officer, Department of Defense; and Brenda S. Farrell, Director, Defense Capabilities and Management, Government Accountability Office.
AIR CARGO SECURITY
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs:
Committee concluded a hearing to examine closing the gaps in air cargo security, after receiving testimony from John S. Pistole, Administrator, Transportation Security Administration, and Alan D. Bersin, Commissioner, United States Customs and Border Protection, both of the Department of Homeland Security.
BUSINESS MEETING
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs:
Committee ordered favorably reported the nomination of Peter A. Diamond, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
MORTGAGE SERVICING
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs:
Committee concluded a hearing to examine mortgage servicing from modification to foreclosure, after receiving testimony from Thomas J. Miller, Iowa Attorney General, Des Moines; Barbara Desoer, Bank of America Home Loans, Calabasas, California; David Lowman, JPMorgan Chase, St. Louis, Missouri; Adam J. Levitin, Georgetown University Law Center, Chevy Chase, Maryland; Diane E. Thompson, National Consumer Law Center, Boston, Massachusetts; and R.K. Arnold, MERSCORP, Inc., Reston, Virginia.
House of Representatives
Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced:
8 public bills, H.R. 6406-6413; 1 private bill, H.R. 6414; and 5 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 329; and H. Res. 1716-1719 were introduced.
Pages H7498-99
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages H7499-H7500
Reports Filed:
There were no reports filed today.
Speaker:
Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed Representative Loretta Sanchez to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
Page H7455
Recess:
The House recessed at 12:43 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m.
Page H7456
Suspensions:
The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures:
Congratulates the town of Tarboro, North Carolina, on the occasion of its 250th anniversary:
H. D1093Res. 1475, to congratulate the town of Tarboro, North Carolina, on the occasion of its 250th anniversary, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 406 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 570;
Pages H7458-59, H7476
Recognizing Brooklyn Botanic Garden on its 100th anniversary: H. Res. 1428, to recognize Brooklyn Botanic Garden on its 100th anniversary as the preeminent horticultural attraction in the borough of Brooklyn and its longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship and education for the City of New York, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 401 yeas with none voting ``nay'' and 1 voting ``present'', Roll No. 571;
Pages H7459-60, H7477-78
Commending Bob Sheppard for his long and respected career as a public-address announcer: H. Res. 1529, to commend Bob Sheppard for his long and respected career as the public-address announcer for the New York Yankees and the New York Giants;
Pages H7461-63
Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Post Office Designation Act: H.R. 5655, to designate the Little River Branch facility of the United States Postal Service located at 140 NE 84th Street in Miami, Florida, as the ``Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Post Office'';
Page H7463
Amending the District of Columbia Home Rule Act: H.R. 5702, amended, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to reduce the waiting period for holding special elections to fill vacancies in the membership of the Council of the District of Columbia;
Pages H7463-64
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Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to reduce the waiting period for holding special elections to fill vacancies in local offices in the District of Columbia.''.
Page H7464
Kingman and Heritage Islands Act of 2010: H.R. 6278, to amend the National Children's Island Act of 1995 to expand allowable uses for Kingman and Heritage Islands by the District of Columbia;
Pages H7464-65
D.C. Courts and Public Defender Service Act of 2010: H.R. 5367, amended, to amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise certain administrative authorities of the District of Columbia courts, and to authorize the District of Columbia Public Defender Service to provide professional liability insurance for officers and employees of the Service for claims relating to services furnished within the scope of employment with the Service;
Pages H7465-67
Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise certain administrative authorities of the District of Columbia courts, to authorize the District of Columbia Public Defender Service to provide professional liability insurance for officers and employees of the Service for claims relating to services furnished within the scope of employment with the Service, and for other purposes.''.
Page H7467
Navy Corpsman Jeffrey L. Wiener Post Office Building Designation Act: S. 3567, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Broadway in Lynbrook, New York, as the ``Navy Corpsman Jeffrey L. Wiener Post Office Building'';
Pages H7467-68
Congratulating the champion, finalists, and all other participants in the 83rd Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee: H. Res. 1494, amended, to congratulate the champion, finalists, and all other participants in the 83rd Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee;
Pages H7468-69
Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building Designation Act: H.R. 6237, amended, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1351 2nd Street in Napa, California, as the ``Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building'';
Pages H7469-70
Sam Sacco Post Office Building Designation Act: H.R. 6387, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 337 West Clark Street in Eureka, California, as the ``Sam Sacco Post Office Building'';
Pages H7470-71
Improving certain administrative operations of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol: H.R. 6399, to improve certain administrative operations of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol;
Page H7471
Congratulating the engineers, scientists, psychologists, and staff of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for helping to successfully rescue 33 trapped Chilean miners: H. Res. 1714, amended, to congratulate the engineers, scientists, psychologists, and staff of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for helping to successfully rescue 33 trapped Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, Chile;
Pages H7471-72
Expressing support for designation of the week of October 24, 2010, as ``Undergraduate Research Week'': H. Res. 1654, amended, to express support for designation of the week of October 24, 2010, as ``Undergraduate Research Week'';
Pages H7472-74
Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``Expressing support for designation of the week of April 11, 2011, as `Undergraduate Research Week'.''.
