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Daily Digest - Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Tuesday, November 30, 2010


Daily Digest


HIGHLIGHTS


    Senate passed S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, as amended.

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Senate


Chamber Action


Routine Proceedings, pages S8257-S8308

Measures Introduced: Seven bills and two resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 3986-3992, and S. Res. 690-691.

Page S8298

Measures Reported:

S. 1938, to establish a program to reduce injuries and deaths caused by cellphone use and texting while driving, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 111-355)
H.R. 4387, to designate the Federal building located at 100 North Palafox Street in Pensacola, Florida, as the ``Winston E. Arnow Federal Building''.
H.R. 5651, to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 515 9th Street in Rapid City, South Dakota, as the ``Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and United States Courthouse''.
H.R. 5706, To designate the building occupied by the Government Printing Office located at 31451 East United Avenue in Pueblo, Colorado, as the ``Frank Evans Government Printing Office Building''.
H.R. 5773, To designate the Federal building located at 6401 Security Boulevard in Baltimore, Maryland, commonly known as the Social Security Administration Operations Building, as the ``Robert M. Ball Federal Building''.
S. 118, to amend section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959, to improve the program under such section for supportive housing for the elderly, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.

Page S8298

Measures Passed:

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: By 73 yeas to 25 nays (Vote No. 257), Senate passed S. 510, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply, after taking action on the following amendment and motions proposed thereto:

Pages S8259-67 

Adopted:
Reid (for Harkin) Amendment No. 4715, in the nature of a substitute.
Page S8267 

During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the following action:
By 39 yeas to 56 nays (Vote No. 255), two-thirds of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, not having voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected the motion to suspend Rule XXII, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, for the purposes of proposing and considering Coburn Amendment No. 4697.
Page S8263 

By 36 yeas to 62 nays (Vote No. 256), two-thirds of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, not having voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected the motion to suspend Rule XXII, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, for the purposes of proposing and considering Coburn Amendment No. 4696.
Page S8264 

Subsequently, the motion to invoke cloture on the bill was withdrawn.
Page S8267 

Fair Credit Reporting Act: Senate passed S. 3987, to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act with respect to the applicability of identity theft guidelines to creditors.
Pages S8288-89

Coin Modernization, Oversight, and Continuity Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 6162, to provide research and development authority for alternative coinage materials to the Secretary of the Treasury, increase congressional oversight over coin production, and ensure the continuity of certain numismatic items, and the bill was then passed.
Page S8292

American Eagle Palladium Bullion Coin Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 6166, to authorize the production of palladium bullion coins to provide affordable opportunities for investments in precious metals, and the bill was then passed.
Page S8292D1126

175th Anniversary of the Birth of Mark Twain: Senate agreed to S. Res. 690, commemorating the 175th anniversary of the birth of Mark Twain.
Pages S8292-93

Charitable Collections in Senate Buildings: Senate agreed to S. Res. 691, to permit the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.
Page S8293

Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act: Senate passed S. 3386, to protect consumers from certain aggressive sales tactics on the Internet, after agreeing to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, and the following amendment proposed thereto:
Pages S8305-08

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Hagan (for Rockefeller/Hutchison) Amendment No. 4721, to make minor and technical changes in the bill as reported.

Page S8306

Morning Business--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that at approximately 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, Senate proceed to a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each, with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the next 30 minutes.

Page S8308 

Message from the President: Senate received the following message from the President of the United States:
Transmitting, pursuant to law, notification of the implementation of an alternative pay plan for locality pay increases for civilian Federal employees covered by the General Schedule and certain other pay systems in January 2011; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (PM-68)

Pages S8295-96

Messages from the House:

Page S8296 

Measures Referred:

Pages S8258, S8296 

Measures Placed on the Calendar:

Page S8296 

Measures Read the First Time:

Page S8308 

Enrolled Bills Presented:

Page S8296 

Executive Communications:

Page S8296 

Executive Reports of Committees:

Page S8298 

Additional Cosponsors:

Pages S8298-99 

Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:

Pages S8299-S8305 

Additional Statements:

Page S8295 

Amendments Submitted:

Page S8305 

Authorities for Committees to Meet:

Page S8305 

Record Votes: Three record votes were taken today. (Total--257)

Pages S8263-64, S8267

Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:00 a.m. and adjourned at 8:42 p.m., until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2010. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S8308.)

