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Treasury
Projects Smaller Losses for TARP
The Treasury Department "expects to recover all but $42
billion of the $370 billion it has lent to ailing companies since
the financial crisis began last year, with the portion lent to
banks actually showing a slight profit," reports the New
York Times.
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Quote of the Day
"Instead of joining us on the right side of history, all
the Republicans can come up with is, 'slow down, stop everything,
let's start over.' If you think you've heard these same excuses
before, you're right. When this country belatedly recognized
the wrongs of slavery, there were those who dug in their heels
and said 'slow down, it's too early, things aren't bad enough.'"
-- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV),
quoted by Fox News, during the health care reform debate in the
Senate.
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HOUSE FLOOR WRAP-UP FOR DECEMBER 7,
2009
Bills Adopted Under Suspension of the Rules (7):
H.R.
1672 - Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization
Act of 2009 (Rep. Larsen - Natural Resources)
H.R.
2062 - Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement
Act of 2009 (Rep. DeFazio - Natural Resources)
H.R.
3940 - To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend
grants and other assistance to facilitate a political status
public education program for the people of Guam (Rep. Bordallo
- Natural Resources)
H.R.
118 - To authorize the addition of 100 acres to Morristown
National Historical Park (Rep. Frelinghuysen - Natural Resources)
H.R.
3388 - Petersburg National Battlefield Boundary Modification
Act (Rep. Forbes - Natural Resources)
H.R.
3804 - National Park Service Authorities and Corrections
Act of 2009 (Rep. Tonko - Natural Resources)
H.R.
1454 - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal
Stamp Act of 2009 (Rep. Brown (SC) - Natural Resources)
Postponed Suspension Votes (6):
H.Con.Res.
199 - Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the activation
of Echo Company of the 100th Battalion of the 442d Infantry,
and the sacrifice of the soldiers and families in support of
the United States (Rep. Sablan - Armed Services)
H.Con.Res.
206 - Commending the soldiers and civilian personnel stationed
at Fort Gordon and their families for their service and dedication
to the United States and recognizing the contributions of Fort
Gordon to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
and its role as a pivotal communications training installation
(Rep. Broun - Armed Services)
H.Res.
940 - Recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the
occasion of its 373rd anniversary (Rep. Latta - Armed Services)
H.Res.
845 - Recognizing the United States Air Force and Dyess Air
Force Base for their success in achieving energy savings and
developing energy-saving innovations during Energy Awareness
Month (Rep. Neugebauer - Armed Services)
H.R.
3603 - To rename the Ocmulgee National Monument (Rep. Marshall
- Natural Resources)
H.R.
86 - To eliminate an unused lighthouse reservation, provide
management consistency by bringing the rocks and small islands
along the coast of Orange County, California, and meet the original
Congressional intent of preserving Orange County's rocks and
small islands (Rep. Campbell - Natural Resources)
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Organizing for America training THIS
SATURDAY!
Dear friends,
As you might know, Organizing for America was formed after the
campaign to support the President’s agenda for change. OFA
would like to invite you to continue building that movement for
change in South Dakota. Your involvement in President Obama’s
campaign was critical and we need to keep that momentum going
to pass healthcare reform and the many other efforts we all find
so important.
South Dakota Young Democrats are teaming
up with OFA for some great leadership training on Saturday December
12th from 10am -2pm at the South Dakota Democratic Party HQ’s.
This will be a great training to be involved in and will give
practical information about organizing and building momentum
in our own communities. OFA is organizing around so many of the
issues that we as Young Dems care about. We can organize both
to help pass critical legislation and to help us build a lasting
Youth Movement in South Dakota. Hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Kristin Aschenbrenner
President of the SoDak Young Dems
630-204-1423
sdyoungdemocrats@gmail.com
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General
Officer Announcements
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:31:00 -0600
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OFA
Training
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Saturday, December 12 at 10:00am
End Time: Saturday, December 12 at 2:00pm
Where: State Party Headquarters, Sioux Falls
To see more details and RSVP
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Flag
Officer Assignment
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:31:00 -0600
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Award
for Heroism Presented to Lynne Tracy
Secretary Clinton and Ambassador Holbrooke
Present Secretary's Award for Heroism to Lynne Tracy
December 7, 2009
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Strategy
Sharpens Focus on Mission, Policy Chief Says
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:19:00 -0600
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Afghanistan
Deployments
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:44:42 -0600
The Department of Defense announced Monday the deployment of
about 16,000 troops to Afghanistan - the first elements of the
30,000 man increase.
