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The following is political activity for Thursday, September 22, 2011, going on in Washington and across the nation. It is courtesy of Scott Wilk, Community Organizer, and Anchor Consulting group. The Beacon will be posting these daily as they become available. (Flag by Jasper Johns)

IN THE HOUSE

  1. The House convenes at 10:00 a.m.
  2. One Minute Speeches (15 per side)
  3. Begin Consideration of H.R. 2401 – The Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. John Sullivan / Energy and Commerce Committee)
  4. Possible Further Consideration of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 (H.R. 2698 – Small Business Program Extension and Reform Act of 2011)
  5. Special Order Speeches
  6. NOTE: A weekend session of the House is now possible.
  7. House unexpectedly defeats spending bill  -  The House of Representatives unexpectedly defeated a bill that would fund the federal government past September 30 on Wednesday as dozens of Republicans broke with their party to push for deeper spending cuts. (Reuters)

IN THE SENATE

  1. The Senate convenes at 9:30 a.m.
  2. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
  3. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2832, the Generalized System of Preferences bill. At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, there will be up to 5 roll call votes in relation to this legislation.
  4. Google’s Schmidt Gets Eyed by Senate Panel  -  Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt put on a show of confidence on Wednesday before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee, adeptly deflecting questions about whether the Internet giant manipulates search results to favor its own services. (National Journal)

OTHER NEWS

  1. Rundown bridge becomes emblem for Obama’s jobs push  -  A dilapidated bridge over the Ohio River becomes the latest prop in President Barack Obama’s push for jobs on Thursday as he takes a campaign for more spending into the backyard of his political foes. (Reuters)
  2. High-speed rail advocates win small funding victory  -  High-speed rail advocates won a rare victory since Republicans returned to power in at least one chamber of Congress when a Senate panel voted on Tuesday to approve $100 million in funding for proposed railways. (The Hill)
  3. Public Said to Be Misled on Use of the Patriot Act  -  Two United States senators on Wednesday accused the Justice Department of making misleading statements about the legal justification of secret domestic surveillance activities that the government is apparently carrying out under the Patriot Act. (New York Times)
  4. Republican presidential contenders refocus efforts in Iowa  -  Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s late entrance into the race for president — and his quick rise to the top of the Republican field — have caused his main competitors to focus more of their efforts in Iowa to try to slow his ascent here and nationally. (Washington Post)

FEDERAL GRANT OF THE DAY

  • Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program- NIFA  requests applications for the Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) for fiscal year (FY) 2012 to support:  (1) the development of Community Food Projects with a one-time infusion of federal dollars to make such projects self-sustaining;  (2) Planning Projects to assess the food security needs and plan long-term solutions to help ensure food security in communities; and (3) a project that provides Training and Capacity Building on a nationwide basis to entities interested in developing new Community Food Projects or assisting current grantees and others to effectively operate their food security projects.  It is anticipated that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2012 will be approximately $5,000,000.  For more information, see USDA.

TODAY IN HISTORY

  • September 22, 2003- On this day, David Hempleman-Adams becomes the first person to cross the Atlantic Ocean in an open-air, wicker-basket hot air balloon.

Source and thanks to www.anchor-consult.com / For more information, contact Anchor Consulting at 703-333-6013