Committee Meetings


(Committees not listed did not meet)

NOMINATIONS


Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nominations of Scott C. Doney, of Massachusetts, to be Chief Scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Mario Cordero, of California, and Rebecca F. Dye, of North Carolina, both to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner, Federal Maritime Commission, after the nominees testified and answered questions in their own behalf.

BUSINESS MEETING


Committee on Environment and Public Works: Committee ordered favorably reported the following business items:
H.R. 5651, to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 515 9th Street in Rapid City, South Dakota, as the ``Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and United States Courthouse'';
H.R. 5706, to designate the building occupied by the Government Printing Office located at 31451 East United Avenue in Pueblo, Colorado, as the ``Frank Evans Government Printing Office Building'';
H.R. 5773, to designate the Federal building located at 6401 Security Boulevard in Baltimore, Maryland, commonly known as the Social Security Administration Operations Building, as the ``Robert M. Ball Federal Building'';
H.R. 4387, to designate the Federal building located at 100 North Palafox Street in Pensacola, Florida, as the ``Winston E. Arnow Federal Building'';
H.R. 5282, to provide funds to the Army Corps of Engineers to hire veterans and members of the Armed Forces to assist the Corps with curation and historic preservation activities;
H.R. 4973, to amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize volunteer programs and community partnerships for national wildlife refuges;
S. 3874, to amend the Safe Drinking Act to reduce lead in drinking water;

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S. 3973, to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize and modify provisions relating to the diesel emissions reduction program;
Proposed resolutions relating to the General Services Administration; and
The nomination of Samuel Epstein Angel, of Arkansas, to be a Member of the Mississippi River Commission.

BUSINESS MEETING


Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee announced the following subcommittee assignments:
Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, and Global Narcotics Affairs: Senators Dodd (Chair), Menendez, Cardin, Webb, Gillibrand, Barrasso, Isakson, Risch, and Inhofe.
Subcommittee on African Affairs : Senators Feingold (Chair), Cardin, Webb, Shaheen, Coons, Isakson, DeMint, Corker, and Inhofe.
Subcommittee on International Operations and Organizations, Human Rights, Democracy, and Global Women's Issues : Senators Boxer (Chair), Feingold, Menendez, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Coons, Wicker, DeMint, Barrasso, and Inhofe.
Subcommittee on International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs, and International Environmental Protection : Senators Menendez (Chair), Boxer, Cardin, Casey, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Corker, Wicker, DeMint, and Risch.
Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs : Senators Casey (Chair), Dodd, Feingold, Boxer, Cardin, Coons, Risch, Corker, Barrasso, and Isakson.
Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs: Senators Webb (Chair), Dodd, Feingold, Boxer, Casey, Gillibrand, Inhofe, Isakson, Barrasso, and Wicker.
Subcommittee on European Affairs: Senators Shaheen (Chair), Dodd, Menendez, Casey, Webb, Coons, DeMint, Risch, Corker, and Wicker.
Senators Kerry and Lugar are ex-officio members of the subcommittees.

BUSINESS MEETING


Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Committee ordered favorable reported the following business items:
S. 3784, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4865 Tallmadge Road in Rootstown, Ohio, as the ``Marine Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray Post Office'';
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'';
H.R. 6118, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., in Washington, D.C., as the ``Dorothy I. Height Post Office'';
H.R. 6237, 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'';
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''; and
The nomination of Eugene Louis Dodaro, of Virginia, to be Comptroller General of the United States, Government Accountability Office.

FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT


Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs concluded a hearing to examine enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, after receiving testimony from Greg Andres, Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice; Mike Koehler, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana; Andrew Weissmann, Jenner and Block LLP, New York, New York, on behalf of the United States Chamber of Commerce and the United States Chamber Institute for Legal Reform; and Michael Volkov, Mayer Brown LLP, Washington, D.C.

House of Representatives


Chamber Action


Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 4 public bills, H.R. 6459-6462; and 2 resolutions, H.J. Res. 101-102 were introduced.

