November 18, 2011 Became Public Law No: 112-55.
November 18, 2011 Signed by President.
4:19 PM EST On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 298 - 121 (Roll no. 857).
4:18 PM EST Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:47 PM EST DEBATE - Pursuant to H.Res. 467, the House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2112.
November 17, 2011 Presented to President.
November 17, 2011 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
November 17, 2011 Under the order of 11/17/2011, the vote by which the conference report was agreed to required 60 votes.
November 17, 2011 Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
6:30 PM EST Mr. Rogers (KY) asked unanimous consent that managers on the part of the House have until midnight on Nov. 14 to file a conference report on H.R. 2112. Agreed to without objection.
November 14, 2011 Conferees agreed to file conference report.
2:52 PM EDT The Speaker appointed conferees: Rogers (KY), Young (FL), Lewis (CA), Wolf, Kingston, Latham, Aderholt, Emerson, Culberson, Carter, Bonner, LaTourette, Dicks, DeLauro, Olver, Pastor (AZ), Price (NC), Farr, Fattah, and Schiff.
1:09 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dicks motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2112, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded the yeas and nays and pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to instruct conferees until a time to be announced.
12:41 PM EDT The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Dicks motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2112. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist on (1) the highest level of funding for the "Federal Highway Administration-Emergency Relief Program" account for activities consistent with the definition of "disaster relief" included in the Budget Control Act of 2011, and (2) the highest level of funding for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) programs.
November 3, 2011 Conference held.
November 3, 2011 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
November 3, 2011 Senate insists on its amendments, agrees to request for a conference, appoints conferees Kohl; Harkin; Feinstein; Johnson SD; Nelson NE; Pryor; Brown OH; Inouye; Murray; Mikulski; Blunt; Cochran; McConnell; Collins; Moran; Hoeven; Hutchison; Shelby.
November 2, 2011 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
11:43 AM EDT S.AMDT. 801: Amendment SA 801 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 57. Record Vote Number: 192.
11:19 AM EDT S.AMDT. 763: Amendment SA 763 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 54. Record Vote Number: 191.
11:02 AM EDT S.AMDT. 821: Amendment SA 821 under the order of 10/20/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 38 - 60. Record Vote Number: 190.
10:42 AM EDT S.AMDT. 800: Amendment SA 800 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 13 - 85. Record Vote Number: 189.
November 1, 2011 S.AMDT.821 Amendment SA 821 proposed by Senator Paul to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6933-6934 ; text: CR S6933 ) To reallocate 10 percent of the amounts appropriated for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure from transportation enhancement activities to the highway bridge program.
November 1, 2011 S.AMDT.821 Amendment SA 821 proposed by Senator Paul to Amendment SA 738. To reallocate 10 percent of the amounts appropriated for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure from transportation enhancement activities to the highway bridge program.
November 1, 2011 S.AMDT. 821: Amendment SA 821 proposed by Senator Paul to Amendment SA 738.
November 1, 2011 S.AMDT. 764: SA 764 fell when the Chair ruled the amendment non-germane.
November 1, 2011 S.AMDT. 921: Amendment SA 921 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
November 1, 2011 Cloture motion on the bill rendered moot in Senate.
November 1, 2011 S.AMDT. 764: Amendment SA 764 ruled non-germane by the chair.
November 1, 2011 S.AMDT. 764: Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 764.
1:16 AM EDT S.AMDT. 753: Amendment SA 753 under the order of 10/20/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 186.
1:01 AM EDT S.AMDT. 796: Amendment SA 796 under the order of 10/20/2011, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 26. Record Vote Number: 185.
12:44 AM EDT S.AMDT. 792: Amendment SA 792 under the order of 10/20/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 40. Record Vote Number: 184.
12:28 AM EDT S.AMDT. 791: Amendment SA 791 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 15. Record Vote Number: 183.
12:11 AM EDT S.AMDT. 810: Amendment SA 810 under the order of 10/20/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 58. Record Vote Number: 182.
