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The Speaker designated the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
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House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 113 and Rule XVIII.
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 803 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-4. The resolution makes in order only those amendments printed in this report.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 113. H.R. 803 — "To reform and strengthen the workforce investment system of the Nation to put Americans back to work and make the United States more competitive in the 21st century."
03/15/13 9:02 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Fitzpatrick to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
03/15/13 9:01 AM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Fitzpatrick demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fitzpatrick objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
03/15/13 9:00 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