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Clock
Ticking on Iran's Nuclear Stance, Jones Says
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:35:00 -0600
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Combined
Forces Arrest Suspects in Iraq
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:57:00 -0600
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NASA's
WISE Sky Surveying Spacecraft Ready for Launch Dec. 11
Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600
The launch of NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or
WISE, aboard a Delta II rocket is scheduled for Friday, Dec.
11, between 9:09 a.m. and 9:23 a.m. EST from Vandenberg Air Force
Base in California.
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Elections
in Bolivia
Ian Kelly
Department Spokesman
Washington, DC
December 7, 2009
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EPA to Host U.S. Center Events at the Copenhagen
Climate Negotiations
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will
host 13 events at the annual Conference of the Parties to the
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which
will be held at the U.S. Center in Copenhagen. The center will
provide an interactive forum to highlight the strong steps being
taken at home and the United States’ international leadership
role to combat global climate change.
EPA staff will be participating in and hosting side events throughout
the conference, from December 7 until December 18. Topics to
be covered include:
· U.S. government and state climate efforts
· U.S. fuel efficiency policy
· Climate change and air quality
· Greenhouse gas inventories, measurement and reporting
· Short-lived climate forcers and their impact on the
Arctic
· Impacts of, and adaptation responses to, climate change
The U.S. Center is hosted by the U.S. Department of State, in
coordination with the White House and multiple federal departments
and agencies. There will be more than 70 events during the conference
with topics ranging from energy efficiency investments and global
commitments to renewables policy and clean energy jobs. This
diplomatic initiative also involves participation by academic
institutions, scientific and research laboratories, non-governmental
organizations, and the private sector.
Information on the EPA Administrator’s Copenhagen schedule
will be available soon: http://www.epa.gov/cop15
Information on EPA’s events in Copenhagen: http://www.epa.gov/cop15
Information on the U.S. Center and webcasts of all U.S. Center
events: http://www.cop15.state.gov
R372
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The December 7, 2009, NIH
Research Matters is now available.
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Department of Energy Issues Final Rule
on Loan Guarantees
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced
the issue of a final rule amending the Department of Energy’s
regulations for its Loan Guarantee Program. The revised rule
will allow for increased participation in the program by financial
institutions and other investors and enable the support of more
innovative energy technologies in the United States.
“This much needed change will provide greater flexibility
to the Loan Guarantee Program and help us to support more projects
at a better value to taxpayers,” said Secretary Chu. “This
is part of our commitment to ensuring businesses are able to
access the support they need to create jobs and contribute to
a clean energy economy.”
Under the rule change, the Loan Guarantee Program will be able
to consider financing projects together with other lenders and
will be able to provide loan guarantees to projects with multiple
participants (who may hold undivided interests in a project).
As an example, export credit agencies and other financial institutions
will now be able to provide financing to complement Title XVII
loans and loan guarantees. This approach will result in lowered
risk and potential costs to taxpayers.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Guarantee Program paves
the way for federal support of clean energy projects that use
innovative technologies, and is aimed at spurring further investment
in these advanced technologies. The Department incorporated feedback
from industry and other interested parties in order to maximize
the reach and success of the program.
On August 7, 2009, the Department published a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking and Opportunity for Comment announcing the effort
to change the regulations. A 30-day comment period was extended
an additional two weeks in response to public requests. DOE carefully
reviewed all of the timely comments on the NOPR from over 2,100
interested parties.
Copies of the proposed rule will be available from the Department’s
Loan Guarantee Program at www.lgprogram.energy.gov.
-DOE-
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Support
Improves for Families With Special Needs
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:14:00 -0600
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Enhanced
Declaration of Principles Signed by Secretary Napolitano and
Mexican Finance Secretary Agustín Carstens
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:00:00 -0600
Secretary Napolitano and Mexican Secretary of Finance and Public
Credit (SHCP) Agustín Carstens signed an updated and enhanced
Declaration of Principles (DOP)—accomplishing the goals
they outlined to create a joint United States-Mexico framework
to improve security along the Southwest border and facilitate
the flow of legitimate travel and trade.
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Forces
in Afghanistan Disrupt Taliban Operations
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:17:00 -0600
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Archivist of the United States Creates
Holdings Protection Program
Washington, D.C. . . Archivist of the United
States David S. Ferriero
announced today the creation of the National Archives and Records
Administration Holdings Protection Program and the appointment
of key
team members.
In making the announcement, Mr. Ferriero
said, "The issue of
collections security is one of my highest priorities. We absolutely
must be able to ensure that the National Archives is able to
safeguard
the documentary heritage of our nation. This new initiative will
help
us achieve that goal."