October 21, 2011 S.AMDT. 738: Amendment SA 738 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
October 21, 2011 S.AMDT. 809: Amendment SA 809 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
October 21, 2011 S.AMDT. 859: Amendment SA 859 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
October 21, 2011 S.AMDT. 892: Amendment SA 892 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
October 21, 2011 S.AMDT. 890: Amendment SA 890 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
October 21, 2011 S.AMDT. 918: Amendment SA 918 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
October 21, 2011 S.AMDT. 912: Amendment SA 912 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
October 21, 2011 S.AMDT. 898: Amendment SA 898 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
October 21, 2011 S.AMDT. 806: Amendment SA 806 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
11:51 PM EDT S.AMDT. 869: Amendment SA 869 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 41. Record Vote Number: 181.
11:32 PM EDT S.AMDT. 857: Amendment SA 857 under the order of 10/20/2011, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 38. Record Vote Number: 180.
11:04 PM EDT S.AMDT. 917: Amendment SA 917 under the order of 10/20/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 57. Record Vote Number: 179.
2:52 PM EDT S.AMDT. 860: Amendment SA 860 under the order of 10/19/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 54. Record Vote Number: 175.
2:27 PM EDT S.AMDT. 879: Amendment SA 879 under the order of 10/19/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 44. Record Vote Number: 174.
1:12 PM EDT S.AMDT. 750: Amendment SA 750 under the order of 10/19/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 43. Record Vote Number: 173.
12:50 PM EDT S.AMDT. 769: Amendment SA 769 under the order of 10/19/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 55. Record Vote Number: 172.
October 20, 2011 S.AMDT. 755: Amendment SA 755 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
October 20, 2011 S.AMDT. 815: Amendment SA 815 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
October 20, 2011 S.AMDT. 771: Amendment SA 771 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
October 20, 2011 S.AMDT. 836: Amendment SA 836 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
12:58 PM EDT S.AMDT. 739: Motion to table amendment SA 739 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 39. Record Vote Number: 170.
October 19, 2011 S.AMDT. 816: Amendment SA 816 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
October 19, 2011 S.AMDT. 793: Amendment SA 793 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
5:28 PM EDT S.AMDT. 740: Amendment SA 740 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 55. Record Vote Number: 168.
October 18, 2011 S.AMDT.816 Amendment SA 816 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Sanders to Amendment SA 738. (consideration: CR S6650 ; text: CR S6650 ) To provide amounts to support innovative, utility-administered energy efficiency programs for small businesses.
October 18, 2011 S.AMDT. 804: Amendment SA 804 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
October 17, 2011 See also H.R. 2596.
October 17, 2011 See also S. 1596.
October 17, 2011 See also S. 1572.
October 17, 2011 The committee reported amendment was withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
September 7, 2011 Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Kohl with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 112-73 .
September 7, 2011 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.
September 7, 2011 Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Kohl with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 112-73.
2:00 PM EDT On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 203 (Roll no. 459).
1:51 PM EDT On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 233 (Roll no. 458).
1:24 PM EDT DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to increase funds in CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) by $11.8 million for enforcement against oil and gas speculators, including establishing limits to diminish, eliminate, or prevent excessive speculation that unnecessarily drives up gas prices, and offsets it with a $4 million reduction in departmental administration, and a 7.8 million reduction in salaries and expenses.
1:22 PM EDT The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
1:21 PM EDT The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2112.
1:21 PM EDT On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
1:21 PM EDT Mr. Kingston moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
11:32 AM EDT UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:24 AM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:14 AM EDT POSPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lipinski amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lipinski demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:07 AM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lipinski amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
11:07 AM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:49 AM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:49 AM EDT H.AMDT. 477: On agreeing to the Flores amendment (A059) Agreed to by voice vote.
10:43 AM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flores amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:42 AM EDT H.AMDT. 476: On agreeing to the Gardner amendment (A058) Agreed to by voice vote.
10:40 AM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gardner amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:39 AM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:23 AM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:14 AM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blackburn amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:13 AM EDT H.AMDT. 473: Mrs. Lummis raised a point of order against the Lujan amendment (A055). The amendment violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and imposes new duties on the Secretary of Agriculture. The Chair sustained the point of order.