Page H7757 

Additional Cosponsors:

Pages H7757-58 

Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
H.R. 5112, to provide for the training of Federal building personnel, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 111-662);
H.R. 5562, to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit requiring the use of a specified percentage of a grant under the Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program for specific purposes, and for other purposes D1128(H. Rept. 111-663); H. Res. 1741, providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 101) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 111-664);

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H. Res. 1742, providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3307) to reauthorize child nutrition programs, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 111-665);
H.R. 42, to establish a fact-finding Commission to extend the study of a prior Commission to investigate and determine facts and circumstances surrounding the relocation, internment, and deportation to Axis countries of Latin Americans of Japanese descent from December 1941 through February 1948, and the impact of those actions by the United States, and to recommend appropriate remedies, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 111-666);
H.R. 3290, to provide the spouses and children of aliens who perished in the September 11 terrorist attacks an opportunity to adjust their status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (H. Rept. 111-667);
H.R. 5105, to establish a Chief Veterinary Officer in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 111-668, Pt. 1) and
H.R. 233, to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads, with an amendment (H. Rept. 111-669, Pt. 1).

Pages H7756-57

Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed Representative Salazar to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

Page H7645 

Recess: The House recessed at 10:39 a.m. and reconvened at 12 noon.

Page H7649

Claims Resolution Act of 2010: The House concurred in the Senate amendments to H.R. 4783, to accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Chile, and to extend the period from which such contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti may be accelerated, by a yea-and-nay vote of 256 yeas to 152 nays, Roll No. 584.

Pages H7651-58, H7658-95, H7700-01 

H. Res. 1736, the rule providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill, was agreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 223 yeas to 168 nays, Roll No. 583, after the previous question was ordered without objection.
Pages H7651-57

Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures:
Honoring and recognizing the exemplary service and sacrifice of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, the 349th Air Mobility Wing, the 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and the 615th Contingency Response Wing: H. Res. 1585, amended, to honor and recognize the exemplary service and sacrifice of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, the 349th Air Mobility Wing, the 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and the 615th Contingency Response Wing civilians and families serving at Travis Air Force Base, California; by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 408 ayes with none voting ``no'', Roll No. 585;

Pages H7695-96, H7702-03

Recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 374rd anniversary: H. Res. 1740, to recognize and honor the National Guard on the occasion of its 374rd anniversary, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 404 ayes with none voting ``no'', Roll No. 586;
Pages H7696-98, H7703

Providing for the approval of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Australia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: H.R. 6411, to provide for the approval of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Australia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy;
Pages H7723-24

Requiring the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts: H.R. 6398, to require the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts;
Pages H7727-28

Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 2010: H.R. 5866, amended, to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requiring the Secretary of Energy to carry out initiatives to advance innovation in nuclear energy technologies, to make nuclear energy systems more competitive, and to increase efficiency and safety of civilian nuclear power;
Pages H7730-33

Honoring the historic contributions of veterans throughout all conflicts involving the United States: H. Res. 1622, to honor the historic contributions of veterans throughout all conflicts involving the United States;
Pages H7734-35

Directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to display in each facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs a Women Veterans Bill of Rights: H.R. 5953, amended, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to display in each facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs a Women Veterans Bill of Rights; and
Pages H7735-39

Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to display in D1129each facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs a Women Veterans Bill of Rights and to display in each prosthetics and orthotics clinic of the Department an Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights, and for other purposes.''.
Page H7739

Expressing support for designation of a ``National Veterans History Project Week'': H. Res. 1644, to express support for designation of a ``National Veterans History Project Week''.
Pages H7739-42

Moment of Silence: The House observed a moment of silence in memory of Stephen Solarz, former Member of Congress.

Pages H7701-02

Suspensions--Proceedings Postponed: The House debated the following measures under suspension of the rules. Further proceedings were postponed:
Honoring Fort Drum's soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division: H. Res. 1217, amended, to honor Fort Drum's soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division for their past and continuing contributions to the security of the United States;

Pages H7698-99

Commending the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, for its outstanding support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock Air Force Base: H. Res. 1724, amended, to commend the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, for its outstanding support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock Air Force Base, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families, and the Air Force;
Pages H7699-H7700

Honoring and saluting golf legend Juan Antonio ``Chi Chi'' Rodriguez: H. Res. 1430, amended, to honor and salute golf legend Juan Antonio ``Chi Chi'' Rodriguez for his commitment to Latino youth programs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute;
Pages H7704-07

Supporting the goals and ideals of National GEAR UP Day: H. Res. 1638, to support the goals and ideals of National GEAR UP Day;
Pages H7707-09

