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U.S. House schedule for Tuesday, October 8, 2013

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From Majority Leader Eric Cantor's office.... <div style="text-align: center;">TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:30-2:00 p.m. Last votes expected: 3:00-3:30 p.m.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>One Minute Speeches <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=370273-6846703" target="_blank">H.J.Res. 84</a> - Head Start for Low-Income Children Act (Closed Rule, 40 Minutes of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Harold Rogers / Appropriations Committee) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=370274-6846703" target="_blank">H.J.Res. 83 </a>- Impact Aid for Local Schools Act (Closed Rule, 40 Minutes of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Harold Rogers / Appropriations Committee) Special Order Speeches <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=370275-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

From Majority Leader Eric Cantor's office....TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:30-2:00 p.m. Last votes …

U.S. House schedule for Monday, October 7, 2013

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<a href="http://majorityleader.gov/">From Majority Leader Eric Cantor's office....</a> <div style="text-align: center;">MONDAY, OCTOBER 7TH On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 pm.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>One Minute Speeches <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=370066-6846703" target="_blank">H.J.Res. 77 </a>- Food and Drug Safety Act (Closed Rule, 40 Minutes of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Robert Aderholt / Appropriations Committee)  Special Order Speeches <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=370068-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

Eric Cantor U.S. Congress U.S. House schedule for Monday, October 7, 2013

From Majority Leader Eric Cantor's office....MONDAY, OCTOBER 7TH On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 pm.One Minute Sp…

My two cents: Government shutdown ... so what has been accomplished?