10:09 AM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lujan amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
10:08 AM EDT H.AMDT. 472: On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A054) Failed by voice vote.
9:42 AM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:42 AM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Campbell (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:27 AM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Campbell (CA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:27 AM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Holden amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holden demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:18 AM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Holden amendment no. 38 under the five-minute rule.
9:17 AM EDT The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
12:27 AM EDT Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2112 as unfinished business.
12:27 AM EDT On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
12:27 AM EDT Mr. Kingston moved that the Committee rise.
12:26 AM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hirono amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hirono demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:22 AM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hirono amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:21 AM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:17 AM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:16 AM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scalise amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:12 AM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:11 AM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:07 AM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule.
12:05 AM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
June 16, 2011 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
11:56 PM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:50 PM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
11:49 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:43 PM EDT H.AMDT. 462: On agreeing to the Engel amendment (A044) Agreed to by voice vote.
11:41 PM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Engel amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:41 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:28 PM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:27 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:57 PM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blumenauer amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:56 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gibson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kingston demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:38 PM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gibson amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:37 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:31 PM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:30 PM EDT H.AMDT. 457: On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment (A039) Failed by voice vote.
10:12 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chaffetz amendment no. 14 under the five-minute rule.
10:12 PM EDT H.AMDT. 456: On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment (A038) Agreed to by voice vote.
10:10 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chaffetz amendment no. 13 under the five-minute rule.
10:10 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dingell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dingell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:46 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Dingell amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:44 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kind amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kind demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:03 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kind amendment no. 25 under the five-minute rule.
9:02 PM EDT H.AMDT. 453: On agreeing to the Royce amendment (A035) Agreed to by voice vote.
8:58 PM EDT The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Royce amendment no. 24 under the five-minute rule.
8:53 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Woolsey amendment no. 20 under the five-minute rule.
8:52 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx amendment no. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:28 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment no. 1 under the five-minute rule.
8:28 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pingree amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:17 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pingree amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:17 PM EDT H.AMDT. 449: On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment (A031) Agreed to by voice vote.
8:09 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Young (AK) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:08 PM EDT H.AMDT. 448: On agreeing to the Kingston amendment (A030) Agreed to by voice vote.
8:07 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Kingston amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:06 PM EDT The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:24 PM EDT Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2112 as unfinished business.
5:24 PM EDT On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:23 PM EDT Mr. Kingston moved that the Committee rise.
5:22 PM EDT Mr. Lucas raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 744 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:20 PM EDT Mr. Lucas raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 743 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:13 PM EDT Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole resumed debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.
5:12 PM EDT Mr. Lucas raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 741 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:10 PM EDT Mr. Lance raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Section 740 violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:03 PM EDT Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.
4:03 PM EDT MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in honor of those affected by the tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011.
3:34 PM EDT UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
3:11 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lummis amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:04 PM EDT H.AMDT. 446: On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A028) Failed by voice vote.
3:02 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:56 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stearns amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:48 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Stearns amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:47 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:32 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:31 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2:16 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
2:15 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:59 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:58 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun(GA) amendment No. 12, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:56 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment No. 12 under the five-minute rule.
1:55 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:46 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:40 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment No. 2 under the five-minute rule.
1:39 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun(GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun(GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:31 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun(GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:29 PM EDT H.AMDT. 437: On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A019) Failed by voice vote.
1:26 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment No. 11 under the five-minute rule.
1:21 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:13 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
1:11 PM EDT H.AMDT. 435: On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A017) Failed by voice vote.
1:05 PM EDT DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun amendment No. 10 under the five-minute rule.
1:03 PM EDT The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:38 PM EDT Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2112 as unfinished business.
11:38 PM EDT On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
11:38 PM EDT Mr. Kingston moved that the Committee rise.
11:36 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Richardson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Richardson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:26 PM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richardson amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:25 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:16 PM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
11:14 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Clarke (MI) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:06 PM EDT H.AMDT. 431: Mr. Kingston raised a point of order against the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A013). Mr. Kingston stated that the amendment does not meet the budget neutral requirement necessary for the amendment to be considered en bloc. The Chair sustained the point of order.