At the same time, Eric Peterson was appointed
as the team leader,
effective December 7, 2009. Most recently, Mr. Peterson was the
Special
Security Officer for the Naval Information Operations Command
in
Suitland, MD, where he was responsible for loss prevention and
classified programs. For two years, Mr. Peterson was a senior
declassifier for the Navy working, at the National Archives at
College
Park. Mr. Peterson will lead a seven-member team composed of
archives
specialists, loss prevention specialists, and a trainer.
The Holdings Protection Program will serve
as a nationwide resource
developing and administering policies to enhance holdings protection
of
original records, regardless of their format to reduce the loss
of and
aid in the recovery of holdings while ensuring ready access for
research
by all stakeholders. The team will work with individual offices
within
the National Archives in Washington DC, the regional archives
and
records centers, and the 13 Presidential libraries.
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FEMA
And The FCC Announce Adoption Of Standards For Wireless Carriers
To Receive And Deliver Emergency Alerts Via Mobile Devices
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:06:21 -0600
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National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Science on a Sphere
is Centerpiece of U.S. Center in Copenhagen: International SphereCast
Set for Tuesday, December 8
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
December 7, 2009
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Remarks
at the American Enterprise Institute
Paul Jones
Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Washington, DC
December 7, 2009
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Mullen
Visits Troops Readying for Afghanistan
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:05:00 -0600
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Highlights:
An Enduring Commitment
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:00:00 -0600
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C-SPAN Daily Alert
Programming Information for Mon. 12/7 - Tues. 12/8, 2009
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN Highlights
Tonight:
* EPA Admin. Lisa Jackson Press Conference on Greenhouse Gases
(8pm)
* Opening Ceremony of the UN Copenhagen Climate Change Conference
(8:30pm)
* Fed Chair Bernanke Addresses the Economic Club of Washington,
DC (9:30pm)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. House: In Session (9am) - LIVE
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C-SPAN2 Highlights
Tonight:
* The Communicators: Discussion on Net Neutrality (8pm)
* Senate Debate on Health Care & CQ/Roll Call Group Update
(8:30pm)
* Sens. John Thune (R-SD) and Tom Coburn (R-OK) Press Briefing
(9:30pm)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. Senate: In Session (Time TBA) - LIVE
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C-SPAN3 Highlights
Tonight:
* EPA Admin. Jackson Briefing; Climate Change Conf.; WJ on UN
Conf. (7pm)
* Fed Chair Bernanke Address; Senate Debate on Health Care (8:25pm)
Tomorrow:
* House Hearing on Afghanistan with Amb. Eikenberry & Gen.
McChrystal (9:30am) - LIVE
* Senate Hearing on Afghanistan with Amb. Eikenberry & Gen.
McChrystal (1:30pm) - LIVE
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C-SPAN Radio Highlights
Tonight:
* Pearl Harbor Veterans Oral Histories (10pm)
Tomorrow:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
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Politics Highlights
* C-SPAN Political Programming - Sunday
on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET
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Washington Journal Highlights
* Newspaper Articles
* Viewer Calls
* Sen. Mike Johanns (R-NE)
* Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Congressional Black Caucus, Chair
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C-SPAN Capitol Spotlight
* The EPA on Monday found that carbon dioxide
and other greenhouse gases threaten public health, a strategically
timed action that is likely to resonate internationally as the
world begins talks on a climate change treaty at a U.N. summit
in Copenhagen. The so-called endangerment finding triggers a
requirement... - Full Story at http://www.c-span.org/capitolspotlight
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Secretary
Clinton to Present 2009 Awards for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
December 7, 2009
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New
York Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Afghanistan
Deployments Announced
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:32:23 -0600
Approximately 16,000 troops are headed soon to Afghanistan, the
first of the some 30,000 authorized by President Barack Obama
last week.