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWMV3h5wQr9ecoDXQ-ZQTfadPD9-hDDRSlUjGX7z735kc6A_xwoH4DrhVEEkvuYgXo56Xv60tovl77RGuyyba7zkzlprQ4WjKRomu65i3oBlmPKvav8ZZugWruN_SbHZxnGYzGfP0y99M/s1600/GOP-Dem+fighting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWMV3h5wQr9ecoDXQ-ZQTfadPD9-hDDRSlUjGX7z735kc6A_xwoH4DrhVEEkvuYgXo56Xv60tovl77RGuyyba7zkzlprQ4WjKRomu65i3oBlmPKvav8ZZugWruN_SbHZxnGYzGfP0y99M/s320/GOP-Dem+fighting.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> So here we are on Day 3 of the Government Shutdown. Nothing has been accomplished and there's no end in sight. There's enough blame to go around on all sides of this debacle but the <a href="http://swacgirl.blogspot.com/2013/08/ny-times-on-gop-shutdown-threat.html">show horses of the Republican Right</a>, led by Ted Cruz and encouraged by Rand Paul and Marco Rubio, got their way even though past history predicted a train wreck. If Mr. Cruz had been paying attention, he would have realized the <a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/ted-cruz-blasted-by-angry-gop-colleagues-government-shutdown-97753.html?hp=t1_3">backlash was going to be against him</a>. From all accounts, he entered the battle without a survival plan or exit strategy. If this was to help pad his presidential hopes, it certainly didn't show good leadership skills. A poll before the shutdown showed 71 percent of Americans were against it, and a poll released after the shutdown showed 72 percent of Americans were against it. Clearly, it was going to be a suicide mission for Republicans. The problem with these kinds of stunts is the unintended and unexpected consequences that emerge and hit mainstream media and social media. The <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/10/01/the-nine-most-painful-consequences-of-a-government-shutdown/">Washington Post</a> today lists ten of the more serious ones. For some, the thought of being furloughed without a paycheck is a scary proposition. Imagine having a mortgage, car payment(s), and daily living expenses only to lose your income or have it delayed. Sure, the investment types talk about having six months' worth of income bankrolled for a rainy day, but how many have truly been able to do that? With the constant financial demands of raising a family, many find themselves living paycheck-to-paycheck. <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/10/01/bragg-hagel-obama-shutdown/2903915/">Military families are impacted</a> and <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/shutdown-idle-us-based-military-commissaries-20435412">commissaries</a> were shut down on bases around the country. On Tuesday, a group of <a href="http://swacgirl.blogspot.com/2013/10/heroes-still-ww-ii-vets-push-aside.html">elderly World War II veterans were so ticked off </a>when they saw the World War II memorial closed that they pushed aside barricades set up by the government, and visited anyway. Most were from out of state on probably the only chance they will ever have to see this memorial erected by the American people to honor the service of those who saved not only America but the world. As many noted, these men had scaled the cliffs of Normandy in their youth. A barrier was not about to block them, and the news spread like wildfire through Twitter and Facebook. For those of us who live in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it's ridiculous to have the gates closed to <a href="http://swacgirl.blogspot.com/2013/10/skyline-drive-and-shenandoah-national.html">Shenandoah National Park</a> at the start of leaf season, blocking the scenic Skyline Drive as well as access to lodges and hiking trails utilized by thousands. Is the down-time going to be added to season passes to make up for the lost days? It's a mere inconvenience to us but not for those from overseas or states across the country who had planned October visits to this well-known national park, nor to workers who are now on furlough and out of work. Even though a last-minute decision by the National Park Service kept the <a href="http://swacgirl.blogspot.com/2013/09/government-shutdown-skyline-drive-blue.html">Blue Ridge Parkway</a> open, all facilities along this 470-mile ridgetop drive have been shuttered. That leaves tourists helpless as they drive past Mabry Mill, <a href="http://swacgirl.blogspot.com/2013/10/just-reopened-peaks-of-otter-now-victim.html">Peaks of Otter</a>, campgrounds, restaurants, and visitor centers not to mention restrooms. For communities <a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/science/ci_24209569/government-shutdown-closing-national-parks-could-spark-public">bordering national parks throughout the country</a>, the loss of tourist dollars is going to hurt big-time, pushing some who were hanging on by a thread over the brink. <a href="http://swacgirl.blogspot.com/2013/10/just-reopened-peaks-of-otter-now-victim.html">Peaks of Otter </a>near Bedford had just reopened; will it recover from this unexpected shutdown? On the Outer Banks, the lighthouses are closed as well as NPS-controlled beaches. The News Virginian made good sense in Wednesday's editorial, <a href="http://www.dailyprogress.com/newsvirginian/opinion/editorials/congress-needs-to-rethink-priorities/article_66ead884-2b00-11e3-a726-0019bb30f31a.html">Congress needs to rethink priorities</a>: <blockquote>If the government is shutting down, why haven’t they turned off the lights? That was a random thought from our staff Monday night, while following the House and Senate debates. Midnight passed, all of the deadlines expired and members of both parties talked about how the government was shut down now. Yet a government which shut down Shenandoah National Park Tuesday morning due to lack of funds kept the lights going as both parties argued whose fault it was, long into the night.</blockquote>They added: <blockquote>Let’s be realistic. Whether you agree with the Affordable Care Act or not, nobody is going to defund it. House members can vote another 40 times and while it looks good on paper, nothing is actually accomplished. The Democrat-controlled Senate is not going to vote to shut down something that President Obama has made a key part of his legacy.</blockquote>While many were against ObamaCare, <a href="http://cmsdev.gdn.newsleader.com/article/20131002/OPINION02/310020026/Poteat-GOP-faction-flirting-disaster?odyssey=nav|head">News Leader</a> columnist Matthew Poteat makes a valid point: <blockquote>Take for example the willingness of a small but influential bunch of House Republicans to shut down the Federal government because they oppose implementing the Affordable Care Act. Never mind that the law was passed by due process, signed into law by a duly elected (and reelected) president, and validated by the Supreme Court.</blockquote>It was the reelection of Barack Obama that showed the majority of Americans were in favor of ObamaCare. Republicans fought it for three years and lost. That's the way our system works. If the shoe was on the other foot and Democrats were pulling this stunt, Republicans would be excoriating them for ignoring the will of the people. I'm weary of the hypocrisy from both sides of the political aisle. That includes the hypocrisy of Congressional members who are exempted in what many consider an odious law. What's good for the American people should be good enough for our elected leaders who voted for the Affordable Care Act. No one is going to emerge from this fight unscathed but, sadly, Republicans are going to bear the blunt of the blame which brings to mind that explanation of insanity: "Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."

My two cents: Government shutdown ... so what has been accomplished?

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So here we are on Day 3 of the Government Shutdown. Nothing has been accomplished and there's no end in sight.There's enough blame to go around on all sides of this debacle but the show horses of the Republican Right, led by Ted Cruz and encouraged b…

U.S. House schedule for Wednesday, October 2, 2013

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From Majority Leader Eric Cantor.... <div style="text-align: center;">WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2ND On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Last votes expected: 5:30-6:30 p.m.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>One Minute Speeches Consideration of Legislation Related to Critical Funding of Government Operations Special Order Speeches <div style="text-align: center;">COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY Small Business Committee hearing on “<a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=368869-6846703" target="_blank">The Challenge of Retirement Savings for Small Employers</a>” (Wednesday, October 2nd, at 1:00 p.m.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=368870-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

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From Majority Leader Eric Cantor....WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2ND On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Last votes expect…