10:56 PM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.
10:55 PM EDT H.AMDT. 430: On agreeing to the Nugent amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.
10:48 PM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nugent amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:47 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:43 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Chaffetz amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kingston demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:19 PM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Chaffetz amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:18 PM EDT H.AMDT. 427: On agreeing to the Young (IN) amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
10:16 PM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Young (IN) amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:15 PM EDT H.AMDT. 426: On agreeing to the Clarke (MI) amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
10:09 PM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:08 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:03 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Farr amendment, the Chair put the question adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:58 PM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Farr amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:57 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sessions amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Farr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:53 PM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:52 PM EDT H.AMDT. 422: On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
9:42 PM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fortenberry amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:40 PM EDT H.AMDT. 421: Mr. Kingston raised a point of order against the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A003). Mr. Kingston stated that the amendment does not meet the budget neutral requirement necessary for the amendment to be considered en bloc. The Chair sustained the point of order.
9:31 PM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
9:30 PM EDT POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:21 PM EDT H.AMDT. 419: On agreeing to the DeLauro amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
7:29 PM EDT DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the DeLauro amendment under the five-minute rule.
3:43 PM EDT Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 300, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2112.
2:36 PM EDT GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2112.
2:36 PM EDT House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 300 and Rule XVIII.
2:36 PM EDT The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
2:36 PM EDT Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2112 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived.
2:32 PM EDT Rule H. Res. 300 passed House.
7:35 PM EDT Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 300 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2112 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived.
1:58 PM EDT The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-101 , by Mr. Kingston.
June 3, 2011 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 56.
June 3, 2011 The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-101, by Mr. Kingston.
An amendment to provide $3 million for preventive measures under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act and the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act.
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
An amendment numbered 23 printed in the Congressional Record to provide $6 million for the cost of broadband loans offset by a reduction in the Agriculture Buildings and Facilities and Rental Payments account by a similar amount.
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds for mifepristone, commonly known as RU-486, for any purpose.
An amendment to reduce each amount made available by titles I though VI by 0.78.
An amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles for any executive fleet, or for an agency's fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum-Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011.
An amendment to strike the proviso relating to FAIR Act of Circular A-76 activities.
An amendment to increase funding for Agricultural Marketing Service by $300,000 and reduce the account for Agriculture Buildings and Facilities and Rental Payments by $342,000.
An amendment to increase and reduce necessary expenses for the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture by $136,070,000.
An amendment to increase funding for the Rural Energy for America Program by $1 million offset by a reduction in the account for the Office of the Chief Information Officer by a similar amount.
An amendment to increase funding for the Farmers Market Nutrition Program by $5 million offset by a reduction in the Departmental Administration account by a similar amount.
An amendment to reduce the account for Departmental Administration by $2,390,000 and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
An amendment to increase funding for the Agricultural Research Service by $2 million and to reduce funding for Foreign Assistance by $2.5 million.
Jun 16, 2011: On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A054) Failed by voice vote.
Jun 16, 2011: Mrs. Lummis raised a point of order against the Lujan amendment (A055). The amendment violates Clause 2 of rule XXI and imposes new duties on the Secretary of Agriculture. The Chair sustained the point of order.
An amendment numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the Watershed Rehabilition Program by $15,000,000 and applying the savings to the spending reduction account.
Jun 15, 2011: On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A017) Failed by voice vote.
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to provide electronic notifications to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives on travel relating to "know your farmer, know your food".
An amendment to increase the use of funds by $49,000,000 for the Food and Drug Administration administrative expenses account.
An amendment to provide that amounts made available for Agriculture Buildings and Facilities and Rental Payments are reduced by $13 million and the amount made available for the Office of the Secretary is increased by $5 million.
An amendment numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds to pay salaries and expenses of Agriculture personnel to provide benefits described in the Food Security Act of 1985 to a person or legal entity in excess of $125,000.
An amendment numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record.
An amendment to increase funding for the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition by $1 million which is offset by specified reductions in other accounts.
