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Measures Introduced:
On Wednesday, November 12, 2003,
six bills were introduced, as follows:
S. 1850-1855; on
Thursday, November 13, 2003,
three bills and two resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 1856-1858, S. Res. 266, and S. Con. Res. 81; and
on Friday, November 14, 2003,
nine bills and one resolution were introduced, as follows: S. 1859-1867, and S.J. Res. 24.
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Measures Reported:
Special Report entitled ``Further Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2004''. (S. Rept. No. 108-195)
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Measures Passed:
Basic Pilot Program Extension and Expansion Act:
Senate passed S. 1685, to extend and expand the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification, after agreeing to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, and the following amendment proposed thereto:
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VA-HUD Appropriations Act:
Senate continued consideration of H.R. 2861, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, taking action on the following amendments proposed thereto:
Pages S14464-81, S14496-S14504, S14506-28
Pages S14477-81, S14496
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Craig Modified Amendment No. 2158 (to Amendment No. 2150), to provide for the enhanced review of covered pesticide products, to authorize fees for certain pesticide products, and to extend and improve the collection of maintenance fees.
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A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the bill at 12 noon, on Monday, November 17, 2003.
Page S14920
National Defense Authorization Act--Conference Report:
By 95 yeas to 3 nays (Vote No. 447), Senate agreed to the conference report on H.R. 1588, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2004 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, clearing the measure for the President.
Pages S14481-94
Military Construction Appropriations--Conference Report:
By a unanimous vote of 98 yeas (Vote No. 448), Senate agreed to the conference report on H.R. 2559, making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, clearing the measure for the President.
Pages S14494-96
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization--Conference Report:
Senate began consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2115, to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs for the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Nomination Considered:
Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Priscilla Richman Owen, of Texas, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit.
Pages S14531-32, S14547-S14682, S14683-S14777
Pages S14531-32
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Nomination Considered:
Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Carolyn B. Kuhl, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit.
Page S14532, S14547-S14682, S14683-S14783
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Pages S14777-83
Nomination Considered:
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Janice R. Brown, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Page S14532, S14547-S14682, S14683-S14785
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Nomination Considered:
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Thomas C. Dorr, of Iowa, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development.
Pages S14858-59
Pages S14858-59
Nomination Considered:
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Thomas C. Dorr, of Iowa, D1268to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Commodity Credit Corporation.
Pages S14858-59
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A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur on Tuesday, November 18, 2003.
Pages S14858-59
Point of Order Raised:
During Executive Session, Senator Gregg raised a point of order that a sign displayed on the minority side of the aisle violated provisions of Rule XVII of the Rules for Regulation of the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol and Senate Office Buildings.
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Nomination--Agreement:
a unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that at a time determined by the Majority Leader, with the concurrence of the Democratic Leader, Senate may proceed to executive session to begin consideration of the nomination of Maj. Gen. Robert T. Clark for appointment in the United States Army to the grade of Lieutenant General; that there be two hours equally divided between the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services; and that following the use or yielding back of time, Senate proceed to a vote on confirmation of the nomination; further, that following the confirmation vote, Senate proceed to the consideration of certain nominations en bloc, and the nominations then be confirmed.
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Messages From the President:
Senate received the following message from the President of the United States:
Transmitting, pursuant to law, a periodic report relative to the national emergency with respect to Iran which was declared in Executive Order No. 12170; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (PM-56)
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Nominations Confirmed:
Senate confirmed the following nomination (on the calendar day of Friday, November 14, 2003, during the continuous session of Wednesday, November 12, 2003):
Zalmay Khalilzad, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan.
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Nominations Received:
Senate received the following nominations (on the calendar day of Friday, November 14, 2003, during the continuous session of Wednesday, November 12, 2003):
Diane S. Sykes, of Wisconsin, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit.
David C. Mulford, of Illinois, to be Ambassador to India.
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Messages From the House:
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Enrolled Bills Presented:
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Executive Communications:
Pages S14802-04
Executive Reports of Committees:
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Additional Cosponsors:
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Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Pages S14807-19
Additional Statements:
Pages S14798-S14802
Amendments Submitted:
Pages S14819-48
Notices of Hearings/Meetings:
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Authority for Committees to Meet:
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Privilege of the Floor:
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Record Votes:
Six record votes were taken today. (Total--452)
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Adjournment:
Senate met at 9:30 a.m., and adjourned at 3:06 p.m. until 12 noon on Monday, November 17, 200d. (For Senate's Program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S).
