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Daily Digest - Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Tuesday, March 2, 2010


Daily Digest


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Senate


Chamber Action


Routine Proceedings, pages S897-S971

Measures Introduced: Four bills and two resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 3056-3059, S. Res. 429, and S. Con. Res. 52.

Pages S944-45 

Measures Reported:

S. 409, to secure Federal ownership and management of significant natural, scenic, and recreational resources, to provide for the protection of cultural resources, to facilitate the efficient extraction of mineral resources by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 111-129)
S. 522, to resolve the claims of the Bering Straits Native Corporation and the State of Alaska to land adjacent to Salmon Lake in the State of Alaska and to provide for the conveyance to the Bering Straits Native Corporation of certain other public land in partial satisfaction of the land entitlement of the Corporation under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 111-130)
S. 555, to provide for the exchange of certain land located in the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests in the State of Colorado, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 111-131)
S. 721, to expand the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in the State of Washington, to designate the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River and Pratt River as wild and scenic rivers, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 111-132)
S. 782, to provide for the establishment of the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 111-133)
S. 853, to designate additional segments and tributaries of White Clay Creek, in the States of Delaware and Pennsylvania, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 111-134)
S. 874, to establish El Rio Grande Del Norte National Conservation Area in the State of New Mexico, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 111-135)
S. 940, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nevada System of Higher Education certain Federal land located in Clark and Nye counties, Nevada, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 111-136)
S. 1053, to amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date. (S. Rept. No. 111-137)
S. 1139, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into a property conveyance with the city of Wallowa, Oregon, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 111-138)
S. 1140, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal land to Deschutes County, Oregon, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 111-139)
S. 1369, to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Molalla River in the State of Oregon, as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, with an amendment. (S. Rept. No. 111-140)
S. 1405, to redesignate the Longfellow National Historic Site, Massachusetts, as the ``Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site''. (S. Rept. No. 111-141)
S. 1453, to amend Public Law 106-392 to maintain annual base funding for the Bureau of Reclamation for the Upper Colorado River and San Juan fish recovery programs through fiscal year 2023. (S. Rept. No. 111-142)
S. 1757, to provide for the prepayment of a repayment contract between the United States and the Uintah Water Conservancy District. (S. Rept. No. 111-143)
S. 1759, to authorize certain transfers of water in the Central Valley Project, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 111-144)
H.R. 689, to interchange the administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands between the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 111-145)
H.R. 714, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park, with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 111-146)
H.R. 1121, to authorize a land exchange to acquire lands for the Blue Ridge Parkway from the Town of Blowing Rock, North Carolina. (S. Rept. No. 111-147)
H.R. 1287, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a partnership with the Porter D169County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission regarding the use of the Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center as a visitor center for the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. (S. Rept. No. 111-148)

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H.R. 1376, To establish the Waco Mammoth National Monument in the State of Texas. (S. Rept. No. 111-149)
H.R. 1442, to provide for the sale of the Federal Government's reversionary interest in approximately 60 acres of land in Salt Lake City, Utah, originally conveyed to the Mount Olivet Cemetery Association under the Act of January 23, 1909. (S. Rept. No. 111-150)
H.R. 1593, to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of Illabot Creek in Skagit County, Washington, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, with an amendment. (S. Rept. No. 111-151)
H.R. 1694, to authorize the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program, with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 111-152)
H.R. 1945, to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility and suitability of constructing a storage reservoir, outlet works, and a delivery system for the Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation in the State of California to provide a water supply for domestic, municipal, industrial, and agricultural purposes. (S. Rept. No. 111-153)
H.R. 2330, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing Camp Hale as a unit of the National Park System, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 111-154)
H.R. 2802, 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. (S. Rept. No. 111-155)
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. (S. Rept. No. 111-156)

Page S944

Measures Passed:

Temporary Extension Act: By 78 yeas to 19 nays (Vote No. 32), Senate agreed to H.R. 4691, to provide a temporary extension of certain programs, after taking action on the following amendment proposed thereto, clearing the measure for the President:

Pages S926-34

During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the following action:
By 43 yeas to 53 nays (Vote No. 31), three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, not having voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected the motion to waive pursuant to section 311 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, with respect to Bunning Amendment No. 3355, in the nature of a substitute. Subsequently, the point of order that the amendment was in violation of section 311 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, was sustained, and the amendment was ruled out of order.
Pages S927-33 

Minority Party Appointments: Senate agreed to S. Res. 429, making minority party appointments for certain committees for the 111th Congress.
Page S970

Measures Considered:

Tax Extenders Act--Agreement: Senate continued consideration of H.R. 4213, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, taking action on the following amendments proposed thereto:

Page S934 

Pending:
Baucus Amendment No. 3336, in the nature of a substitute.
Page S934 

Sessions Amendment No. 3337 (to Amendment No. 3336), to reduce the deficit by establishing discretionary spending caps.
Page S934

Thune Amendment No. 3338 (to Amendment No. 3336), to create additional tax relief for businesses.
Page S934 

Landrieu Amendment No. 3335 (to Amendment No. 3336), to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the low-income housing credit rules for buildings in GO Zones.
Page S934 

A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the bill at approximately 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, and that the next two Democratic amendments be offered by Senators Murray and Sanders; and the next two Republican amendments be offered by Senator Bunning.
Page S970

Nomination Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nomination:
By unanimous vote of 99 yeas (Vote No. EX. 30), Barbara Milano Keenan, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit.

Pages S904-909, S909-10

During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the following action:
By a unanimous vote of 99 yeas (Vote No. Ex. 29), three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, having voted in the affirmative, Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.
Pages S908-09

Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
Michael C. CamunAE6ez, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce.
1 Army nomination in the rank of general.

Pages S970-71

Messages from the House:

Page S942

Executive Communications:

Page S944

Additional Cosponsors:

Page S945

Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:

Pages S945-54D170

Additional Statements:

Pages S940-42

Amendments Submitted:

Pages S954-70

Notices of Hearings/Meetings:

Page S970

Authorities for Committees to Meet:

Page S970

Record Votes: Four record votes were taken today. (Total--32)

Pages S909-10, S933-34

Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 9:33 p.m., until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S970.)

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Committee Meetings


(Committees not listed did not meet)

APPROPRIATIONS: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies concluded a hearing to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2011 for the Department of Agriculture, after receiving testimony from Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture.

SMALL BUSINESS BORROWING AND LENDING


Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Subcommittee on Economic Policy concluded a hearing to examine restoring credit, focusing on proposals to fix small business borrowing and lending problems, after receiving testimony from Senators Levin and Stabenow; Arthur Johnson, United Bank of Michigan, Grand Rapids, on behalf of the American Bankers Association; Eric Gillett, Sutton Bank, Attica, Ohio, on behalf of the Independent Community Bankers Association; and Raj Date, Cambridge Winter Center for Financial Institutions Policy, New York, New York.

TOYOTA RECALLS


Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Committee concluded a hearing to examine Toyota's recalls and the government's response, after receiving testimony from Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation; David Strickland, Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; Clarence M. Ditlow, Center for Auto Safety, Washington, D.C.; Shinichi Sasaki, and Takeshi Uchiyamada, both of Toyota Motor Corporation, both of Tokyo, Japan; and Yoshimi Inaba, Toyota Motor North America, New York, New York.

NOMINATIONS


Committee on Finance: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nominations of Jeffrey Alan Goldstein, of New York, to be Under Secretary of the Treasury, Francisco J. Sanchez, of Florida, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, who was introduced by Senator Nelson (FL), and Sherry Glied, of New York, to be Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services, after the nominees testified and answered questions in their own behalf.

GLOBAL INTERNET FREEDOM


Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law concluded a hearing to examine global internet freedom and the rule of law, part II, after receiving testimony from Michael H. Posner, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor; Daniel J. Weitzner, Associate Administrator for Policy Analysis and Development, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Department of Commerce; Nicole Wong, Google Inc., Mountain View, California; Rebecca MacKinnon, Global Voices Online, Princeton, New Jersey; and Omid Memarian, International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, San Francisco, California.

