Wednesday, September 23, 2009
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Daily Digest
Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S9693-S9759
Measures Introduced: Eight bills and five resolutions were introduced,
as follows: S. 1695-1702, S. Res. 281-284, and S. Con. Res. 41.
Page S9733
Measures Passed:
Government of Libya: Committee on Foreign Relations was discharged
from further consideration of S. Res. 253, expressing the sense of the
Senate that the Government of Libya should apologize for the welcome
home ceremony held to celebrate the release of convicted Lockerbie
bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, and the resolution was then agreed to.
Pages S9705-06
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental
Policy Amendments Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works was
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 1035, to amend the Morris
K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and
Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 to honor the legacy of
Stewart L. Udall, and the bill was then passed, after agreeing to the
following amendment proposed thereto:
Page S9757
Feinstein (for Bingaman) Amendment No. 2546, to strike the
authorization of appropriations.
Page S9757
Senior Caregiving and Affordability: Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions was discharged from further consideration of H.
Con. Res. 59, supporting the goals and ideals of senior caregiving and
affordability, and the resolution was then agreed to.
Pages S9757-58
Helen Keller Statue: Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 41, providing for
the acceptance of a statue of Helen Keller, presented by the people of
Alabama.
Page S9758
Hurricane Hugo 20th Anniversary: Senate agreed to S. Res. 282,
remembering the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo, which struck
Charleston, South Carolina on September 21 through September 22, 1989.
Page S9758
National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day: Senate agreed to S. Res.
283, expressing support for the goals and ideals of the first annual
National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day taking place on September
26, 2009.
Pages S9758-59
National Health Information Technology Week: Senate agreed to S. Res.
284, expressing support for the designation and goals of ``National
Health Information Technology Week'' for the period beginning on
September 21, 2009, and ending on September 25, 2009.
Page S9759
Measures Considered:
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act--Agreement: Senate continued consideration of H.R.
2996, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior,
environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September
30, 2010, taking action on the following amendments proposed thereto:
Pages S9706-27
Rejected:
Vitter motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on
Appropriations, with instructions to report the same back to the Senate
forthwith with Vitter Amendment No. 2508 (to the instructions on Vitter
motion to recommit the bill), to prohibit the use of funds to delay the
implementation of the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and
Gas Leasing Program 2010-2015. (By 56 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 293),
Senate tabled the motion.)
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Feinstein (for McCaskill) Amendment No. 2514, to strike the earmarks
for the Save America's Treasure program and to provide criteria for the
distribution of grants under that program. (By 72 yeas to 26 nays (Vote
No. 294), Senate tabled the motion.)
Pages S9723-24, S9725
Pending:
Carper Amendment No. 2456, to require the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study on black carbon
emissions.
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Collins Amendment No. 2498, to provide that no funds may be used for
the administrative expenses of any official identified by the President
to serve in a position without express statutory authorization and
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which is responsible for the interagency development or coordination of
any rule, regulation, or policy unless the President certifies to
Congress that such official will respond to all reasonable requests to
testify before, or provide information to, any congressional committee
with jurisdiction over such matters, and such official submits certain
reports biannually to Congress.
Page S9706
Isakson Modified Amendment No. 2504, to encourage the participation
of the Smithsonian Institution in activities preserving the papers and
teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., under the Civil Rights
History Project Act of 2009.
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A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further
consideration of the bill at approximately 10:30 a.m., on Thursday,
September 24, 2009, and that the filing deadline for second-degree
amendments be 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, September 24, 2009.
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Messages from the House:
Page S9731
Measures Referred:
Pages S9731-32
Executive Communications:
Pages S9732-33
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages S9733-35
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Pages S9735-50
Additional Statements:
Pages S9730-31
Amendments Submitted:
Pages S9750-57
Authorities for Committees to Meet:
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Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. (Total--294)
Pages S9724, S9725
Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 5:38 p.m.,
until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2009. (For Senate's program,
see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page
S9759.)
Committee Meetings
(Committees not listed did not meet)
NOMINATIONS
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Committee concluded
a hearing to examine the nominations of Anne S. Ferro, of Maryland, to
be Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,
who was introduced by Senator Cardin, and Cynthia L. Quarterman, of
Georgia, to be Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration, both of the Department of Transportation, after
the nominees testified and answered questions in their own behalf.
BUSINESS MEETING
Committee on Finance: Committee continued consideration of an original
bill entitled, ``America's Healthy Future Act of 2009'', but did not
complete action thereon, and recessed subject to the call and will meet
again on Thursday, September 24, 2009.
DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Committee
concluded a hearing to examine the Defense Contract Audit Agency,
focusing on reform, which would include legislative measures to help
enhance effectiveness and independence, after receiving testimony from
Gregory D. Kutz, Managing Director, Forensic Audits and Special
Investigations, and Gayle L. Fischer, Assistant Director, Financial
Management and Assurance, both of the Government Accountability Office;
and Robert F. Hale, Under Secretary, Comptroller, Gordon S. Heddell,
Inspector General, and April G. Stephenson, Director, Defense Contract
Audit Agency, all of the Department of Defense.
USA PATRIOT ACT REAUTHORIZATION
Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a hearing to examine
reauthorizing the USA PATRIOT Act, after receiving testimony from David
Kris, Assistant Attorney General, Glenn A. Fine, Inspector General,
both of the Department of Justice; and Suzanne E. Spaulding, Bingham
Consulting Group, Lisa Graves, Center for Media and Democracy, and
Kenneth L. Wainstein, O'Melveny and Myers LLP, all of Washington, DC.
NOMINATIONS
Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a hearing to examine
the nominations of Jacqueline H. Nguyen, who was introduced by Senator
Boxer, and Dolly M. Gee, both to be a United States District Judge for
the Central District of California, and Richard Seeborg and Edward
Milton Chen, both to be a United States District Judge for the Northern
District of California, after the nominees testified and answered
questions in their own behalf.
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House of Representatives
Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 7 public bills, H.R. 3630-
3636; 2 private bills, H.R. 3637-3638; and 6 resolutions, H. Con. Res.
190; and H. Res. 764-765, 767-769 were introduced.
Pages H9898-99
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages H9899-H9900
Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows:
H. Res. 766, providing for consideration of motions to suspend the
rules (H. Rept. 111-264).
Pages H9871, H9898
Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed
Representative Holden to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today.
Page H9809
Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Reverend Dr.
Martha Taylor, Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, Oakland, CA.
Page H9809
Discharge Petition: Representative Walden moved to discharge the
Committee on Rules from the consideration of H. Res. 554, amending the
Rules of the House of Representatives to require that legislation and
conference reports be available on the Internet for 72 hours before
consideration by the House, and for other purposes (Discharge Petition
No. 6).
Page H9811
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the
following measures:
Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2009: S. 1677, to
reauthorize the Defense Production Act of 1950;
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Providing for an additional temporary extension of programs under the
Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958: H.R.
3614, to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs
under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of
1958, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 417 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. 726;
Pages H9819-21, 9843-44
Expressing condolences to the people and government of the Republic
of China (Taiwan) in the aftermath of the devastating typhoon that
struck the central and southern regions of the island on August 8,
2009: H. Res. 733, amended, to express condolences to the people and
government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the aftermath of the
devastating typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the
island on August 8, 2009;
Pages H9821-23
Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``Expressing condolences to
the people and Government of Taiwan in the aftermath of the devastating
typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island on
August 8, 2009.''.
Page H9823
Amending the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 to
extend by one year the operation of Radio Free Asia: H.R. 3593, to
amend the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 to
extend by one year the operation of Radio Free Asia;
Pages H9823-24
Expressing the sense of the Congress that we honor, commemorate and
celebrate the historic ties of the United States and the Netherlands:
H. Con. Res. 178, amended, to express the sense of the Congress that we
honor, commemorate and celebrate the historic ties of the United States
and the Netherlands by recognizing the Quadricentennial celebration of
the discovery of the Hudson River and the settlement and enduring
values of New Netherland which permeate American society up until
today;
Pages H9824-26
Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``Expressing the sense of
Congress that we reaffirm the historic ties between the United States
and the Netherlands by recognizing the Quadricentennial celebration of
the discovery of the Hudson River and honoring the enduring values of
the settlers of New Netherland that continue to permeate American
society.''.
