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Pledge Of Allegiance

The Chair will lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Journal

The Chair has examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the House his approval thereof.
Adjournment

Accordingly (at 10 o'clock and 4 minutes a.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until Monday, January 23, 2012, at noon for morning-hour debate.
Designation Of The Speaker Pro Tempore

The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Speaker: Washington, DC, January 19, 2012. I hereby appoint the Honorable Tom Reed to act as Speaker ...
Adjournment

There was no objection.
Adjournment

Without objection, the House stands adjourned until Monday next for morning-hour debate.
S E N A T E

Vol. 158WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012No. 7
Communication From The Democratic Leader

The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader: Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, January 18, ...
Senate

The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Friday, January 20, 2012, at 2 p.m.House of RepresentativesThursday, January 19, 2012 The House met at ...
Prayer

The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: We give You thanks, O God, for giving us another day. As You make available to Your people the ...
Executive Communications, Etc.

Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: 4618. A letter from the Secretary, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the ...
Constitutional Authority Statement

Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the following statements are submitted regarding the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution ...
Public Bills And Resolutions

Under clause 2 of rule XII, Mr. SENSENBRENNER (for, Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of California, Mr. Lance, and Ms. Wasserman Schultz) introduced a bill (H.R. 3796) to reauthorize certain programs ...
Additional Sponsors

Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions as follows: H.R. 178: Mr. Cravaack. H.R. 1200: Mr. McGovern. H.R. 3643: Mr. Boswell. H.R. 3702: ...

Entries in the Congressional Record

Extensions of Remarks

Recognizing Jacqueline Jacks As The 2012 Washington County Rookie Teacher Of The Year

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, it is an honor for me to recognize Jacqueline Jacks as the 2012 Washington County Rookie Teacher of the Year.
Speaking: Miller
Our Unconscionable National Debt

Mr. Speaker, on January 26, 1995, when the last attempt at a balanced budget amendment passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 300-132, the national debt was
Speaking: Coffman
Disapproval Resolution Relating To Debt Limit Increase

Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.J. Res. 98 disapproving of President Obama's request to increase the statutory debt limit of the United States. Though, I voted against ...
Speaking: Johnson
Honoring Vadm James A. Zimble

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor VADM James A. Zimble, MC, USN, who passed away December 14, 2011 at age 78.
Speaking: Courtney
Honoring University Of Illinois’ Women’s Volleyball Team

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 2011 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Women's Volleyball Team.
Speaking: Johnson
Recognizing Christy Pippin As The 2012 Washington County School Related Employee Of The Year

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Christy Pippin as the 2012 Washington County School District Related Employee of the Year. Christy Pippin is a Teacher's Aide for Kate M. ...
Speaking: Miller
Disapproval Resolution Relating To Debt Limit Increase

Madam Speaker, it comes as no surprise that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are opening the second session of the 112th Congress by once again driving ...
Speaking: Maloney
Honoring Ms. Alex Van Hoof’s Class 1a Cross Country Accomplishments

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievement of a talented individual from Bloomington, IL. Alex Van Hoof recently placed 2nd in the class 1A Illinois cross country state ...
Speaking: Johnson
Black January In Azerbaijan

Mr. Speaker, as the Co-Chairman of the Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus, I rise today to join with the people of Azerbaijan to commemorate the tragic events of ``Black January.''
Speaking: Shuster
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to a cause of great importance, the fight against Pulmonary fibrosis. Pulmonary fibrosis is a disorder of the lungs that, over time, ...
Speaking: Altmire

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