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Legislative Snapshot
"Praying for All in Authority"
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Legislative Snapshot
"Praying for All in Authority"
Saturday, June 3, 2017
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James Comey Hearing on June 8
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Comey to testify to U.S. Senate intelligence panel on June 8
Former FBI Director James Comey will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on June 8 as part of its probe into alleged Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election and possible collusion with President Donald Trump's campaign, the committee said on Thursday.
It said Comey would testify in an open session at 10 a.m., followed by a closed session.
The former FBI chief, who was fired by Trump on May 9, is expected to testify on conversations he had with Trump in which the president reportedly asked him to drop an investigation into former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn. (Reuters) Read more
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White House May Block Comey's Hearing
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White House weighs blocking Comey's testimony
The White House faces a dilemma over whether to try to block former FBI Director James Comey's highly anticipated testimony before Congress next week about his conversations with President Trump.
By scheduling a hearing next Thursday, the Senate Intelligence Committee is forcing Trump to decide if he wants to invoke executive privilege in an attempt to stop his fired FBI chief from speaking.
Comey is expected to be asked about a number of his private conversations with Trump, including one in which the president reportedly asked him to ease off an investigation into ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn and another in which Trump allegedly asked for the law enforcement official's loyalty.
The former FBI director is said to have kept detailed notes about his talks with Trump and revealing their contents could prove damaging to the president.
The White House on Friday refused to rule out the possibility of Trump invoking his presidential powers to block Comey's testimony. "I have not spoken to counsel yet, I don't know how they're going to respond," White House press secretary Sean Spicer told reporters.
In an interview earlier Friday with ABC News, senior Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway indicated the president would allow the former FBI director to appear, saying, "We'll be watching with the rest of the world when Director Comey testifies."
"It's more important to have somebody testify under oath, frankly, than to have his friends and his former colleagues out there speaking to the media not under oath," Conway said on "Good Morning America."
But when pressed if Trump would invoke executive privilege, Conway said, "The president will make that decision." (The Hill) Read more
- Father God, we lift up this critical hearing in the Senate Intelligence Committee, now scheduled to take place next Thursday, June 8. We note that, when he visited the wailing wall, President Trump shared that he had asked You to grant him wisdom as he governs our nation. We ask that that wisdom be granted to him now, as he weighs the decision that is before him, in Your name, amen.
- "Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven." (Matthew 18:19)
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News in Congress
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Senate Republicans consider 'two-step' Obamacare replacement
Senate confirms Iowa Governor Branstad as ambassador to China
House votes to target human traffickers with cash rewards
Senate votes to confirm US ambassador to China
Lawmakers pledge bipartisan support for pairing tax reform, infrastructure spending
Oklahoma rep. launches long-shot bid for Oversight chair
Senate panel: Michael Flynn risks contempt of Congress
Paul Ryan says confident tax reform will pass in 2017: Axios
Hate the tweets, love the agenda: U.S. Senate's McConnell on Trump
House passes bill in wake of Marine nude-photo scandal
Former Trump adviser Carter Page says he will testify before House intel panel
GOP healthcare bill passes CBO muster
GOP senators distance themselves from House ObamaCare repeal bill
Key lawmaker says could take up Russia sanctions bill as soon as summer
U.S. Senate committee passes bill to impose new sanctions on Iran
Senate seeks new military authorization agreement
Senate confirms Trump's first lower-court nominee
Senators move to rein in Trump with new ISIS war bill
Senate committee approves added sanctions for Iran
Congress faces debt limit vote sooner than expected as revenue slows
Senate gears up for fight on Trump's $110B Saudi Arabia arms sale
Senate panel could pass new Russia sanctions this summer
Week of May 29 — June 2, 2017
House Intelligence Committee issues subpoenas in Russia probe
Will the Senate heed calls for a pro-life healthcare bill?
House expands Russia probe with string of subpoenas
Comey to testify to U.S. Senate intelligence panel on June 8
Former FBI director James Comey to testify before Senate Intelligence Committee next Thursday
U.S. House to vote on Republican Dodd-Frank reform bill next week
Pelosi supports early move on debt limit hike
GOP Sen. Richard Burr: I don't see health care plan this year
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Activity Summaries
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Weekly Digests of the Congressional Record
May 22-26, 2017
May 30 — June 2, 2017
GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress
May 22-26, 2017
May 30 — Jun 2, 2017
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Senate Floor
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Monday: Senate begins consideration of S.Res. 176, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem, and votes on adoption of the resolution at 5:30 p.m.
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Senate Committees
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Monday,
Jun. 5, 2017
To receive a closed
briefing on beyond Iraq and Syria, focusing on ISIS's global reach.
Tuesday,
Jun. 6, 2017
Commission on Security
and Cooperation in Europe
Hearings to examine
Austria's chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in
Europe, focusing on priorities and challenges.
Hearings to examine
Marine Corps ground modernization in review of the Defense Authorization
Request for fiscal year 2018 and the Future Years Defense Program.
Wednesday,
Jun. 7, 2017
Hearings to examine
working to improve the National Park Service workplace environment.
