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INTERPOL
to create task force against maritime piracy
from Kenya News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com
The first-ever international conference on maritime piracy financing
which has opened at INTERPOL with the aim of fighting maritime
piracy through closer global co-operation in financial investigation...
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VIDEO:
UK Prime Minister's Questions
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown talked about government relief
efforts in Haiti and called for the creation of a UN Reconstruction
Agency. He also expressed hope that Cadbury workers retain their
jobs and Liberal Dem. Ldr. Nick Clegg criticized RBS bank’s
role in funding that corporate deal.
Length:
Published: Today at 7am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres Obama Signs Tax Delinquency Memorandum
President Obama signed a directive cracking down on tax cheats
getting federal contracts in the Eisenhower Executive Office
Building.
Length: 6 min.
Published: Today at 10:15am (ET)
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DAILY
WHIPLINE | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2010
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Treasury
Releases TARP Warrant Disposition Report
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Republicans
attempting to blur history with false assertions
A memo from Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), head of the Senate Republican
campaign effort, says of yesterday's election result that "voters
realize that there is only one party who bailed out the automakers
and insurance companies..."
It's interesting how soon Republicans have
forgotten that it was actually President Bush who orchestrated
the bailouts of both AIG and the automakers at the end of his
term.
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National
Security Strategy: Security Threats Associated with Oil Dependence
The National Security Strategy MiPAL has been updated with a
Military Review article presenting guiding principles for stability
and reconstruction, a Congressional hearing assessing the impact
of U.S. export controls on national security, a Center for Strategic
and International Studies report analyzing defense finance, remarks
by the Acting Comptroller General of the United States at the
National Defense University on the Department of Defense's ability
to face fiscal challenges, a Heritage Foundation report featuring
recommendations for the Pentagon's Quadrennial Defense Review,
a Center for American Progress report analyzing the security
threats associated with oil dependence, a RAND Corporation report
providing an assessment methodology for public diplomacy, reports
from the Strategic Studies Institute on transition and capacity
building in security sector reform efforts and strategy recommendations
to retain talent in the U.S. Army officer corps, and a Center
for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments report examining defense
planning needs for the future security environment. Please see
the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic
- the newest updates are in bold.
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Afghanistan:
Efforts to Rebuild and Strengthen the Afghan State
The Afghanistan MiPAL has been updated with a Department of Defense
briefing on current military operations in Afghanistan, remarks
by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture on his visit to Afghanistan,
an Afghanistan Analysts Network report assessing efforts to rebuild
and strengthen the Afghan state, and remarks by the U.S. Ambassador
to Afghanistan on the long-term partnership between the U.S.
and Afghanistan. Please see the Recently Added Documents section
for the latest on this country - the newest updates are in bold.
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China:
Cruise and Ballistic Missile Force Modernization and Deployment
The China MiPAL has been updated with a Congressional hearing
examining recent security developments involving China, a Heritage
Foundation report analyzing the expansion of the Chinese navy's
overseas presence, articles from the Jamestown Foundation assessing
China's relations with Algeria, evaluating changes to China's
military and security leadership, and analyzing China's conventional
cruise and ballistic missile force modernization and deployment,
an Asia Policy article on China's response to the financial crisis,
a Brookings Institution report assessing the implications of
U.S.-China relations on the strategic situation in Pakistan,
and a series of Congressional Research Service reports with a
guide to China's political system, evaluating policy issues surrounding
China and the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, and
assessing prospects for democracy in Hong Kong. Please see the
Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this country
- the newest updates are in bold.
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Haiti:
Recovery Efforts in the Aftermath of the Earthquake
The Haiti MiPAL has been updated with the latest U.S. Government
briefings on the crisis in Haiti, including White House and State
Department briefings on the U.S. response, consular services
for U.S. citizens in Haiti, and ongoing relief efforts, a White
House release with key details of the U.S. response to the disaster,
the Joint Communique of the Governments of the United States
and Haiti, the President's remarks with former Presidents Bill
Clinton and George W. Bush, the Secretary of State's remarks
on the Obama Administration's immediate goals in Haiti, and a
statement by the Secretary of Homeland Security announcing the
designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals
in the U.S. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for
the latest on this country - the newest updates are in bold.
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Agricultural
Outlook Statistical Indicators
Statistical Indicators previously published in Agricultural Outlook
addressing a broad spectrum of agriculture-related issues. Includes
commodity and food prices, general economic indicators, government
program expenditures, farm income estimates, and trade and export
statistics.
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Evolving
Agricultural Policies in a Changing World: USDA/OECD Conference
This no-fee agricultural policy conference is co-hosted by the
United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada, the Mexican Ministry of Agriculture (SAGARPA) and organized
jointly with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD).
