| Unanimous Consent Request—Executive Calendar |
May 22, 2013 |
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Mitch McConnell, R-KY
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"With regard to judicial nominations, the facts are not irrelevant. Of the 33 nominations in the Senate we have acted on this year—this calendar year—cloture has been required on three: Brennan, Hagel, and Halligan, and cloture was not invoked on only one. We have confirmed 33 boards—actually judges, agencies—33 nominations confirmed this year. Cloture was required on only three, and cloture was not invoked on only one."
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| Right To Vote Amendment |
May 16, 2013 |
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Mark Pocan, D-WI
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"According to the Brennan Center for Justice, just this year alone, more than 80 restrictive laws have been introduced in more than 30 States. From New York to Washington, legislation has been introduced that require voters to show a photo ID. States from Virginia to New Mexico have considered bills that would make voter registration more difficult. And from Arizona to Tennessee, States have taken steps to limit early voting."
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| Convention Against Torture |
April 23, 2013 |
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Mark Udall, D-CO
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"At his confirmation hearing, I urged CIA Director John Brennan to lead in correcting the false public record about the CIA’s program and in instituting the necessary reforms to restore the CIA’s reputation for integrity and analytical rigor. I firmly believe that the CIA cannot be its best until its leadership faces the serious and grievous mistakes of this program."
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| 50Th Anniversary Of Gideon V. Wainwright |
March 22, 2013 |
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Tom Harkin, D-IA
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"According to a Brennan Center report, the average amount of time spent by a public defender at arraignment is often less than 6 minutes per case. And, the National Law Journal article examining Gideon’s anniversary highlighted the fact that in Wisconsin, private lawyers who are hired to represent indigent defendants are paid $40 an hour—unchanged since 1978. In Maryland, a State court of appeals last year ruled defendants are entitled to counsel at bail hearings. Rather than paying to ensure this right, the State legislature repealed the law instead."
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| American Legion Post 316—94Th National American Legion Celebration |
March 13, 2013 |
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Phil Gingrey, R-GA
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize American Legion Post 316, located in Woodstock, Georgia, which will celebrate 94 years of patriotic service on March 21, 2013. Since the American Legion received its Congressional Charter in 1919, it has grown to more than 2.4 million members at over 14,000 posts across the world. Mr. Speaker, as the country’s largest wartime veteran’s organization, the National American Legion has become a leading advocate for devoted veterans, active service members, and strong communities. In that spirit, American Legion Post 316 will honor local men and women for their exemplary service. Detective Ron Hughes, Lieutenant Matt O’Keefe, Officer Cullen Fitchett, Jenny Banas, Matt Marano, Bobby Brian Dean, James Brennan, and Eagle Scout William Harrison Stepat will receive awards for their accomplishments in Cherokee County law enforcement, firefighting, and Boy Scouts. To American Legion Post 316, Cherokee County law enforcement, firefighters, and community leaders: On behalf of Georgia’s 11th District, my deepest thanks for your service and your commitment."
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