Page H7474
Expressing support for designation of the month of October 2010 as National Principals Month: H. D1094Res. 1652, amended, to express support for designation of the month of October 2010 as National Principals Month;
Page H7474
Celebrating September 30, 2010, as the 60th Anniversary of Impact Aid: H. Res. 1641, to celebrate September 30, 2010, as the 60th Anniversary of Impact Aid; and
Pages H7478-79
Expressing support for designation of October as ``National Farm to School Month'': H. Res. 1655, amended, to express support for designation of October as ``National Farm to School Month''.
Pages H7479-81
Suspension--Proceedings Resumed:
The House agreed to suspend the rules and agree to the following measure which was debated on Monday, November 15th:
Recognizing Gail Abarbanel and the Rape Treatment Center:
H. Res. 716, to recognize Gail Abarbanel and the Rape Treatment Center, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 415 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 569.
Pages H7475-76
Suspensions--Proceedings Postponed:
The House debated the following measures under suspension of the rules. Further proceedings were postponed:
Sergeant Robert Barrett Post Office Building designation Act:
H.R. 5758, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2 Government Center in Fall River, Massachusetts, as the ``Sergeant Robert Barrett Post Office Building'';
Pages H7460-61
Congratulating Joe Paterno on his 400th win as Penn State Nittany Lions football head coach: H. Res. 1715, to congratulate Joe Paterno on his 400th win as Penn State Nittany Lions football head coach; and
Pages H7481-82
Recognizing the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975: H. Con. Res. 329, to recognize the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975.
Pages H7482-84
Oath of Office--Third Congressional District of Indiana:
Representative-elect Marlin A. Stutzman presented himself in the well of the House and was administered the Oath of Office by the Speaker. Earlier, the Clerk of the House transmitted a facsimile copy of a letter from the Honorable Todd Rokita, Secretary of State, State of Indiana, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held November 2, 2010, the Honorable Marlin Stutzman was elected Representative to Congress for the Third Congressional District, State of Indiana.
Pages H7476-77, H7498
Whole Number of the House:
The Speaker announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath to the gentleman from Indiana, Mr. Stutzman, the whole number of the House is adjusted to 434.
Page H7477
Quorum Calls--Votes:
Three yea-and-nay votes developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H7475-76, H7476, H7477-78. There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment:
The House met at 12:30 p.m. and adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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Committee Meetings
GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS AND FINANCIAL REFORMS IN NIGERIA
Committee on Financial Services:
Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade held a hearing entitled ``The Global Financial Crisis and Financial Reforms in Nigeria.'' Testimony was heard from the following officials of Nigeria: Lamido Sanusi, Governor, Central Bank; and Arunma Oteh, Director General, SEC; and a public witness.
IN THE MATTER OF REPRESENTATIVE CHARLES B. RANGEL
Committee on Standards of Official Conduct:
Adjudicatory Subcommittee met in executive session to conclude hearings in the Matter of Representative Charles B. Rangel, to determine whether any counts in the Statement of Alleged Violation have been proven by clear and convincing evidence.
The Adjudicatory Subcommittee found eleven of the thirteen counts in the Statement of Alleged Violation regarding Representative Rangel proven by clear and convincing evidence.
The full Committee will hold a sanction hearing on the Matter of Representative Charles B. Rangel on Thursday November 18, 2010.
Committee on Armed Services:
To receive a briefing on the net assessment of Russian and United States strategic forces in support of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, 3:30 p.m., SVC-217.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation:
To hold an oversight hearing to examine Transportation Security Administration, 9:30 a.m., SR-253.
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, to hold hearings to examine television viewers, retransmission consent, and the public interest, 3 p.m., SR-253.
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Committee on Environment and Public Works:
To hold hearings to examine Water Resources Development Act of 2010, focusing on legislative and policy proposals to benefit the economy, create jobs, protect public safety and maintain America's water resources infrastructure, 10 a.m., SD-406.
Committee on Finance:
To hold hearings to examine strengthening Medicare and Medicaid,
focusing on taking steps to modernize America's health care system, 10 a.m., SD-215.