Jun 14, 2011: Mr. Kingston raised a point of order against the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A003). Mr. Kingston stated that the amendment does not meet the budget neutral requirement necessary for the amendment to be considered en bloc. The Chair sustained the point of order.
An amendment numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the account for operation, maintenance, improvement, and repair of Agriculture buildings and facilities by $20,900,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
An amendment to reduce funding for the Economic Research Service by $43 million; reduce funding for the National Agricultural Statistics Service by $85 million; reduce funding for salaries and expenses of the Agricultural Research Service by $650 million; reduce funding for Food For Peace Title II Grants by $1,040,198,000 and to apply $1,818,198,000 to the savings reduction account.
An amendment numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funding for the Economic Research Service by $7 million and to increase the spending reduction account by a similar amount.
Jun 14, 2011: Mr. Kingston raised a point of order against the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A013). Mr. Kingston stated that the amendment does not meet the budget neutral requirement necessary for the amendment to be considered en bloc. The Chair sustained the point of order.
An amendment to reduce funding for the Buildings and Facilities account by $1 million and to increase funding for the Agricultural Marketing Service account by $1 million.
An amendment numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the account for Agricultural Marketing Services by $7,750,000 (10 percent) and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
An amendment to reduce funding for the Farm Service Agency account by $10 million and to increase funding for the Commodity Assistance Program account by $10 million.
Nov 1, 2011: SA 764 fell when the Chair ruled the amendment non-germane.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2112) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2112) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.


It was the work being done to designate the St. John River to the Canadian Heritage Rivers System in 2005 that convinced four municipalities and two non-profit organizations to join forces to boost river tourism. Focusing on the region from St. John to Fredericton, the area surrounding the 130-km stretch of the river was branded and marketed as "the Lower River Passage," a regional tourism approach far stronger than anything the communities could have achieved individually.
In 2009, the Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick awarded the Lower River Passage a Tourism Excellence & Innovation Award for this extraordinary partnership. Almost ten years late, the Lower River Passage continues to promote the area as one region with partners contributing annual funding for the website, print material and trade shows.
The St. John River begins in the deep woods of Maine and flows 400 km through New Brunswick into the Bay of Fundy, where it feeds the world's highest tides. The river was designated to the CHRS in 2013 in recognition of its cultural heritage, in particular its contribution to the founding of Canada.


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Sean Van Horn heads up Tiehack at Buttermilk Sunday for one of his laps during a North American 24-hour vertical ski record attempt, which also served to raise awareness of mental health issue in conjunction with Aspen Strong. Accompanying him on the lap was friend and fellow endurance athlete Casey Weaver.
Carbondale resident Sean Van Horn fell a mere 800 feet shy of breaking the North American record for most feet skied uphill in a 24-hour period Sunday and Monday.
His performance earned him the record for the best ascent numbers at this elevation (9,900 feet above sea level at the top of Buttermilk) and the second-place title.
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Firehouse 12 in New Haven continues its Spring 2014 Concerts Series on Friday with a return visit from Loren Stillman & Bad Touch (the quartet first appeared in the Elm City in October of 2008.) Saxophonist/composer Stillman, a native of London, England, has been part of the creative music scene since the mid-1990s, working with artists such as John Abercrombie, pianist Andy Milne, vibraphonist Chris Dingman, and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra.
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Letter from Barbara Bush hangs at Town Hall Library in North Lake
Town Hall Library in North Lake is a proud owner of something that very few libraries have – a personalized letter from former first lady Barbara Bush
Letter from Barbara Bush hangs at Town Hall Library in North Lake Town Hall Library in North Lake is a proud owner of something that very few libraries have – a personalized letter from former first lady Barbara Bush Check out this story on jsonline.com: https://jsonl.in/2HZPMeP
, Now News Group Published 7:41 a.m. CT April 25, 2018 | Updated 11:06 a.m. CT April 25, 2018
Former First Lady Barbara is shown in a portrait. She died in April at 92.(Photo: AP file)
The Town Hall Library in North Lake is the proud owner of something that few libraries have: a personalized letter from former first lady Barbara Bush.
