December 3, 2012

Proceedings of

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, December 3, 2012

Met at 12:00 PM

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Morning Hour

Chair declared the House in recess at 12:01 PM until 2:00 PM.

Chair reconvened the House at 2:00 PM.

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Journal approved.

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Wilson (R) SC led the House in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Message read from the clerk (resignation of Filner (D), CA, effective today.) The whole number of the House now stands at 432.

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Wilson (R), SC (Fiscal Cliff)

Over the next 29 days the President has a huge burden to work with Congress.

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Kucinich (D), OH (DIA)

Why the Pentagon needs its own spy agency is a mystery.

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Chair declared the House in recess at 2:07 PM until 4:00 PM.

[mjc]

Chair reconvened the House at 4:04 PM.

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H.R. 5817 – Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act

Under Susp. of Rules

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Debate - 40 Mins.                   4:05 PM

1.     Capito (R), WV

2.     Sherman (D), CA

3.     Luetkemeyer (R), MO

4.     Markey (D), MA

5.     Barton (R), TX

On susp. of rules & passage (2/3):

Sherman (D), CA asked recorded vote.

Chair postponed vote - 4:38 PM

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Walden (R), OR (Department of Labor)

The Department of Labor has been using harsh tactics to enforce regulations.

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Barton (R), TX (Heisman Trophy)

The Texas Aggies freshman quarterback should have a chance at the Heisman Trophy.

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Chair adjourned the House at 4:42 PM until 10:00 AM Tuesday.