Committee on Foreign Relations:
To hold hearings to examine the nominations of Thomas R. Nides, of the District of Columbia, to be Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources, William R. Brownfield, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, and Suzan D. Johnson Cook, of New York, to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, all of the Department of State, and Paige Eve Alexander, of Georgia, to be an Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, 9:30 a.m., SD-419.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:
Business meeting to consider S. 3817, to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978, and the Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of 1988 to reauthorize the Acts, S. 3199, to amend the Public Health Service Act regarding early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss, S. 3036, to establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project, S. 1275, to establish a National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports to carry out activities to support and supplement the mission of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, H.R. 2941, to reauthorize and enhance Johanna's Law to increase public awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers, and the nominations of Anthony Bryk, of California, Robert Anacletus Underwood, of Guam, Beverly L. Hall, of Georgia, and Kris D. Gutierrez, of Colorado, all to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences, Time to be announced, S-216, Capitol.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs:
To hold hearings to examine securing critical infrastructure in the age of Stuxnet, 10 a.m., SD-342.
Committee on the Judiciary:
To hold hearings to examine the nominations of Max Oliver Cogburn, Jr., to be United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina, Marco A. Hernandez, and Michael H. Simon, both to be United States District Judge for the District of Oregon, and Steve C. Jones, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, and Michele Marie Leonhart, of California, to be Administrator of Drug Enforcement, Patti B. Saris, of Massachusetts, to be a Member and Chair of the United States Sentencing Commission, and Stacia A. Hylton, of Virginia, to be Director of the United States Marshals Service, all of the Department of Justice, 10 a.m., SD-226.
Committee on Education and Labor,
Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, hearing on Developments and State Workers' Compensation Systems, 8:45 a.m., 2175 Rayburn
Committee on Foreign Affairs,
Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Global Environment, hearing on the Emerging Importance of the U.S.-Central Asia Partnership, 3 p.m., 2172 Rayburn.
Committee on Rules,
to consider Senate amendment to H.R. 1722, Telework Enhancement Act of 2010, 12 p.m., H-313 Capitol.
Committee on Science and Technology,
Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, hearing on A Rational Discussion of Climate Change: the Science, the Evidence, the Response, 10:30 a.m., 2325 Rayburn.
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Executive, briefing on Counterterrorism Update, 4 p.m., 304-HVC.
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Program for Wednesday:
After the transaction of any morning business (not to extend beyond 11 a.m.), Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture thereon. If cloture is not invoked, Senate will proceed to a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 3772, Paycheck Fairness Act, and if cloture is not invoked again, Senate will proceed to a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.
Program for Wednesday:
Consideration of the President's Veto of H.R. 3808--Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010.
HOUSE
Berkley, Shelley, Nev., E1921
Brown, Corrine, Fla., E1926
Butterfield, G.K., N.C., E1919
Calvert, Ken, Calif., E1924
Camp, Dave, Mich., E1914
Capps, Lois, Calif., E1916
Castle, Michael N., Del., E1930
Courtney, Joe, Conn., E1935
Dicks, Norman D., Wash., E1922
Donnelly, Joe, Ind., E1909, E1910, E1923
Dreier, David, Calif., E1933
Driehaus, Steve, Ohio, E1921
Duncan, John J., Jr., Tenn., E1924
Emerson, Jo Ann, Mo., E1915
Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E1925
Farr, Sam, Calif., E1910, E1912
Frank, Barney, Mass., E1934
Gallegly, Elton, Calif., E1913
Garamendi, John, Calif., E1919
Gerlach, Jim, Pa., E1909, E1933
Grijalva, Raul M., Ariz., E1911
Guthrie, Brett, Ky., E1929
Hensarling, Jeb, Tex., E1933
Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E1916, E1929
Johnson, Timothy V., Ill., E1923
Kennedy, Patrick J., R.I., E1914
Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E1912, E1913, E1914, E1915, E1917, E1918, E1919, E1920, E1922, E1923
Luetkemeyer, Blaine, Mo., E1915
McCotter, Thaddeus G., Mich., E1921, E1924, E1928
Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E1921, E1926
Michaud, Michael H., Me., E1922
Miller, Jeff, Fla., E1924, E1930, E1931, E1932, E1933
Mitchell, Harry E., Ariz., E1926, E1928, E1928
Moore, Dennis, Kans., E1918
Olver, John W., Mass., E1918
Owens, William L., N.Y., E1910, E1913, E1917, E1920, E1929, E1930
Peters, Gary C., Mich., E1911, E1912, E1930, E1932
Quigley, Mike, Ill., E1909
Radanovich, George, Calif., E1909, E1913, E1914, E1930, E1931
Rahall, Nick J., II, W.Va., E1917
Richardson, Laura, Calif., E1911, E1931, E1932
Roe, David P., Tenn., E1920, E1928
Schwartz, Allyson Y., Pa., E1925
Shuler, Heath, N.C., E1910, E1913, E1917, E1929, E1931
Speier, Jackie, Calif., E1910, E1913, E1915, E1916, E1918, E1919, E1925, E1928
Towns, Edolphus, N.Y., E1923, E1925
Waters, Maxine, Calif., E1920
Whitfield, Ed, Ky., E1914
Woolsey, Lynn C., Calif., E1926
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