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Obama's
top priority is to boost jobs: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's top goal as he
enters a second year in office is to lift U.S. job creation and
revitalize the economy, the White House said on Tuesday.
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Senate
may vote on Bernanke as early as Friday-aide
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate may vote as early as Friday
on whether to confirm Ben Bernanke to a second term as chairman
of the Federal Reserve, a senior Democratic party aide said on
Tuesday.
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New
York Fed posts loan rates for January 20 CMBS TALF operation
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New
York Fed Supports Comprehensive GAO Review on AIG, Provides Documents
to Congress
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GAO-10-36,
Medicare Advantage: CMS Assists Beneficiaries Affected by Inappropriate
Marketing but Has Limited Data on Scope of Issue, December 17,
2009
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GAO-10-79,
FCC Management: Improvements Needed in Communication, Decision-Making
Processes, and Workforce Planning, December 17, 2009
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GAO-10-126,
Rural Water Infrastructure: Improved Coordination and Funding
Processes Could Enhance Federal Efforts to Meet Needs in the
U.S.-Mexico Border Region, December 18, 2009
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GAO-10-41,
Information Sharing: Federal Agencies Are Sharing Border and
Terrorism Information with Local and Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies,
but Additional Efforts Are Needed, December 18, 2009
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GAO-10-298R,
Status of the Small Business Administration's Implementation
of Administrative Provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act of 2009, January 19, 2010
In Process
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GAO-10-258R,
Medicaid and CHIP: Enrollment, Benefits, Expenditures, and Other
Characteristics of State Premium Assistance Programs, January
19, 2010
In Process
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VIDEO:
White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs conducted a daily briefing at the
White House. Mr. Gibbs responded to questions about the Massachusetts
U.S. Senate special election, the economy, the Delta flight 253
bombing plot and other issues.
Length: 40 min.
Published: Tuesday at 1:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Remarks on Education
President Obama was joined by Education Secretary Arne Duncan
during a visit to Graham Road Elementary School in Falls Church,
Virginia where he spoke about the "Race to the Top"
competition.
Length: 6 min.
Published: Tuesday at 10:25am (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing
Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell briefed reporters
at the State Department on U.S. relations with Japan. Then, Assistant
Secretary for Public Affairs Philip Crowley took questions from
reporters on U.S. relief efforts in Haiti.
Length: 1 hr. 23 min.
Published: Tuesday at 1pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
House Democrats Press Conference on Health Care Reform
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Majority Leader Rep. Steny
Hoyer (D-MD) and Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) spoke
to reporters about health care reform after a meeting of the
Democratic Leadership on Capitol Hill.
Length:
Published: Tuesday at 4:30pm (ET)
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Senate
Candidate Brown Refused Unions’ Invite to Discuss the Issues
by Mike Hall
Just what does Scott Brown think of Massachusetts working families
and their unions? Not much, and apparently he wants to keep it
secret, too.
According to Massachusetts AFL-CIO President
Robert Haynes, Brown—unlike Martha Coakley, who is battling
Brown for the Bay State’s U.S. Senate seat in today’s
special election—wouldn’t even talk to Massachusetts
unions as they were deciding last year whom to support.
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Obama
approval at 51 percent at one year mark
Posted: January 20th, 2010 05:30 AM ET
Washington (CNN) – As Barack Obama marks one year in the
White House, an average of the most recent national surveys indicates
that just over half of the public approves of how president is
handling his job.
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Election
Night Survey
Since there's no exit poll data to analyze, Rasmussen Reports
conducted an Election Night survey of 1,000 voters.
Here are some preliminary findings:
•Among those who decided how they
would vote in the past few days, Coakley has a slight edge, 47%
to 41%.
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Massachusetts
Election Results
The Associated Press and Boston Globe have town-by-town results
as they come in.
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Background
Notes : Kenya (01/10)
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:00:38 -0600
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Treasury
International Capital Data for November
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Haitian-American
Officer Seeks to Aid Communications
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:47:00 -0600
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FEC
Advisory Opinion 2009-29, Issued to Retiree Support Group of
Contra Costa County
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Opinions
and Adjudicatory Orders for CFTC.gov
The following Opinions and Orders have been published.
January 6, 2010
In the matter of Anthony J. DiPlacido, CFTC Docket No. 01-23,
Order
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January
newsletter
As we continue to prepare for the challenges
and excitement of 2010, we encourage you to share with us your
ideas for success this November. Read our latest newsletter at
the link below, and find out how you can help make a difference
in 2010.
