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The Leader's Weekly Schedule - Week of 2/6/12

6:59 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt

THE LEADER'S WEEKLY SCHEDULE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 6, 2012

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H.R.3578

6:05 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt

Baseline Reform Act of 2011 (02/03/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.R.658

6:05 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt

FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (02/03/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.Res.533

6:05 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt

Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 658) to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2014, to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, and improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. (02/03/2012 legislative day) read more »

S.2038

6:04 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt

STOCK Act (02/02/2012 legislative day) read more »

S.Res.367

6:04 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt

A resolution designating January 2012 as "National Mentoring Month". (02/02/2012 legislative day) read more »

The Leader's Daily Schedule - 2/3/12

2 Feb 19:24 | US Politics and Govt

On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. read more »

H.Res.534

2 Feb 17:35 | US Politics and Govt

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3578) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to reform the budget baseline, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3582) to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for macro-economic analysis of the impact of legislation. (02/02/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.R.3630

2 Feb 17:35 | US Politics and Govt

Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (02/02/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.R.3582

2 Feb 17:35 | US Politics and Govt

Pro-Growth Budgeting Act of 2011 (02/02/2012 legislative day) read more »

Holder Denies DOJ Covered Up 'Fast and Furious' Operation

2 Feb 14:56 | US Politics and Govt

Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday denied the Justice Department engaged in a "cover-up" of a gun running operation that saw thousands of guns from the United States "walk" into the hands of Mexican drug cartels.read more »

Report: Obama Administration Plans Turnover of Taliban Leaders in Gitmo

2 Feb 11:36 | US Politics and Govt

The Obama administration is taking "operational steps" to move five Taliban leaders from Guantanamo Bay as part of an effort to promote peace talks with the Afghan Taliban.read more »

CBO Chief Projects Dim Growth, Jobs Outlook

2 Feb 10:48 | US Politics and Govt

Congressional Budget Office Director Doug Elmendorf said Wednesday he believes economic growth will slow next year and unemployment will rise during a hearing on the economy and deficits before the House Budget Committee.read more »

The Leader's Daily Schedule - 2/2/12

1 Feb 20:31 | US Politics and Govt

On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. read more »

S.Res.363

1 Feb 17:06 | US Politics and Govt

A resolution congratulating the Pittsburg State University Gorillas football team for winning the 2011 NCAA Division II Football Championship. (01/31/2012 legislative day) read more »

S.Res.362

1 Feb 17:06 | US Politics and Govt

A resolution designating the month of February 2012 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month". (01/31/2012 legislative day) read more »

S.Res.360

1 Feb 17:06 | US Politics and Govt

A resolution raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by designating January 2012 as "National Stalking Awareness Month". (01/31/2012 legislative day) read more »

S.Res.361

1 Feb 17:06 | US Politics and Govt

A resolution congratulating the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team for winning the 2011 Bowl Championship Series National Championship. (01/31/2012 legislative day) read more »

S.Res.364

1 Feb 17:06 | US Politics and Govt

A resolution recognizing the goals of National Catholic Schools Week and honoring the valuable contributions of Catholic schools in the United States. (01/31/2012 legislative day) read more »

S.Res.286

1 Feb 17:06 | US Politics and Govt

A resolution recognizing May 16, 2012, as Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day and expressing the sense of the Senate that more research and treatments are needed for Hereditary Angioedema. (01/31/2012 legislative day) read more »

S.2038

1 Feb 17:06 | US Politics and Govt

STOCK Act (01/31/2012 legislative day) read more »

S.Res.359

1 Feb 17:06 | US Politics and Govt

A resolution commending Alan S. Frumin on his service to the United States Senate. (01/31/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.Con.Res.90

1 Feb 17:05 | US Politics and Govt

Authorizing the printing of the 25th edition of the pocket version of the United States Constitution. (02/01/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.R.3567

1 Feb 17:05 | US Politics and Govt

Welfare Integrity Now for Children and Families Act of 2011 (02/01/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.Res.496

1 Feb 17:05 | US Politics and Govt

Adjusting the amount provided for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress. (02/01/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.R.1173

1 Feb 17:05 | US Politics and Govt

Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011 (02/01/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.R.658

1 Feb 17:05 | US Politics and Govt

FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (02/01/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.R.3835

1 Feb 17:05 | US Politics and Govt

To extend the pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees. (02/01/2012 legislative day) read more »

Bill Would Ban Welfare Payments at Strip Clubs, Casinos

1 Feb 11:15 | US Politics and Govt

The House is set to vote on a bill that would ban the withdrawal of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families dollars at casinos, strip clubs and liquor stores.read more »

S.2038

31 Jan 16:36 | US Politics and Govt

STOCK Act (01/26/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.R.658

31 Jan 16:35 | US Politics and Govt

FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (01/31/2012 legislative day) read more »

The Leader's Daily Schedule - 1/31/12

30 Jan 16:15 | US Politics and Govt

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.

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The Leader's Weekly Schedule - Week of 1/30/12

27 Jan 17:19 | US Politics and Govt

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S.2038

27 Jan 14:35 | US Politics and Govt

An original bill to prohibit Members of Congress and employees of Congress from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit, and for other purposes. (01/26/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.R.3801

27 Jan 14:35 | US Politics and Govt

Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012 (01/26/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.R.3800

27 Jan 14:35 | US Politics and Govt

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012 (01/26/2012 legislative day) read more »

S.2039

27 Jan 14:35 | US Politics and Govt

A bill to allow a State or local government to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space lands. (01/26/2012 legislative day) read more »

S.Res.355

27 Jan 14:35 | US Politics and Govt

A resolution honoring the memory of Special Agent Jared Francom of the Ogden, Utah Police Department. (01/26/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.J.Res.98

26 Jan 14:05 | US Politics and Govt

Relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on January 12, 2012. (01/26/2012 legislative day) read more »

S.Res.353

25 Jan 13:39 | US Politics and Govt

A resolution congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2011 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title. (01/24/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.R.1022

25 Jan 13:37 | US Politics and Govt

Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act (01/25/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.R.3582

25 Jan 13:37 | US Politics and Govt

Pro-Growth Budgeting Act of 2011 (01/25/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.R.3801

25 Jan 13:37 | US Politics and Govt

Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012 (01/25/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.R.3578

25 Jan 13:37 | US Politics and Govt

Baseline Reform Act of 2011 (01/25/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.R.3581

25 Jan 13:37 | US Politics and Govt

Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2011 (01/25/2012 legislative day) read more »

Obama Sounds Populist Tone in SOTU Address

25 Jan 10:52 | US Politics and Govt

President Obama stuck to a populist tone during Tuesday's annual State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress, as he called on creating an environment of economic equality and "responsibility from everybody."read more »

The Leader's Daily Schedule - 1/25/12

24 Jan 22:42 | US Politics and Govt

On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. The House will recess no later than 5:30 p.m. to allow a security sweep of the House Chamber prior to the President's State of the Union address. The House will meet again at approximately 8:35 p.m. for the purpose of receiving in a joint session with the Senate the President of the United States. First votes and last votes expected: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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H.R.1141

24 Jan 13:07 | US Politics and Govt

Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act (01/23/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.R.3117

24 Jan 13:07 | US Politics and Govt

Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2011 (01/23/2012 legislative day) read more »

H.R.3630

24 Jan 13:07 | US Politics and Govt

Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (01/23/2012 legislative day) read more »

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