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Amending the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to
reauthorize the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy:
H.R. 2131, amended, to amend the Foreign Affairs Reform and
Restructuring Act of 1998 to reauthorize the United States Advisory
Commission on Public Diplomacy;
Pages H9826-27
Supporting the goals and ideals of a decade of action for road
safety: H. Con. Res. 74, amended, to support the goals and ideals of a
decade of action for road safety with a global target to reduce by 50
percent the predicted increase in global road deaths between 2010 and
2020;
Pages H9827-29
Encouraging each institution of higher education in the country to
seek membership in the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC)
Consortium: H. Res. 491, to encourage each institution of higher
education in the country to seek membership in the Servicemembers
Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium;
Pages H9829-31
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Recognizing and honoring Howard University School of Law's 140-year
legacy of social justice: H. Res. 684, amended, to recognize and honor
Howard University School of Law's 140-year legacy of social justice and
its continued commitment to the training of capable and compassionate
legal practitioners and scholars;
Pages H9831-33
Acknowledging and congratulating Western Wyoming Community College in
Southwest Wyoming on the occasion of its 50th anniversary: H. Res. 696,
to acknowledge and congratulate Western Wyoming Community College in
Southwest Wyoming on the occasion of its 50th anniversary of service to
the students and citizens of the State of Wyoming, by a \2/3\ recorded
vote of 418 ayes with none voting ``no'', Roll No. 729;
Pages H9833-34, 9854-55
Congratulating the Wichita State University men's and women's bowling
teams for winning the 2009 United States Bowling Congress
Intercollegiate Bowling National Championship: H. Res. 455, amended, to
congratulate the Wichita State University men's and women's bowling
teams for winning the 2009 United States Bowling Congress
Intercollegiate Bowling National Championship;
Pages H9834-35
Fiscal Year 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act: H.R.
3607, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding
and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to
amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the
airport improvement program;
Pages H9835-37
Expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed
during unusual storms and floods in the State of Georgia between
September 18 and 21, 2009: H. Res. 765, to express condolences to the
families of the individuals killed during unusual storms and floods in
the State of Georgia between September 18 and 21, 2009, and to express
gratitude to all of the emergency personnel who continue to work with
unyielding determination to meet the needs of Georgia's residents, by a
\2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 421 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No.
724; and
Pages H9837-40, H9842-43
Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009: H.R. 3617, to provide
an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier
safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust
Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs,
by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 335 yeas to 85 nays, Roll No. 731.
Pages H9855-65, H9866-68
Suspension--Proceedings Resumed: The House agreed to suspend the rules
and pass the following measure which was debated on Tuesday, September
22nd:
John J. Shivnen Post Office Building Designation Act: H.R. 2215, to
designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at
140 Merriman Road in Garden City, Michigan, as the ``John J. Shivnen
Post Office Building'', by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 423 ayes with none
voting ``no'', Roll No. 725.
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Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Act: The House passed H.R.
324, to establish the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area, by a
recorded vote of 281 ayes to 142 noes, Roll No. 728.
Pages H9840-42, H9844-54
Agreed to the Bishop (UT) motion to recommit the bill to the
Committee on Natural Resources with instructions to report the same
back to the House forthwith with amendments by a yea-and-nay vote of
259 yeas to 167 nays, Roll No. 727. Subsequently, Representative
Grijalva reported the bill back to the House with the amendments and
the amendments were agreed to.
Pages H9851-53
Pursuant to the rule, the amendment printed in H. Rept. 111-263 shall
be considered as adopted.
Page H9844
H. Res. 760, the rule providing for consideration of the bill, was
agreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 244 yeas to 177 nays, Roll No. 723,
after it was agreed to order the previous question without objection.
Pages H9840-42
Motion to Adjourn: Rejected the Simpson motion to adjourn by a yea-and-
nay vote of 42 yeas to 355 nays, Roll No. 730.
Page H9866
Motion to Adjourn: Rejected the Kingston motion to adjourn by a
recorded vote of 50 ayes to 349 noes, Roll No. 732.
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010--Motion to go to
Conference: The House agreed to the Wasserman Schultz motion to
disagree to the Senate amendment and agree to a conference on H.R.
2918, making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2010, after it was agreed to order the
previous question by a recorded vote of 240 ayes to 171 noes, Roll No.
733.
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Rejected the Aderholt motion to instruct conferees on the bill by a
yea-and-nay vote of 191 yeas to 213 nays, Roll No. 734.
Pages H9869-71
The Chair appointed the following conferees: Representatives
Wasserman Schultz, Honda, McCollum, Ryan (OH), Ruppersberger,
Rodriguez, Obey, Aderholt, LaTourette, Cole, and Lewis (CA).
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Quorum Calls--Votes: Seven yea-and-nay votes and five recorded votes
developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H9841-42,
H9842-43, H9843, H9843-44, H9852-53, H9853-54, H9854-55, H9866, H9867-
68, H9868, H9869, H9871. There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
Committee Meetings
EMPLOYMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT
Committee on Education and Labor: Held a hearing on H.R. 3017,
Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009. Testimony was heard from
Representatives Baldwin and Frank of Massachusetts; Stuart J. Ishimaru,
Acting Chairman, EEOC; and public witnesses.