Expressing support for the designation of the month of October as National Work and Family Month: H. Res. 1598, to express support for the designation of the month of October as National Work and Family Month;
Pages H7709-11

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children should be established: H. Res. 1576, amended, to express the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children should be established;
Pages H7711-12

Expressing support for designation of May as ``Child Advocacy Center Month'' and commending the National Child Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on their 25th anniversary in 2010: H. Res. 1313, to express support for designation of May as ``Child Advocacy Center Month'' and to commend the National Child Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on their 25th anniversary in 2010;
Pages H7712-13

Supporting the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust survivors in the United States are able to live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years: H. Con. Res. 323, to support the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust survivors in the United States are able to live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years;
Pages H7713-16

Supporting the observance of American Diabetes Month: H. Res. 1690, amended, to support the observance of American Diabetes Month;
Pages H7716-20

Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act: S. 2847, to regulate the volume of audio on commercials;
Pages H7720-21

Condemning North Korea in the strongest terms for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea on November 23, 2010: H. Res. 1735, to condemn North Korea in the strongest terms for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea on November 23, 2010;
Pages H7721-23

Commending the NATO School for its critical support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) efforts to promote global peace, stability, and security: H. Res. 527, amended, to commend the NATO School for its critical support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) efforts to promote global peace, stability, and security;
Pages H7724-26

Commending the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies for its efforts to promote peace, stability and security throughout North America, Europe, and Eurasia: H. Res. 528, to commend the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies for its efforts to promote peace, stability and security throughout North America, Europe, and Eurasia; and
Pages H7726-27 

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day: H. Con. Res. 325, to support the goals and ideals of National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day.
Pages H7728-30 

Presidential Message: Read a message from the President wherein he notified Congress of his determination that it is appropriate to exercise the statutory alternative plan authority under 5 U.S.C. 5304a D1130to set alternative January 2011 locality pay rates for civilian Federal employees covered by the General Schedule and certain other pay systems--referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-156).

Page H7742 

Quorum Calls--Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes and two recorded votes developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H7657, H7700-01, H7702-03, H7703. There were no quorum calls.

Adjournment: The House met at 10:30 a.m. and adjourned at 10:47 p.m.

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Committee Meetings


DOD RESPONSE TO REPORT ON PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION


Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on Continued Engagement: Department of Defense Responses to the Committee's April 2010 Report on Professional Military Education. Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of Defense: Lernes J. Hebert, Acting Director, Officer and Enlisted Personnel Management, Office of the Under Secretary, Personnel and Readiness; BG William C. Hix, USA, Director, Operational Plans and Joint Force Development, J-7, Joint Chiefs of Staff; BG Sean MacFarland, USA, Deputy Commandant, Command and General Staff College, U.S. Army; Scott Lutterloh, Director, Total Force Training and Education Division, U.S. Navy; Dan Sitterly, Director, Force Development, Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower and Personnel, U.S. Air Force; and MG Robert Neller, USMC, President, Marine Courts University.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO CRISIS--U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY IMPLICATIONS


Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats, and Capabilities held a hearing on the Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Implications for U.S. National Security. Testimony was heard from Ted Dagne. Specialist in African Affairs, CRS, Library of Congress; John Prendergast, former Director, African Affairs, National Security Council; and a public witness.

INVESTMENTS TIED TO GENOCIDE


Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade held a hearing entitled ``Investments Tied to Genocide: Sudan Divestment and Beyond.'' Testimony was heard from Thomas Melito, Director, International Affairs and Trade, GAO; Richard S. Williamson, former Special Envoy to Sudan; and public witnesses.

CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS


Committee on Rules: Granted, by a non-record vote, a closed rule providing for consideration of H.J. Res. 101, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. The rule provides 1 hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the joint resolution except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The rule provides that the joint resolution shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against the joint resolution. Finally, the rule provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Testimony was heard from Chairman Obey.

HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010


Committee on Rules: Granted, by a non-record vote, a closed rule providing for consideration of S. 3307, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. The rule provides 1 hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and Labor. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 of rule XXI. The rule provides that the bill shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against the bill. Finally, the rule provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Testimony was heard from Chairman George Miller of California, and Representative Kline of Minnesota.