U.S. House schedule for Monday, September 30, 2013

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<a href="http://majorityleader.gov/">From Majority Leader Eric Cantor....</a> <div style="text-align: center;">MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: not before 11:00 a.m. Last votes expected: TBD.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>One Minute Speeches Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: <blockquote> 1) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=368019-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 3174</a> - To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to obligate funds for emergency relief projects arising from damage caused by severe weather events in 2013, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Cory Gardner / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) 2) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=368020-6846703" target="_blank">S. 1348</a> - Congressional Award Act Program Reauthorization Act of 2013 (Sponsored by Sen. Thomas Carper / Education and the Workforce Committee) </blockquote>Further consideration of <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=368021-6846703" target="_blank">H.J.Res. 59</a> - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 (Sponsored by Rep. Harold Rogers / Appropriations Committee) Special Order Speeches <div style="text-align: center;">COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY Rules Committee meeting on “<a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=368022-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 992, Swaps Regulatory Improvement Act; H.R. 2374, Retail Investor Protection Act</a>” (Monday, September 30th, at 5:00 p.m.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=368024-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

Eric Cantor U.S. Congress U.S. House schedule for Monday, September 30, 2013

From Majority Leader Eric Cantor....MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: not before 11:00 a.m. Last votes …

Strong opposition to government shutdown includes Republicans

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0lEC83V2A79xkVQM6KPeTuMoH7yptqV9ycaeBIMLdZIGcL5GQYbcRzYT6FmphqKEq6465-tdHBWE1jy0e5h-irq6-BYaT1lKUpOFabX6SVFRXD67qceeJevIaoe7Qw6EtNDH8quWmFWp/s1600/Elephants,+fighting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0lEC83V2A79xkVQM6KPeTuMoH7yptqV9ycaeBIMLdZIGcL5GQYbcRzYT6FmphqKEq6465-tdHBWE1jy0e5h-irq6-BYaT1lKUpOFabX6SVFRXD67qceeJevIaoe7Qw6EtNDH8quWmFWp/s400/Elephants,+fighting.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> The first paragraph of Byron York's article in the <a href="http://washingtonexaminer.com/gop-poll-finds-strong-opposition-to-government-shutdown/article/2534580">Washington Examiner</a> says it all: <blockquote>"A new poll done for Republican members of Congress has found huge public opposition, and solid opposition among Republicans, to the idea of shutting down the government over the issue of funding Obamacare."</blockquote>An overwhelming 71 percent of Americans do not want a repeat of 1995 when Republicans shut down the government for three weeks. Even 61 percent of Republican women don't want to see Republicans go through with such a plan. For those who were not paying attention in 1995 when the GOP <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/30/voters-blamed-gop-for-1995-shutdown_n_842769.html">shut down the government</a>, it wasn't pretty. Google it. Or listen to the voices of experiences who have been there and done that, like Senator Saxby Chambliss, 69, and Joe Scarborough who was a congressman at the time. Now a poll, commissioned by Republicans, is confirming that a shutdown will not bode well for the GOP. Will those "show horses" of the U.S. Senate, as the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/opinion/collins-politics-of-a-screeching-halt.html?_r=1&">New York Times</a> called Rand Paul of Kentucky, Ted Cruz of Texas, and Marco Rubio of Florida, continue to push for it? Byron York, like others, can look at this poll and read the tea leaves: <blockquote>"But there is no doubt defunding advocates anticipate a possible shutdown; their hope is to persuade the public to blame President Obama, and not Republicans, for it. The new numbers suggest they will have a lot of persuading to do."</blockquote>It brings to mind once again American philosopher George Santayana's much-quoted belief, "Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it." Hopefully, GOP leadership and experienced voices will be able to stop the proposed fallacy.

Strong opposition to government shutdown includes Republicans

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The first paragraph of Byron York's article in the Washington Examiner says it all:"A new poll done for Republican members of Congress has found huge public opposition, and solid opposition among Republicans, to the idea of shutting down the governme…

U.S. House schedule for Wednesday, June 5, 2013

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From Majority Leader Eric Cantor.... <div style="text-align: center;">WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5TH On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Last votes expected: evening.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>One Minute Speeches Begin consideration of <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=336547-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 2217</a> - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014 (Open Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. John Carter / Appropriations Committee) <blockquote>The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with the House rules.</blockquote>Special Order Speeches <div style="text-align: center;">COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY Armed Services Committee markup of “<a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=336548-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 1960, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014</a>” (Wednesday, June 5th, at 10:00 a.m.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=336549-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

Department of Homeland Security Eric Cantor U.S. Congress U.S. House schedule for Wednesday, June 5, 2013

From Majority Leader Eric Cantor....WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5THOn Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Last votes expected: evening.One Minute Speeches…

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