AMERICA'S AFFORDABLE HEALTH CHOICES ACT OF 2009
Committee on Energy and Commerce:. Met in open markup session to
consider a motion by Mr. Dingell to instruct the Chairman of the
Committee on Energy and Commerce to transmit to the Committee on Rules
additional recommended amendments included in the motion for
consideration, by the Committee on Rules and the House of
Representatives, in connection with H.R. 3200, America's Affordable
Health Choice Act of 2009, as previously ordered reported by the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. The motion was agreed to, amended, by
a roll call vote of 28-22.
FINANCIAL REGULATORY REFORM
Committee on Financial Services: Held a hearing entitled ``The
Administration's Proposals for Financial Regulatory Reform.'' Testimony
was heard from Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury.
FINANCE REFORM REGULATOR PERSPECTIVES
Committee on Financial Services: Held a hearing entitled ``Federal
Regulator Perspectives on Financial Regulatory Reform Proposals.''
Testimony was heard from Sheila C. Bair, Chairman, FDIC; the following
officials of the Department of the Treasury: John C. Dugan,
Comptroller, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; and John E.
Bowman, Acting Director, Office of Thrift Supervision; and Joseph A.
Smith, Jr., Commissioner of Banks, State of North Carolina.
DISCHARGING EDUCATIONAL DEBT IN BANKRUPTCY
Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Commercial and
Administrative Law held a hearing on an Undue Hardship? Discharging
Educational Debt in Bankruptcy. Testimony was heard from Representative
Davis of Illinois; and public witnesses.
DISCHARGING EDUCATIONAL DEBT IN BANKRUPTCY
Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Courts, Terrorism, and
Homeland Security held a hearing on an Undue Hardship? Discharging
Educational Debt in Bankruptcy. Testimony was heard from public
witnesses.
MINORITIES IN THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Held a hearing entitled
`` The Silent Depression: How Are Minorities Faring in The Economic
Downturn?'' Testimony was heard from Raymond Skinner, Secretary,
Department of Housing and Community Development, State of Maryland; and
public witnesses.
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES
Committee on Rules: Committee granted, by voice vote, a rule
authorizing the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the
rules at any time on the legislative day of September 24, 2009. The
resolution applies to motions related to H.R. 3631, the ``Medicare
Premium Fairness Act''.
CYBERSECURITY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENTS
Committee on Science and Technology: Subcommittee on Research and
Science Education approved for full Committee action a Committee print
titled Cybersecurity Research and Development Amendments Act of 2009.
FINANCIAL REGULATORY RESTRUCTURING IMPACTS
Committee on Small Business: Held a hearing entitled ``The Impact of
Financial Regulatory Restructuring on Small Businesses and Community
Lenders.'' Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
FAA's AIRLINE SAFETY AND PILOT TRAINING
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on
Aviation held a hearing on the Federal Aviation Administration's Call
to Action on Airline Safety and Pilot Training. Testimony was heard
from J. Randolph Babbitt, Administrator, FAA, Department of
Transportation; and public witnesses.
FEDERAL BUILDING SECURITY
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a
hearing on
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Risk-based Security in Federal Buildings: Targeting Funds to Real Risks
and Eliminating Unnecessary Security Obstacles. Testimony was heard
from John Porcari, Deputy Secretary, Department of Transportation; Mark
Goldstein, Director, Physical Infrastructure, GAO; Robert Peck,
Commissioner, Public Buildings Service, GSA; William G. Dowd, Director,
Physical Planning Division, National Capital Planning Commissioner; the
following officials of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,
Department of Homeland Security: Gary Schenkel, Director; and Patrick
Moses, Regional Director, National Capital Region; and public
witnesses.
VA SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE BONUSES
Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigation held a hearing on the SES Bonuses and Other
Administrative Issues at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of
Veterans Affairs: James J. O'Neill, Assistant Inspector General,
Investigations; and W. Scott Gould, Deputy Secretary.
BRIEFING--AFGHANISTAN/PAKISTAN
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Met in executive session to
receive a briefing on Afghanistan/Pakistan. Testimony was heard from
departmental witnesses.