Joint Meetings


No joint committee meetings were held.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY,


DECEMBER 1, 2010


(Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated)

Senate


Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: To hold hearings to examine problems in mortgage servicing from modification to foreclosure, part 2, 9:30 a.m., SD-538.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: To hold hearings to examine transition and implementation, focusing on the NASA Authorization Act of 2010, 10:30 a.m., SR-253.

Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine mini med policies, 2:30 p.m., SR-253.

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Committee on Foreign Relations: To hold hearings to examine Latin America in 2010, focusing on opportunities, challenges, and the future of the United States policy in the hemisphere, 2:30 p.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, an original bill entitled, ``The Museum and Library Services Act of 2010'', and the nominations of Anthony Bryk, of California, Robert Anacletus Underwood, of Guam, and Kris D. Gutierrez, of Colorado, all to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences, Sean P. Buckley, of New York, to be Commissioner of Education Statistics, Department of Education, Susan H. Hildreth, of Washington, to be Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Cora B. Marrett, of Wisconsin, to be Deputy Director of the National Science Foundation, and Allison Blakely, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities, and subcommittee assignments; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, focusing on management and oversight, 9:45 a.m., SD-430.
Committee on the Judiciary: Business meeting to consider S. 3675, to amend chapter 11 of title 11, United States Code, to address reorganization of small businesses, S. 2888, to amend section 205 of title 18, United States Code, to exempt qualifying law school students participating in legal clinics from the application of the general conflict of interest rules under such section, S. 3728, to amend title 17, United States Code, to extend protection to fashion design, S. 1598, to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check system, and the nominations of Robert Neil Chatigny, and Susan L. Carney, both of Connecticut, both to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit, Amy Totenberg, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, James Emanuel Boasberg, and Amy Berman Jackson, both to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, James E. Shadid, and Sue E. Myerscough, both to be United States District Judge for the Central District of Illinois, James E. Graves, Jr., of Mississippi, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit, Paul Kinloch Holmes, III, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, Anthony J. Battaglia, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of California, Edward J. Davila, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California, Diana Saldana, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, 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, and Stacia A. Hylton, of Virginia, to be Director of the United States Marshals Service, both of the Department of Justice, and Patti B. Saris, of Massachusetts, and Dabney Langhorne Friedrich, of Maryland, both to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission, 10 a.m., SD-226.

House


Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, hearing on the status of the phased adaptive approach, 2 p.m., 2212 Rayburn.
Committee on Foreign Affairs, hearing on Implementing Tougher Sanctions on Iran: A Progress Report, 9:30 a.m., 2172 Rayburn.
Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy, hearing on Antitrust Laws and Their Effects on Health care Providers, Insurers and Patients, 10:30 a.m., 2141 Rayburn.
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, executive, briefing on WikiLeaks Unauthorized Disclosures of Classified Information, 11 a.m., 304-HVC.

Subcommittee on Intelligence Community Management, hearing on Update on Security Clearance Reform, 1 p.m., 2253 Rayburn.
Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, hearing entitled ``Not Going Away: America's Energy Security, Jobs and Climate Challenges,'' 11 a.m., 210 Cannon.

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Next Meeting of the
SENATE

9:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 1

Senate Chamber

Program for Wednesday: Senate will be in a period of morning business.
(Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. for the Democratic caucus meeting.)

Next Meeting of the
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

10 a.m., Wednesday, December 1

House Chamber

Program for Wednesday: Consideration of S. 3307--Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Subject to a Rule).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE

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Bilirakis, Gus M., Fla., E2010

Bonner, Jo, Ala., E2005, E2007, E2008, E2010, E2011, E2013

Boustany, Charles W., Jr., La., E2013

Brady, Kevin, Tex., E2016

Cohen, Steve, Tenn., E2015

Connolly, Gerald E., Va., E2015, E2016, E2016

Duncan, John J., Jr., Tenn., E2007

Ehlers, Vernon J., Mich., E2008

Emerson, Jo Ann, Mo., E2011

Gerlach, Jim, Pa., E2014

Graves, Sam, Mo., E2012, E2013

Hunter, Duncan, Calif., E2013

Israel, Steve, N.Y., E2012

Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E2005

Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E2005, E2006, E2007, E2008, E2009, E2010, E2011, E2012

Matheson, Jim, Utah, E2005

Miller, George, Calif., E2009

Miller, Jeff, Fla., E2014

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