ONGOING MILITARY OPERATIONS
Committee on Armed Services:
Committee met in closed session to receive a briefing to examine ongoing military operations and areas of key concern around the world from Lieutenant General Norton A. Schwartz, USAF, Director for Operations, J-3, and Major General Ronald L. Burgess, Jr., USA, Director for Intelligence, J-2, both of the Joint Staff; William J. Luti, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Near East and South Asian Affairs; and Ruben Jeffrey, Representative and Executive Director of the Coalition Provisional Authority.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs:
Subcommittee on Securities and Investment concluded a hearing on the Financial Accounting Standards Board and small business growth, focusing on establishing and improving general-purpose standards of financial accounting and reporting for both public and private enterprises, after receiving testimony from Senator Ensign; Robert H. Herz, Financial Accounting Standards Board, Norwalk, Connecticut; Peter A. Salg, QSC Restaurants, Inc., Fort Collins, Colorado, on behalf of the International Franchise Association; James K. Glassman, American Enterprise Institute, and Jeannine Kenney, National D1269Cooperative Business Association, both of Washington, D.C.; Richard E. Forrestel, Jr., Cold Spring Construction Company, Akron, New York, on behalf of the Associated General Contractors of America; Walter K. Moore, Genentech, Inc., San Francisco, California; and Mark Heesen, National Venture Capital Association, Arlington, Virginia.
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TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation:
Committee concluded a hearing to examine State use of tobacco settlement funds, focusing on the growing number of non-participating tobacco manufacturers, the prevention and control of tobacco use, and cigarette taxes, after receiving testimony from Delaware State Representative Deborah Hudson, Dover, on behalf of the National Conference of State Legislatures; Mississippi Attorney General Mike Moore, Jackson; and Matthew Louis Myers, Tobacco-Free Kids, Raymond C. Scheppach, National Governors Association, and Cheryl G. Healton, American Legacy Foundation, all of Washington, D.C.
BUSINESS MEETING
Committee on Environment and Public Works:
Committee ordered favorably reported the following business items:
S. 1072, to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute; and
The nomination of Rixio Enrique Medina, of Oklahoma, to be a Member of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.
BUSINESS MEETING
Committee on Finance:
Committee ordered favorably reported the nominations of Michael O'Grady, of Maryland, and Jennifer Young, of Ohio, both to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Bradley D. Belt, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Social Security Advisory Board.
NOMINATION
Committee on Governmental Affairs:
Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nomination of Scott J. Bloch, of Kansas, to be Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel, after the nominee, who was introduced by Senator Brownback, testified and answered questions in his own behalf.
FEDERAL EMPLOYEE PROTECTION OF DISCLOSURES ACT
Committee on Governmental Affairs:
Committee concluded a hearing to examine S. 1358, to amend chapter 23 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify the disclosure of information protected from prohibited personnel practices, require a statement in non-disclosure policies, forms, and agreements that such policies, forms, and agreements conform with certain disclosure protections, provide certain authority for the Special Counsel, after receiving testimony from Senator Grassley; Peter Keisler, Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, Department of Justice; and Elaine Kaplan, Bernabei and Katz, PLLC, Thomas Devine, Government Accountability Project, Stephen M. Kohn, National Whistleblower Center, and William L. Bransford, Shaw, Bransford, Veilleux and Roth, P.C., on behalf of the Senior Executives Association, all of Washington, D.C.
NOMINATIONS:
Committee on the Judiciary:
Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nominations of Judith C. Herrera, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico, who was introduced by Senators Domenici and Bingaman, F. Dennis Saylor IV, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts, who was introduced by Senator Kennedy, Sandra L. Townes, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, who was introduced by Senator Schumer, and Domingo S. Herraiz, of Ohio, to be Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Department of Justice, who was introduced by Senator DeWine, after the nominees testified and answered questions in their own behalf.
TRANSPORTATION, TREASURY, AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT
Conferees
agreed to file a conference report on the differences between the Senate and House passed versions of H.R. 2989, making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and independent agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004.
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Measures Introduced:
2 public bills, H.R. 3485 and 3486; and 1 resolution, H. Con. Res. 324, were introduced.
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Additional Cosponsors:
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Reports Filed:
Reports were filed today as follows:
H.R. 2886, to amend title 31, United States Code, to improve the financial accountability requirements applicable to the Department of Homeland Security, amended (H. Rept. 108-358, Pt. 1).