Ohio Young Dems
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OIG
Reports and Publications: OIG Releases
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:14:36 -0600
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Santa
Clara County Democratic Central Committee Meeting
"The job of electing progressive candidate continues. "
What: Business Meeting
Start Time: Thursday, February 4 at 7:00pm
End Time: Thursday, February 4 at 9:00pm
Where: County Building Cafeteria
To see more details and RSVP
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Background
Notes : Dominica (01/10)
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:54:55 -0600
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Background
Notes : Kosovo (01/10)
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:58:16 -0600
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Background
Notes : Saint Lucia (01/10)
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:25:41 -0600
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Background
Notes : Marshall Islands (01/10)
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:27:16 -0600
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Background
Notes : Somalia (01/10)
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:45:44 -0600
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Chilean
Election
Philip J. Crowley
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Public Affairs
Washington, DC
January 19, 2010
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U.S.-Chile
Joint Commission for Environmental Cooperation and Environmental
Affairs Council
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:08:56 -0600
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Designations
of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and Senior Leaders
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:16:04 -0600
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Connecticut Democrats' Statewide Meeting
and Elections Monday Jan 25
Hello All!
This is just a friendly reminder that our
regular monthly meeting is THIS Monday, January 25.
Our Statewide Monthly Meeting will be held:
Where: State Central 330 Main Street, 3rd
Floor, Hartford
When: Monday, January 25, 2010 at 7:00pm
We will be holding elections for our National
Committeeman & National Committeewoman positions at this
monthly meeting. *Note: The election of National Committeewoman
in September was to fill a vacancy.
In Order to be eligible to run in the election
you must submit an email declaring your intention to run to Stephanie
Podewell at ctydsecretary@gmail.com by 5:00 P.M. TODAY, Tuesday
January 19, 2010.
Here is a description of the position:
The National Committeeman & National
Committeewoman
The National Committeeman & National
Committeewoman shall attend all meetings of the National Young
Democrats to present the official position of the CT Young Dems
to the National YDs, or find appropriate proxy to do so if unable
to attend. They must also prepare materials as necessary to maintain
the State Organization's current membership in the Young Democrats
of America, and give an oral report concerning national issues
to the State Caucus each meeting.
Competitive elections are healthy for an
organization. Please consider submitting your name to run. If
you have any questions about the position, please contact us
at ctyoungdemocrats@gmail.com .
Thank you, again, for all of your support
for our local chapters and statewide organization. We hope you
will join us Monday, January 25th, for our state wide monthly
meeting.
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UDFL MEETING INFO
Hello Fellow Democrats,
We will not be having a meeting this wednesday, and next week
we will be having an executive board meeting in Coffman 302 @
5:30. For those who have gone to all but two of the meetings,
please come because we will be replacing one of our graduating
executive board members. Those who have gone to all but two of
the meetings, and are female, qualify for the posiiton. However
this Wednesday if you, or anyone you know would like to organize
for R.T. in the caucuses, or just volunteer some time to phone
bank, they would love to have you! R.T. is coming by to say a
few things and mingle with metro college students Wednesday night,
at their campaign office (across University from U Garden) at
7:30 to 8. You and anyone else who is interested in helping out
are welcome.
As of February 3rd we will be having regular meetings at 5:30
in room 326 so I will be keeping you posted! Hope your first
classes go well!
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Secretary
Clinton To Deliver Remarks On Internet Freedom on Thursday, January
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Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:47:39 -0600
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Inspector General Financial Assistance
(Grants) Reports for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
DD-10-04
- City of Albuquerque, NM (PDF, 7 pages - 747 KB)
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DoD
Contracts for January 19, 2010
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:03:00 -0600
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Army
Announces Force Structure Actions
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:16:00 -0600
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DOD
Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:31:00 -0600
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Craig Lowe Office Grand Opening and
Special Request
Hey Everyone,
The Craig Lowe Campaign for Mayor is officially
opening its campaign office on Friday, January 22 at 5pm-7pm.
The office is located at 1731 NW 6th St. They would love for
everyone to stop by and check it. If you would like to join the
campaign, contact the volunteer coordinator at mitchell@craiglowe.com
or simply reply to this message for more information.
Finding a space to use as a headquarters
is only the first step -- the campaign still needs help equipping
their office for victory! If you can loan small office furniture,
office supplies, or kitchen items (bowls, plates, silverware,
or dry goods, please contact Garrett Garner at garrett@craiglowe.com
or (352)301-1045.
Special Request: Many volunteers from the
Obama Campaign may still have Skype headsets. If you are one
such person and wouldn't mind loaning your set to the campaign,
please contact Garrett as well.