"I was so delighted to learn of your marvelous reading program. It warms my heart to hear of so many enthusiastic readers at the Town Hall Library," Bush wrote to the library in a letter dated Aug. 27, 1991.
"All I can tell you is that Barbara Bush was such an advocate of reading, so at one point we decided to take the initiative to send her a library card, and she sent us a response back," said Robin Hanson, the assistant director of the library.
"We all thought that was kind of cool, that she responded," she said.
The library's original letter to Bush included a library card issued to the first family's dog, Millie.
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Barbara Bush sent a letter to Town Hall Library in North Lake (Photo: Submitted)
"Millie now has a library card from your library, and I hope all of you have one and use it too. Your librarians are wonderful sources of information. I hope you continue the good work and read, read, read!" Bush wrote in return.
It might seem strange that the library card was issued to a dog, but Millie is thought to be the first presidential pet to have a book written on its behalf.
"Millie's Book: As Dictated to Barbara Bush" reached No. 1 on the New York Times' best-seller list, and continued to be a bestseller for seven months between 1990 and 1991.
According to an article from the LA Times, the nearly $800,000 after-tax proceeds of the book went Barbara's Foundation for Family Literacy in 1992.
Barbara Bush died April 17 at age 92.
Barbara Bush through the years
President George W. Bush, right, talks with his parents, former President George H.W. Bush, left, and former first lady Barbara Bush, center, during a commencement ceremony at Texas A&M University on Dec. 12, 2008, in College Station, Texas. David J. Phillip, AP
Former first lady Barbara Bush attends day two of the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center on Sept. 2, 2008, in St. Paul, Minn. Scott Olson, Getty Images
Former President George H. W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush chat at a ceremony to unveil a new garden named in Barbara's honor on Sept 29, 2011, in Kennebunkport, Maine. Robert F. Bukaty, AP
Former President George Bush hugs his wife, Barbara, after his address during the dedicaton of the George Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas on Nov. 6, 1997. Pat Sullivan, AP
President and Mrs. George Bush return to the White House on March 12, 1989, from their weekend at Camp David. Dennis Cook, AP
In this 1964 file photo, George H.W. Bush sits on the couch with his wife Barbara and their children. George W. Bush sits at right behind his mother. Behind couch are Neil and Jeb Bush. Sitting with parents are Dorothy and Marvin Bush. Nancy Benac, AP
Former first lady Barbara Bush throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 4 of the National League Championship Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Astros in Houston on Oct. 17, 2004. David J. Phillip, AP
Barbara Bush talks with former president George H. W. Bush during a major league baseball game between the San Diego Padres and Houston Astros on April 17, 2011, in Houston. The Padres beat the Astros 8-6. Dave Einsel, AP
Portrait of former first lady Barbara Bush taken on Sept. 12, 1994. Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY
Former first lady Barbara Bush looks on before game five of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston. Pool photo
(L-R) President & CEO U.S. Fund for UNICEF Caryl Stern, presenter & NextGen After Party Co-Chair Pierce Bush, honoree Barbara Bush and presenter Margaret Alkek Williams onstage at the UNICEF Audrey Hepburn Society Ball honoring former first lady Barbara Bush at the Hilton Americas Hotel on November 6, 2015, in Houston. Bob Levey, Getty Images for U.S. Fund for UNICEF
President George H. W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush are assisted to mid-field for the coin toss ceremony prior to Super Bowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium. Eric Seals, USA TODAY Sports
President George Bush, First Lady Barbara Bush and their dog Millie taken Dec. 1987. Tim Dillon, XXX USAT
President George Bush, along with first lady Barbara Bush, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Colin Powell and Catherine Stevens, wife of Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska join in prayer during the National Prayer breakfast in Washington on Jan. 30, 1992. Afterward, the President left for Philadelphia and New York City for meetings at the United Nations. Barry Thumma, AP
Former First Lady Barbara Bush during an interview at her Houston home on Nov. 29, 1999. Anne Ryan, USA TODAY
First lady Barbara Bush and her granddaughter, Marshall Lloyd Bush, visit with first dog Millie and her six puppies on March 18, 1989. Bush published a book about her springer spaniel's dog's-eye view of life in the White House. David Valdez, AP