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Chaplain:
The prayer was offered today by Most Rev. Anthony Sablan Apuron, Archbishop of Agana in Guam.
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Meeting Hour:
Agreed that when the House adjourn today, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 14, and further that when it adjourn on that day, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, November 17 for morning-hour debate.
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Calendar Wednesday:
Agreed to dispense with the Calendar Wednesday business of Wednesday, November 19.
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Presidential Message:
Read a message from the President, received by the Clerk on November 12, notifying Congress of the continuation of the national emergency with respect to Iran--referred the Committee on International Relations and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 108-141).
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Senate Message:
Message received from the Senate today appears on pages H11147-48.
Senate Referral:
S. 1657 was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; S. 286 was ordered held at the desk.
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Adjournment:
The House met at 2 p.m. and adjourned at 2:06 p.m.
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H.R. 2691, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004. Signed on November 10, 2003. (Public Law 108-108).
H.R. 1516, to provide for the establishment by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of additional cemeteries in the National Cemetery Administration. Signed on November 11, 2003. (Public Law 108-109).
H.R. 1610, to redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 East Ritchie Avenue in Marceline, Missouri, as the ``Walt Disney Post Office Building''. Signed on November 11, 2003. (Public Law 108-110).
H.R. 1882, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 440 South Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando, Florida, as the ``Arthur `Pappy' Kennedy Post Office''. Signed on November 11, 2003. (Public Law 108-111).
H.R. 2075, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1905 West Blue Heron Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida, as the ``Judge Edward Rodgers Post Office Building''. Signed on November 11, 2003. (Public Law 108-112).
H.R. 2254, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Colorado Street in Boulder City, Nevada, as the ``Bruce Woodbury Post Office Building''. Signed on November 11, 2003. (Public Law 108-113).
H.R. 2309, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2300 Redondo Avenue in Signal Hill, California, as the ``J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building''. Signed on November 11, 2003. (Public Law 108-114).
H.R. 2328, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2001 East Willard Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the ``Robert A. Borski Post Office Building''. Signed on November 11, 2003. (Public Law 108-115).
H.R. 2396, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1210 Highland Avenue in Duarte, California, as the ``Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office''. Signed on November 11, 2003. (Public Law 108-116).
H.R. 2452, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 339 Hicksville Road in Bethpage, New York, as the ``Brian C. Hickey Post Office Building''. Signed on November 11, 2003. (Public Law 108-117).
H.R. 2533, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10701 Abercorn Street in Savannah, Georgia, as the ``J.C. Lewis, Jr. Post Office Building''. Signed on November 11, 2003. (Public Law 108-118).
H.R. 2746, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 141 Weston Street in Hartford, Connecticut, as the ``Barbara B. Kennelly Post Office Building''. Signed on November 11, 2003. (Public Law 108-119).
H.R. 3011, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 135 East Olive Avenue in Burbank, California, as the ``Bob Hope Post Office Building''. Signed on November 11, 2003. (Public Law 108-120).
H.R. 3365, to amend title 10, United States Code, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the death gratuity payable with respect to deceased members of the Armed Forces and to exclude such gratuity from gross income, to provide additional tax relief for members of the Armed Forces and their families. Signed on November 11, 2003. (Public Law 108-121).
H.J. Res. 52, recognizing the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in Baltimore, Maryland, as the official national museum of dentistry in the United States. Signed on November 11, 2003. (Public Law 108-122).
S. 926, to amend section 5379 of title 5, United States Code, to increase the annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayments by Federal agencies. Signed on November 11, 2003. (Public Law 108-123).
H.R. 1883, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1601-1 Main Street in Jacksonville, Florida, as the ``Eddie Mae Steward Post Office''. Signed on November 11, 2003. (Public Law 108-124).
S. 470, to extend the authority for the construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr. Signed on November 11, 2003. (Public Law 108-125).
On Monday at 12 noon, Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 2861, VA-HUD Appropriations Act.
At 4:30 p.m., Senate will resume consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2115, FAA Authorization, with a vote on the motion to close further debate on the conference report to occur at 5:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, Senate will resume consideration of the nominations of Thomas C. Dorr. to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development, and D1272to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Commodity Credit Corporation, with votes on the motions to invoke cloture, respectively.
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During the balance of the week, Senate may consider any other cleared legislative and executive business, including appropriation bills, conference reports and certain nominations, when available.