DHS OFFICE OF INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYSIS REFORM EFFORTS
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Subcommittee on Terrorism,
Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence met in executive
session to hold a hearing on DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis
Reform Efforts. Testimony was heard from Bart Johnson, Acting Under
Secretary, Intelligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland Security;
and the following officials of the Office of the Director of National
Intelligence: Peter Lavoy, Deputy Director, National Intelligence for
Analysis; and Rebecca Strode, Assistant Deputy Director, National
Intelligence for Analytic Integrity and Standards.
Joint Meetings
No joint committee meetings were held.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 24, 2009
(Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated)
Senate
Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings to examine the
President's decision on missile defense in Europe, 10 a.m., SD-106.
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to hold hearings
to examine the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, focusing on one
year later, 9:30 a.m., SD-538.
Committee on Finance: business meeting to continue consideration
of an original bill entitled ``America's Healthy Future Act of
2009'', Time to be announced, SH-216.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs:
Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government
Information, Federal Services, and International Security, to hold
hearings to examine the government, focusing on performance, 10:30
a.m., SD-342.
Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal
Workforce, and the District of Columbia, to hold hearings to examine
a review of United States diplomatic readiness, focusing on the
staffing and foreign language challenges facing the foreign service,
2:30 p.m., SD-342.
Committee on the Judiciary: business meeting to consider S. 448
and H.R. 985, bills to maintain the free flow of information to the
public by providing conditions for the federally compelled
disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news
media, S. 1692, to extend the sunset of certain provisions of the
USA PATRIOT Act and the authority to issue national security
letters, S. 369, to prohibit brand name drug companies from
compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic
drug into the market, S. 1670, to reform and modernize the
limitations on exclusive rights relating to secondary transmissions
of certain signals, and the nominations of Paul Joseph Fishman, to
be United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Jenny A.
Durkan, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of
Washington, Florence T. Nakakuni, to be United States Attorney for
the District of Hawaii, Deborah K. R. Gilg, to be United States
Attorney for the District of Nebraska, and Ignacia S. Moreno, of New
York, to be Assistant Attorney General, all of the Department of
Justice, and Joseph A. Greenaway, Jr., of New Jersey, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, Roberto A. Lange, to be
United States District Judge for the District of South Dakota, Irene
Cornelia Berger, to be United States District Judge for the Southern
District of West Virginia, and Charlene Edwards Honeywell, to be
United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, 10
a.m., SD-226.
Select Committee on Intelligence: closed business meeting to
consider pending intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., S-407, Capitol.
House
Committee on Armed Services, Defense Acquisition Reform Panel,
hearing on DOD Supply Chain Management: Can the Department Identify
and Meet Its Supply Needs Efficiently ? 9:30 a.m., 2175 Rayburn.
Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Communications,
Technology and the Internet, hearing entitled ``A National
Interoperable Broadband Network for Public Safety: Recent
Developments,'' 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.
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Committee on Financial Services, hearing entitled ``Experts'
Perspectives on Systemic Risk and Resolution Issues,'' 10 a.m., 2128
Rayburn.
Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government
Sponsored Enterprises, hearing entitled ``Recent Innovations in
Securitization,'' 2:30 p.m., 2128 Rayburn.
Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Intelligence,
Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment, hearing entitled
``I&A Reconceived: Defining A Homeland Security Intelligence Role,''
10 a.m., 311 Cannon.
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, hearing entitled
``Credit Rating Agencies and the Next Financial Crisis;'' followed
by consideration of the following measures: H. Con. Res. 186,
Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness
Month; H. Res. 725, Congratulating the Chula Vista Park View Little
League team of Chula Vista, California, for winning the 2009 Little
League World Series Championship; H. Res. 734, Expressing the
support for and honoring September 17, 2009 as ``Constitution Day;''
H. Res. 693, Honoring the life and accomplishments of Jim Johnson
and extending the condolences of the House of Representatives to his
family on the occasion of his death; H.R. 3547, To designate the
facility of the United States Postal Service located at 936 South
250 East in Provo, Utah, as the ``Rex E. Lee Post Office Building;''
and H. Res. 16, Supporting the goals and ideals of National Life
Insurance Awareness Month, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.
Committee on Science and Technology, Subcommittee on Technology
and Innovation, hearing on the Potential Need for Measurement
Standards to Facilitate the Research and Development of Biologic
Drugs, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn.
Committee on Small Business, Subcommittee on Contracting and
Technology, hearing entitled ``The Roles of Federal Labs in Spurring
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Across the U.S.'' 12:30 p.m., 2360
Rayburn.
Joint Meetings
Joint Economic Committee: to hold hearings to examine the future
of newspapers, focusing on the impact on the economy and democracy,
10 a.m., 210-CHOB.