DISABLED VETERANS OF AMERICA


Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Committee concluded a joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine a legislative presentation from Disabled Veterans of America, after receiving testimony from Roberto Barrera, Disabled American Veterans, Del Rio, Texas.

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.

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House of Representatives


Chamber Action


Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 21 public bills, H.R. 4714-4734; and 13 resolutions, H.J. Res. 77-78; H. Con. Res. 244-245; and H. Res. 1125, 1127-1134 were introduced.

Pages H1026-27 

Additional Cosponsors:

Pages H1027-29 

Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows:
H. Res. 1126, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4247) to prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools (H. Rept. 111-425).

Page H1026 

Recess: The House recessed at 12:42 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m.

Page H974 

Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the guest Chaplain, Chaplain John Beaver, National Chaplain of the American Legion, Mobile, Alabama.

Page H974 

Whole Number of the House: The Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of Representative Abercrombie of Hawaii, the whole number of the House is adjusted to 432.

Page H974 

Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures:
Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act: H.R. 3820, amended, to reauthorize Federal natural hazards reduction programs, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 335 yeas to 50 nays, Roll No. 76;

Pages H975-84, H999-H1000 

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week: H. Res. 1097, to support the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 382 ayes with none voting ``no'', Roll No. 77;
Pages H984-87, H1000-01 

Recognizing the significant contributions of the Military Working Dog (MWD) Program to the United States Armed Forces: H. Res. 812, amended, to recognize the significant contributions of the Military Working Dog (MWD) Program to the United States Armed Forces;
Pages H991-93 

Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``Recognizing the significant contributions of the Military Working Dog Program to the United States Armed Forces.''.
Page H993 

Recognizing Louisiana State University for 150 years of service and excellence in higher education: H. Res. 1072, amended, to recognize Louisiana State University for 150 years of service and excellence in higher education, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 383 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 75; and
Pages H993-94, H999 

Congratulating the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON): H. Res. 1112, to congratulate the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.
Pages H994-95 

Recess: The House recessed at 4:17 p.m. and reconvened at 6:31 p.m.

Page H999 

Presidential Messages: Read a message from the President wherein he notified Congress of the continuation beyond March 6, 2010 of the national emergency with respect to the actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Zimbabwe and other persons to undermine Zimbabwe's democratic processes or institutions--referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered printed (H. Doc. 111-96).

Page H974 

Read a message from the President wherein he transmitted to Congress a proposed constitution for the United States Virgin Islands--referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Page H975 

Senate Message: Message received from the Senate today appears on pages H1017-18.

Quorum Calls--Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes and one recorded vote developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H999, H999-H1000, H1000-01. There were no quorum calls.

Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and adjourned at 10:50 p.m.

Committee Meetings


HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS


Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Homeland Security held a hearing on Major Systems Acquisition at DHS. Testimony was heard from Jane Holl Lute, Deputy Secretary, Department of Homeland Security.

SELECT INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT


Committee on Appropriations: Select Intelligence Oversight Panel met in executive session on the National Intelligence Program Budget. Testimony was heard from Dennis Blair, Director, Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

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STRENGTHENING FEDERAL CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS


Committee on Education and Labor: Held a hearing on Improving Children's Health: Strengthening Federal Child Nutrition Programs. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.

PREVENTING HARMFUL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION IN SCHOOLS ACT


Committee on Rules: Granted, by a non-record vote, a structured rule providing for consideration of H.R. 4247, the ``Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act.'' The rule provides one hour of general debate in the House equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and Labor. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except for clauses 9 and 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The rule waives all points of order against provisions of the bill, as amended. The rule provides that the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The rule makes in order the amendment printed in part A of the Rules Committee report if offered by Rep. George Miller or his designee, which shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question. The rule also makes in order the amendment printed in part B the report if offered by Rep. Flake or his designee, which shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question. The rule waives all points of order against the amendments printed in the report except for clauses 9 and 10 of rule XXI. The rule provides on motion to recommit with or without instructions. The rule provides that during consideration of an amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this rule, the Chair may postpone the question of adoption as though under clause 8 of rule XX. The rule provides that measures may be considered under suspension of the rules at any time through Thursday, March 4, 2010. The Speaker or her designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or his designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this authority. The rule waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rule Committee) against any rule reported from the Rules committee through the legislative day of Thursday, March 4, 2010. Testimony was heard from Chairman Miller of California, Representatives Kline and McMorris Rodgers.