Regard,
Mitchell Norton
Vice-President for Political Affairs
UF College Democrats
(321) 704-4007
mitchell.norton@ufl.edu
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President's
Day Dinner
What: Fundraiser
Start Time: Monday, February 15 at 5:30pm
End Time: Monday, February 15 at 7:30pm
Where: Blue Pointe Restaurant
To see more details and RSVP
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Conduct
of Ukraine's Presidential Election
Mark C. Toner
Director Office of Press Relations
Washington, DC
January 19, 2010
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U.S.
Department of State : Daily Press Briefing - January 19
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:51:21 -0600
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Secretary
Clinton To Host Millennium Challenge Corporation Signing With
Moldova for $262 Million Poverty Reduction Grant
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:28:49 -0600
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Briefing
on the 50th Anniversary of U.S.-Japan Relations
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:34:36 -0600
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Highlights:
Generosity of the American People
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY
20, 2010
House Meets At… First Vote Predicted… Last Vote Predicted…
10:00 a.m.: Legislative Business 1:00 –
2:00 p.m. 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
“One Minutes” (15 per side)
H.Res.
1017 – Rule providing for consideration of the bills
(H.R.
3254 ) - Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act –
(H.R.
3342 ) - Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act – and (H.R.
1065 ) - White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification
Act of 2009 (Rep. Slaughter – Rules)
Suspensions (11 Bills)
H.R.
3250 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 1210 West Main Street in Riverhead, New York,
as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn Post Office
Building" (Rep. Bishop (NY) - Oversight and Government Reform)
H.Con.Res.
158 - Expressing support for the designation of an Early
Detection Month for breast cancer and all forms of cancer (Rep.
Etheridge - Oversight and Government Reform)
H.Res.
708 - Congratulating Nancy Goodman Brinker for receiving
the Presidential Medal of Freedom (Rep. Schock - Oversight and
Government Reform)
H.R.
4095 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 9727 Antioch Road in Overland Park, Kansas,
as the "Congresswoman Jan Meyers Post Office Building"
(Rep. Moore (KS) - Oversight and Government Reform)
H.R. __ - To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable
cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake
in Haiti (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means)
H.Res. __ - Expressing Condolences to and Solidarity with the
People of Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating Earthquake
of January 12th, 2010 (Rep. Lee (CA) - Foreign Affairs)
H.Res.
1013 - Condemning the violent suppression of legitimate political
dissent and gross human rights abuses in the Republic of Guinea
(Rep. Ros-Lehtinen - Foreign Affairs)
H.Res.
1010 - Celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. during the 30th anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song
tribute to Dr. King, "Happy Birthday" (Rep. Conyers
- Judiciary)
H.Res.
1009 - Honoring the seven Americans killed in Khost, Afghanistan,
on December 30, 2009, for their service to the United States
(Rep. Reyes - Intelligence)
H.R.
2611 - To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize
the Securing the Cities Initiative of the Department of Homeland
Security (Rep. King (NY) - Homeland Security)
Senate Amendments to H.R.
730 – Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act (Rep. Schiff
- Homeland Security)
Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills):
H.R.
3726 - Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment
Act of 2009 (Rep. Christensen - Natural Resources)
H.R.
3538 - Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act (Rep.
Simpson - 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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HOUSE FLOOR WRAP-UP FOR JANUARY 19, 2010
Bills Adopted Under Suspension of the Rules (8):
H.R.
3759 - BLM Contract Extension Act (Rep. DeFazio - Natural
Resources)
H.R.
725 - Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2009 (Rep.
Pastor - Natural Resources)
H.Res.
1007 - Commending the University of Alabama for winning the
Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game (Rep. Bachus
- Education and Labor)
H.Res.
1004 - Congratulating the Northwestern University Feinberg
School of Medicine for its 150 years of commitment to advancing
science and improving health (Rep. Davis (IL) - Education and
Labor)
H.Res.
776 - Congratulating the Dartmouth Outing Club of Hanover,
New Hampshire, for 100 years of service to the United States
and its wilderness (Rep. Hodes - Education and Labor)
H.Res.
1008 - Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools (Rep.
Lipinski - Education and Labor)
H.Res.
1015 - Congratulating the Penn State women’s volleyball
team on winning the 2009 NCAA Division I national championship
(Rep. Thompson (PA) - Education and Labor)
H.Res.
991 - Commending the University of Virginia men's soccer
team for winning the 2009 Division I NCAA National Championship
(Rep. Perriello - Education and Labor)
Postponed Suspension Votes (2):
H.R.
3726 - Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment
Act of 2009 (Rep. Christensen - Natural Resources)
H.R.
3538 - Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act (Rep.
Simpson - Natural Resources)
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NASA
to Hold Briefing on Advanced Mission to Study Our Sun
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:00:00 -0600
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Comfort
Receives First Haitian Patients
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:53:00 -0600
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