November 19, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine current Army issues, 9 a.m., SH-216.
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs:
November 18, to hold hearings to examine current investigations and regulatory actions regarding the mutual fund industry, 10 a.m., SD-538.
November 20, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine improving the corporate governance of the NYSE, 10 a.m., SD-538.
November 20, Full Committee, to resume hearings to examine current investigations and regulatory actions regarding the mutual fund industry, 2 p.m., SD-538.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation:
November 20, to hold hearings to examine drug importation, 9:30 a.m., SR-253.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources:
November 18, Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests, to hold hearings to examine S. 1209, to provide for the acquisition of property in Washington County, Utah, for implementation of a desert tortoise habitat conservation plan, H.R. 708, to require the conveyance of certain National Forest System lands in Mendocino National Forest, California, to provide for the use of the proceeds from such conveyance for National Forest purposes, S. 1467, to establish the Rio Grande Outstanding Natural Area in the State of Colorado, S. 1167, to resolve the boundary conflicts in Barry and Stone Counties in the State of Missouri, and S. 1848, to amend the Bend Pine Nursery Land Conveyance Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to sell the Bend Pine Nursery Administration Site in the State of Oregon, 2:30 p.m., SD-366.
Committee on Finance:
November 18, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Steven J. Simmons, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, 10 a.m., SD-215.
November 18, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Arnold I. Havens, of Virginia, to be General Counsel for the Department of the Treasury, 10 a.m., SD-215.
Committee on Governmental Affairs:
November 18, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, to hold hearings to examine the role of professional organizations like accounting firms, law firms, and financial institutions in developing, marketing and implementing tax shelters, 9 a.m., SH-216.
November 18, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of James M. Loy, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, 2:30 p.m., SD-342.
November 19, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the threat of agroterrorism, 9:30 a.m., SD-342.
November 19, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, to resume hearings to examine the August 2003 Northeast blackouts and the federal role in managing the nation's electricity, 2:30 p.m., SD-342.
November 20, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, to resume hearings to examine the role of professional organizations like accounting firms, law firms, and financial institutions in developing, marketing and implementing tax shelters, 9 a.m., SH-216.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:
November 19, to hold hearings to examine S. 741, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with regard to new animal drugs, proposed Mammography Quality Standards Reauthorization Act, proposed Medical Device Technical Corrections Act, proposed Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act, and pending nominations, 10 a.m., SD-430.
Committee on the Judiciary:
November 18, to hold hearings to examine America after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, 9:30 a.m., SD-226.
November 19, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine pending judicial nominations, 10 a.m., SD-226.
Committee on Government Operations,
Subcommittee on Human Rights and Wellness, hearing entitled ``Preventing Another SV40 Tragedy: Are Today's Vaccine Safety Protocols Effective?'' 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn.
Conference:
November 17, meeting of conferees on H.R. 6, to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, 2 p.m., SD-106.
Committee on Armed Services:
to hold hearings to examine current Army issues, 9:30 a.m., SH-216.
Committee on Indian Affairs:
business meeting to consider pending calendar business, 10 a.m., SR-485.
Committee on the Judiciary:
business meeting to consider H.R. 1437, to improve the United States Code, S. Res. 253, to recognize the evolution and importance of motorsports, and the nominations of Henry W. Saad, of Michigan, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit, Michael J. Garcia, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security, Claude A. Allen, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit, James B. Comey, of New York, to be Deputy D1273Attorney General, and Federico Lawrence Rocha, of California, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of California, both of the Department of Justice, 9:30 a.m., SD-226.
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Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Citizenship, to hold hearings to examine state and local authority to enforce immigration law relating to terrorism, 2:30 p.m., SD-226.
Committee on the Judiciary:
business meeting to consider H.R.1437, to improve the United States Code, S. Res. 253, to recognize the evolution and importance of motorsports, and the nominations of Henry W. Saad, of Michigan, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit, Michael J. Garcia, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security, Claude A. Allen, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit, James B. Comey, of New York, to be Deputy Attorney General, and Federico Lawrence Rocha, of California, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of California, both of the Department of Justice, 9 a.m., SD-226.
No committee meetings are scheduled.
Program for Monday:
Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 2861, VA-HUD Appropriations Act. At 4:30 p.m., Senate will resume consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2115, FAA Authorization, with a vote on the motion to close further debate on the conference report to occur at 5:30 p.m.
Program for Friday:
The House will meet at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 14 in pro forma session.
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