ADOPTING THE RULES COMMITTEE VIEWS AND ESTIMATES ON THE PRESIDENT'S FY 2011 BUDGET


Committee on Rules: The Committee adopted, by a non-record vote, its views and estimates on the President's fiscal year 2011 budget.

Joint Meetings


No joint committee meetings were held.

NEW PUBLIC LAWS


(
For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D164 K)
S. 2950, to extend the pilot program for volunteer groups to obtain criminal history background checks. Signed on March 1, 2010. (Public Law 111-143)

COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY,


MARCH 3, 2010


(Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated)

Senate


Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Defense, to hold hearings to examine the Army budget overview for fiscal year 2011, 9:30 a.m., SD-192.

Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2011 for the Environmental Protection Agency, 9:30 a.m., SD-124.
Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, to hold hearings to examine the protective forces at the Department of Energy, 2:30 p.m., SR-232A.

Full Committee, to receive a closed briefing on policies, procedures, and practices relating to the transfer of detainees held at the Guantanamo Detention Facility, 4:30 p.m., SVC-217.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, to hold hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2011 for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Fisheries Enforcement Programs and Operations, 10 a.m., SR-253.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: business meeting to consider any pending nominations; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2011 for the Department of the Interior, 10 a.m., SD-366.
Committee on Environment and Public Works: to hold hearings to examine transportation investments relative to the national economy and jobs, 10 a.m., SD-406.
Committee on Finance: to hold hearings to examine the 2010 trade agenda, 10:30 a.m., SD-215.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: to hold hearings to examine chemical security, focusing D173on assessing progress and charting a path forward, 9:30 a.m., SD-342.

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Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, to hold hearings to examine oversight challenges in the Medicare prescription drug program, 2:30 p.m., SD-342.
Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine encouraging innovative and cost-effective crime reduction strategies, 2:15 p.m., SD-226.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs: to hold an oversight hearing to examine mental health care and suicide prevention for veterans, 9:30 a.m., SR-418.

House


Committee on Agriculture, to consider the following: H.R. 3509, Agricultural Credit Act of 2009; and H.R. 3954, Florida National Forest Land Adjustment Act of 2009; and the Views and Estimates Letter to the Committee on the Budget, 3:30 p.m., 1300 Longworth.

Subcommittee on General Farm, Commodities and Risk Management, hearing to review implementation of changes to the Commodity Exchange Act contained in the 2008 Farm Bill, 9:30 a.m., 1300 Longworth.
Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Military Personnel, hearing to review the Department of Defense process for assessing the requirements to implement repeal of ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell,'' 2:30 p.m., 2118 Rayburn.

Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces, hearing on the Fiscal Year 2011 National Defense Authorization Budget Request for the Department of the Navy shipbuilding acquisition programs, 2 p.m., 210 HVC
Committee on the Budget, hearing on Member's Day, 10 a.m., 210 Cannon.
Committee on Education and Labor, hearing with U.S. Secretary of Education on Building a Stronger Economy: Spurring Reform and Innovation in American Education, 9:30 a.m., 2175 Rayburn.
Committee on Financial Services, to consider Committee Print entitled ``Views and Estimates of the Committee on Financial Services on Matters to be Set Forth in the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2011,'' 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn.
Committee on Foreign Affairs, hearing on U.S. Policies and Programs for Global Development: USAID and the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget, 9 a.m., 2172 Rayburn.

Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global Environment, hearing on Regional Overview of East Asia and the Pacific, 2:30 p.m., 2172 Rayburn.
Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology, hearing entitled: The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate,'' 2 p.m., 311 Cannon.
Committee on the Judiciary, hearing on Domestic and International Trademark Implications of HAVANA CLUB and Section 211 of the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1999, 10:15 a.m., 2141 Rayburn.
Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife, oversight hearing entitled ``Setting the Bar for Accountability: Improving NOAA Fisheries Law Enforcement Programs and Operations,'' 2 p.m., 1324 Longworth.
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, hearing entitled ``Transnational Drug Enterprises (Part II): U.S. Government Perspectives on the Threats to Global Stability and U.S. National Security,'' 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.
Committee on Science and Technology, hearing on the Department of Energy Fiscal Year 2011, Research and Development Budget Proposal, 12 p.m., 2318 Rayburn.
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to consider the following: the National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010; the Clean Estuaries Act of 2010; H.R. 4275, To designate the annex building under construction for the Elbert P. Tuttle United States Court of Appeals Building in Atlanta, Georgia, as the ``John C. Godbold United States Judicial Administration Building;'' a resolution Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week, and for other purposes; H. Res. 1062, Recognizing the Coast Guard Group Astoria's more than 60 years of service to the Pacific Northwest, and for other purposes; the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Views and Estimates of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and other pending business, 10 a.m., followed by a hearing on the Water Resources Development Act of 2007: A Review of Implementation in its Third Year, 12 p.m., 2167 Rayburn.

Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, hearing on Agency Budgets and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2011, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Health, hearing on H.R. 4241, To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to allow for increased flexibility in payments to State veterans homes, 2 p.m., 340 Cannon.
Committee on Ways and Means, to mark up Views and Estimates Letter to the Committee on the Budget, 10:30 a.m., 1100 Longworth.
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, executive, Subcommittee on Technical and Tactical Intelligence, executive, briefing on SRP Wrap-Up, 1 p.m., 304 HVC.

Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis, and Counterintelligence, executive, briefing on Hot Spots, 3 p.m., 304 HVC.

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Next Meeting of the
SENATE

9:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 3

Senate Chamber

Program for Wednesday: Senate will continue consideration of H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act.

Next Meeting of the
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

10 a.m., Wednesday, March 3
K

House Chamber
K

Program for Wednesday: Consideration of the following suspensions: 1) H. Res. 1096--Encouraging individuals across the United States to participate in the 2010 Census; 2) H. Res. 1079--Congratulating the New Orleans Saints; 3) H. Res. 1082--Supporting the goals and ideals of the fourth annual America Saves Week; 4) H.R. 2554--National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2009; 5) H. Con. Res. 239--Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots; 6) H. Con. Res. 236--Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Consideration of H.R. 4247--Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (Subject to a Rule).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE

Barrett, J. Gresham, S.C., E283

Bishop, Rob, Utah, E273

Bishop, Timothy H., N.Y., E288

Blumenauer, Earl, Ore., E280

Capps, Lois, Calif., E280

Castle, Michael N., Del., E273

Castor, Kathy, Fla., E286

Clyburn, James E., S.C., E277, E281, E284, E287

Coffman, Mike, Colo., E284

Courtney, Joe, Conn., E283

Cuellar, Henry, Tex., E278, E287

DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E279

Dent, Charles W., Pa., E274

Doyle, Michael F., Pa., E281

Fattah, Chaka, Pa., E274

Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E273

Hirono, Mazie K., Hawaii, E274

Honda, Michael M., Calif., E285

Jones, Walter B., N.C., E288

Jordan, Jim, Ohio, E282

Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E284, E286

Kilroy, Mary Jo, Ohio, E285

King, Peter T., N.Y., E287

Kissell, Larry, N.C., E282

Levin, Sander M., Mich., E280

Massa, Eric J.J., N.Y., E279

Michaud, Michael H., Me., E283

Miller, Candice S., Mich., E277

Miller, Jeff, Fla., E273

Myrick, Sue Wilkins, N.C., E284

Paul, Ron, Tex., E288

Poe, Ted, Tex., E285

Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E278

Richardson, Laura, Calif., E280, E287

Rodriguez, Ciro D., Tex., E279

Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E281

Schrader, Kurt, Ore., E278

Shuler, Heath, N.C., E283

Stupak, Bart, Mich., E288

Wasserman Schultz, Debbie, Fla., E285

Westmoreland, Lynn A., Ga., E284, E286

Wolf, Frank R., Va., E286


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