Archive for January, 2012

Below is the schedule for the Republican led House of Representatives.
(The Democrat led Senate takes its cue from the Northampton Supervisors – an entire work week for 100 senators with NO AGENDA!!)

THE LEADER’S WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEEK OF JANUARY 30TH, 2012

MONDAY, JANUARY 30TH
On Monday, the House is not in session.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31ST
On Tuesday, 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 p.m.

Motion to go to Conference on H.R. 658 – FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act

H.Res. 522 – Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1173) the Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011 (Special Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Pete Sessions / Rules Committee)

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DDemocrats control the Senate: THE SENATE: Convened at 10 for nothing other than six hours of speechifying — with a break at lunch for the first party caucuses of the new year.

Republicans control the House: THE HOUSE: Convened at 10 and at noon will start debating five non-controversial bills, including an extension of FAA programs only until Feb. 17 — a deadline designed to force a deal on a long-term reauthorization. The final roll call is promised before 4…