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The
Practice of Partnership: The 2009 Cyril Foster Lecture
William J. Burns
Under Secretary for Political Affairs
Oxford University, Oxford, United Kingdom
November 26, 2009
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DoD
Contracts for December 07, 2009
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0600
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CBP
Launches New Maritime Unmanned Aircraft System
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:01:19 -0600
Washington - The U.S. Customs and Border Protection took delivery
today of the first maritime variant of the Predator B unmanned
aircraft system. At a ceremony in Palmdale, California, CBP,
U.S. Coast Guard, and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
(more)
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WHO
Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation
Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:30:00 -0600
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Remarks
With Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al Faisal After
Their Meeting
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
The Monroe Room
Washington, DC
December 7, 2009
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Remarks
With Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mourad Medelci After
Their Meeting
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Treaty Room
Washington, DC
December 7, 2009
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ADM
Mullen at Camp Lejeune
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:39:12 -0600
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"Diplomacy
at Home for the Holidays" Reception Honoring Employees Serving
Unaccompanied Tours and Their Family Members
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Benjamin Franklin Room
Washington, DC
December 7, 2009
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Today's top Air Force stories include:
Support improves for families with special
needs
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123181100
Air Force officials reinforce tattoo, body
alteration policy
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123181037
Top leaders spell out president's strategy
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123180951
General briefs coalition, Afghan forces
on way ahead
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123180943
Security forces Airmen end operations at
Camp Bucca
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123180929
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Interview
With David Gregory of NBC's Meet The Press
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates
Washington, DC
December 5, 2009
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Interview
With George Stephanopoulos of ABC's "This Week With George
Stephanopoulos"
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates
Washington, DC
December 5, 2009
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Interview
With Bob Schieffer of CBS's Face the Nation
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates
Washington, DC
December 5, 2009
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Tewksbury,
Mass., Health Care Provider and Its CEO Permanently Enjoined
Relating to Failure to Comply with Federal Employment Tax Requirements
Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:14:38 -0600
A federal court in Boston issued a judgment against Excel Home
Care Inc. in the amount of $473,510.76 for unpaid federal employment
and unemployment taxes after its owner Diane E. Porter consented
to the entry of an order of permanent injunction that prohibits
her or anyone else from operating this Tewksbury, Mass., home
health care provider.
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Young Democrats of Georgia State University:
Dec. 7th Deadline for Nominations!
Hello everyone!
Tomorrow, December 7th at midnight, is
the cutoff for submitting your intent (a paragraph about why
you want to run, how you're qualified, and what you want to do
with the organization) to run for an officer position. Please
submit your nomination tomorrow before midnight! Send paragraph
to georgiastateyds@gmail.com
For a complete list of officer positions,
please see the discussion section of the YDGSU group on facebook.
This is a great opportunity--don't miss your chance!
Cheers,
Molly Ward
Young Democrats of Georgia State University President
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Highlights:
Secretary Clinton on "Meet the Press"
Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:00:00 -0600
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While
Congress Is Talking...
"Small Businesses Suffer & Insurance Companies Profit"
What: Informational Meeting
Start Time: Tuesday, December 8 at 3:30pm
End Time: Tuesday, December 8 at 4:30pm
Where: Handicap's Incorporated
To see more details and RSVP
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Invitation
for Bid: Union Square Apts., Union, MS 39365
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FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER
7, 2009
House Meets At… First Vote Predicted… Last Vote Predicted…
10:30 a.m.: Morning Hour
12:00 p.m.: Legislative Business No Votes are Expected No Votes
are Expected
“One Minutes”
Suspensions (13 Bills)
H.Con.Res.
199 - Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the activation
of Echo Company of the 100th Battalion of the 442d Infantry,
and the sacrifice of the soldiers and families in support of
the United States (Rep. Sablan - Armed Services)
H.Con.Res.
206 - Commending the soldiers and civilian personnel stationed
at Fort Gordon and their families for their service and dedication
to the United States and recognizing the contributions of Fort
Gordon to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
and its role as a pivotal communications training installation
(Rep. Broun - Armed Services)
H.Res.
940 - Recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the
occasion of its 373rd anniversary (Rep. Latta - Armed Services)
H.Res.
845 - Recognizing the United States Air Force and Dyess Air
Force Base for their success in achieving energy savings and
developing energy-saving innovations during Energy Awareness
Month (Rep. Neugebauer - Armed Services)
H.R.
1672 - Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization
Act of 2009 (Rep. Larsen - Natural Resources)
H.R.
2062 - Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement
Act of 2009 (Rep. DeFazio - Natural Resources)
H.R.
3940 - To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend
grants and other assistance to facilitate a political status
public education program for the people of Guam (Rep. Bordallo
- Natural Resources)
H.R.
3603 - To rename the Ocmulgee National Monument (Rep. Marshall
- Natural Resources)
H.R.
86 - To eliminate an unused lighthouse reservation, provide
management consistency by bringing the rocks and small islands
along the coast of Orange County, California, and meet the original
Congressional intent of preserving Orange County's rocks and
small islands (Rep. Campbell - Natural Resources)
H.R.
118 - To authorize the addition of 100 acres to Morristown
National Historical Park (Rep. Frelinghuysen - Natural Resources)
H.R.
3388 - Petersburg National Battlefield Boundary Modification
Act (Rep. Forbes - Natural Resources)
H.R.
3804 - National Park Service Authorities and Corrections
Act of 2009 (Rep. Tonko - Natural Resources)
H.R.
1454 - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal
Stamp Act of 2009 (Rep. Brown (SC) - Natural Resources)
* Conference Reports may be brought up at any time.
* Motions to go to Conference should they become available.
* Possible Motions to Instruct Conferees.
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