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to consider the
following: H.R. 3619, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2009; H.R.
3618, Clean Hull Act of 2009; H.R. 3305, To designate the Federal
building and United States courthouse located at 224 South Boulder
Avenue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the ``H. Dale Cook Federal Building
and United States Courthouse;'' H. Con. Res. 138, Recognizing the
40th anniversary of the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in
Houston, Texas; H. Res. 465, Recognizing the Atlantic Intracoastal
Waterway Association on the occasion of its 10th anniversary; H.R.
719, Commending Russ Meyer on his induction into the National
Aviation Hall of Fame; H.R. 1700, National Women's History Museum
Act of 2009; and GSA Capital Investment Program Resolutions, 11
a.m., 2167 Rayburn.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Disability
Assistance and Memorial Affairs, hearing on Honoring the Fallen: How
Can We Better Serve America's Veterans and Their Families? 10 a.m.,
334 Cannon.
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, hearing on the following
bills: H.R. 294, Veteran-Owned Small Business Promotion Act of 2009;
H.R. 1169, To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the
amount of assistance provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affair to
disabled veterans for specially adapted housing and automobiles and
adapted equipment; H.R. 1182, Military Spouses Residency Relief Act;
H.R. 2416, To require the Department of Veterans Affairs to use
purchases of goods or services through the Federal supply schedules
for the purpose of meeting certain contracting goals for
participation by small business concerns owned and controlled by
veterans, including veterans with service-connected disabilities;
H.R. 2461, Veterans Small Business Verification Act; H.R. 2614,
Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education Reauthorization Act of
2009; H.R. 2696, Servicemembers Rights Protection Act; H.R. 2874,
Helping Active Duty Deployed Act of 2009; H.R. 2928, To amend title
38, United States Code, to provide for an apprenticeship and on-job
training program under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance
Program; H.R. 3223, to amend title 38, United States Code, to
improve the Department of Veterans Affairs contracting goals and
references for small business concerns owned and controlled by
veterans; H.R. 3554, National Guard Education Equity Act; H.R. 3561,
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of
educational assistance provided to certain veterans for flight
training; H.R. 3577, Education Assistance to Realign New
Eligibilities for Dependents (EARNED) Act of 2009; and other draft
legislation, 1 p.m., 334 Cannon.
Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming,
hearing entitled ``Solar Heats Up: Accelerating Widespread
Deployment,'' 1:30 p.m., 2318 Rayburn.
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Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue
HOUSE
Baca, Joe, Calif., E2352
Berkley, Shelley, Nev., E2339
Blackburn, Marsha, Tenn., E2349
Boozman, John, Ark., E2338
Bordallo, Madeleine Z., Guam, E2342
Chandler, Ben, Ky., E2343
Childers, Travis W., Miss., E2343
Coble, Howard, N.C., E2344
Costa, Jim, Calif., E2340
Courtney, Joe, Conn., E2351
Gerlach, Jim, Pa., E2345
Goodlatte, Bob, Va., E2345
Graves, Sam, Mo., E2340
Grijalva, Raul M., Ariz., E2351
Harman, Jane, Calif., E2344
Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E2338
Hensarling, Jeb, Tex., E2341
Hoekstra, Peter, Mich., E2338
Jackson-Lee, Sheila, Tex., E2337, E2346
Johnson, Henry C. ``Hank'', Jr., Ga., E2342
Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E2337, E2344
Kirk, Mark Steven, Ill., E2343
Klein, Ron, Fla., E2339
Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E2337, E2341
McIntyre, Mike, N.C., E2341
Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E2337, E2344
Mitchell, Harry E., Ariz., E2343
Murphy, Patrick J., Pa., E2347, E2349, E2350, E2351
Murtha, John P., Pa., E2339
Nunes, Devin, Calif., E2339
Sestak, Joe, Pa., E2350
Shuler, Heath, N.C., E2343
Smith, Adrian, Nebr., E2341
Smith, Lamar, Tex., E2343
Souder, Mark E., Ind., E2345
Space, Zachary T., Ohio, E2346, E2347, E2349, E2349, E2350, E2351,
E2351, E2351, E2352, E2352
Speier, Jackie, Calif., E2346
Thompson, Mike, Calif., E2342
Tiahrt, Todd, Kans., E2350
Towns, Edolphus, N.Y., E2340
Upton, Fred, Mich., E2351
Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E2346
Wolf, Frank R., Va., E2343, E2347