Thursday,
Jun. 8, 2017
Hearings to examine the
posture of the Department of the Navy in review of the Defense Authorization
Request for fiscal year 2018 and the Future Years Defense Program.
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House Floor
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MONDAY, JUNE 5TH
On Monday, the House is not in session. No votes are expected in the House.
TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH
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.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.Res. 354 – Condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador’s residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Ed Royce / Foreign Affairs Committee)
2) H.R. 390 – Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act of 2017, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Christopher Smith / Foreign Affairs Committee)
3) H.Res. 355 – Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Manchester, United Kingdom, on May 22, 2017, expressing heartfelt condolences, and reaffirming unwavering support for the special relationship between our peoples and nations in the wake of these attacks (Sponsored by Rep. Gregory Meeks / Foreign Affairs Committee)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7TH AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Wednesday and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.Con.Res. 33 – Designating the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library (Sponsored by Rep. Bob Goodlatte / Education and the Workforce Committee)
H.R. 2213 – Anti-Border Corruption Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Martha McSally / Homeland Security Committee)
H.R. 10 – Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Jeb Hensarling / Financial Services Committee)
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House Committees
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Tuesday, June 6, 2017
H.R. 10 — Financial CHOICE Act of 2017; H.R. 2213 — Anti-Border Corruption Reauthorization Act of 2017
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Fast and Furious, Six Years Later
Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization and the President's FY 2018 Budget Request.
The Next Farm Bill: The Future of International Food Aid and Agricultural Development
Oversight Hearing on the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcements Abandoned Mine Lands Program
Department of Labor - Budget Hearing
Overcoming PTSD: Assessing VA's Efforts to Promote Wellness and Healing
Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America: Coast Guard Sea, Land, and Air Capabilities
The Economic and Fiscal Benefits of Pro-Growth Policies
National Science Foundation Budget Hearing (Rescheduled)
Legislative Hearing on three bills:
- H.R. 1074 (Rep. Rod Blum), To repeal the Act entitled "An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of Iowa over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation."
- H.R. 1901 (Rep. Don Young), To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium located in Sitka, Alaska, and for other purposes. Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Land Transfer Act of 2017.
- S. 249 (Sen. Tom Udall), A bill to provide that the pueblo of Santa Clara may lease for 99 years certain restricted land, and for other purposes.
Fiscal
Year 2018 Priorities and Posture of Missile Defeat Programs and Activities
Medicare Advantage Hearing on Promoting Integrated and Coordinated Care for Medicare Beneficiaries
Combat Aviation Modernization Programs and the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Request
Thursday,
June 8, 2017Medicare Advantage Hearing on Promoting Integrated and Coordinated Care for Medicare Beneficiaries
Combat Aviation Modernization Programs and the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Request
Department of the Interior - Budget Hearing
Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America: Federal Aviation Administration Authorization
VA and Academic Affiliates: Whos Benefiting Now? (Rescheduled)
Oversight of Department of Justice Grant Programs
Disrupter Series: Improving Consumers Financial Options With FinTech
Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2083 and a Discussion Draft of HR ___ "Reclamation Title Transfer Act"
The Next Farm Bill: SNAP Technology and Modernization
Commodity Futures Trading Commission - Budget Hearing
Department of Housing and Urban Development - Budget Hearing
Oversight of the Library of Congress' Information Technology Management
Examining the Role of the Department of Health and Human Services in Health Care Cybersecurity
A Time to Reform: Oversight of the Activities of the Justice Departments Civil, Tax and Environment and Natural Resources Divisions and the U.S. Trustee Program
Hearing on the Department of Health and Human Services Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Request
How Can the United States Secret Service Evolve to Meet the Challenges Ahead?
Improving the Quality and Timeliness of GI Bill Processing for Student Veterans
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Budget Hearing
Friday, June 9, 2017
Examining H.R. 772, The Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2017
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Reference Links
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Prayer Guide
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Administration News
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The Supreme Court could rule within days on whether to lift a temporary stay on President Trump's revised executive order banning travel from six mostly Muslim countries.
At issue is whether the ban violates the Religion Clauses of the First Amendment, the Due Process Clause of the Fifth and 14th Amendments, and the ban on nationality discrimination in the issuance of immigrant visas contained in a 65-year-old congressional law.
The Justice Department filed the ruling request with the justices late Thursday, also asking that the federal policy be enforced while the larger issues are litigated.
Trump’s communications director resigns
Trump Administration revives the fight over insurance, birth control
Trump delays U.S. Embassy move to Jerusalem
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The Bible Readathon
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Our Bible Readathon Continues
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." (Psalm 119:105)
We are now reading the Word of God every night from midnight to 6:00 a.m. EST. We are reading through the whole Word, from Genesis to Revelation, and beginning again in Genesis when finished.
Our numbers of readers continues to grow over time. All are welcome to join!
The access code is: 350430#. Please call at any time from midnight to 6:00 a.m. EST. WELCOME!
[Note: we are reading from these versions of the Scripture: King James, New King James, New American Standard, and NIV.]