Former president Jimmy Carter greets Barbara Bush, wife of former president George H. W. Bush, in the crowd before the inauguration ceremonies for her son, George W. Bush begin. The inauguration was held on the west side of the capital despite rain and cold weather. Tim Dillon, USA TODAY
U.S. President George Bush, second from left, and first lady Barbara Bush, left, stand at attention together with Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko during a welcome ceremony at Tokyo's Guest House, Jan. 8, 1992. The president is on a four-day state visit. Tsugufumi Matsumoto, AP
Former President Ronald Reagan, left, his wife Nancy Reagan, new first lady Barbara Bush and her husband President George Bush, right, walk down the Capitol steps after the inaugural ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20, 1989. President Bush was sworn in as the nation's 41st president. The Reagans are heading to an awaiting helicopter to take them to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and onto California. J. Scott Applewhite, AP
Former first lady Barbara Bush attends a White House ceremony to recognize the Points of Light volunteer program in Washington, D.C., July 15, 2013. Jim Watson, AFP/Getty Images
Former U.S. President George Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush as they shake hands with members of the crowd at a Bush/Quayle 92 rally on the steps of the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Miss., on March 6, 1992. Luke Frazza, AFP/Getty Images
Former first lady Barbara Bush campaigns for her son, Texas Gov. George W. Bush Nov. 4, 2000, at Bishops Court Retirement Center in Green Bay, Wis., during a campaign stop. Mike Roemer, AP
Barbara Bush jokes with her son, Republican presidential candidate, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, while introducing him at a town hall meeting at West Running Brook Middle School in Derry, N.H., Feb. 4, 2016. Jacquelyn Martin, AP
Former first lady Barbara Bush takes photos with her phone before the Seattle Mariners take on the Houston Astros in a baseball game in Houston. on May 3, 2015. George Bridges, AP
Former first lady Barbara Bush listens to a patient's question during a visit to the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, on Aug. 22, 2013. Robert F. Bukaty, AP
Former first lady Barbara Bush prepares to throw the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 10, 2005. Elise Amendola, AP
Former first lady Barbara Bush waves to the crowd in the auditorium for an event at Texas A&M University to launch author Jon Meacham's book "Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush" Nov. 9, 2015, in College Station, Texas. David J. Phillip, AP
Former President George H. W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, are greeted before a Republican presidential primary debate at The University of Houston on Feb. 25, 2016. David J. Phillip, AP
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, left, kisses his mother Barbara as his son George, right, watches as he takes the stage to formally join the race for president with a speech at Miami Dade College on June 15, 2015, in Miami. David Goldman, AP
Former President George Bush grimaces as he rubs his knee while he and former first lady Barbara Bush leave the field after she threw the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 10, 2005. Elise Amendola, AP
President George H.W. Bush and first lady Barbara wave to the crowd at the end of the Republican National Convention on Aug. 20, 1992, in Houston. Tim Dillon, USA TODAY
Barbara Bush talks with Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in former President George H. W. Bush's office on March 29, 2012, in Houston. Tom Pennington, Getty Images
Barbara Bush discusses her literacy program at her home in Houston on April 23, 2009. Dave Einsel, for USA TODAY
Barbara Bush talks with former President George H.W. Bush during the fourth inning of a baseball game between the Florida Marlins and Houston Astros April 8, 2011, in Houston. Dave Einsel, AP
Former President George H.W. Bush and his wife Barbara arrive at the Houston Astros baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on April 6, 2012, in Houston. Pat Sullivan, AP
Former First Lady Barbara Bush in Houston on Nov. 29, 1999. ANNE RYAN, USA TODAY
Former First Lady Barbara Bush speaks to the crowd at the First Union Center during the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia on Aug. 1, 2000. Eileen Blass, USA TODAY
Vice President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush wave before boarding a plane during a visit to Phoenix in Sept. 1985. The Arizona Republic
Former President George H.W. Bush and his wife Barbara Bush speak before the first half of a college basketball game in Houston on March 29, 2015. David J. Phillip, AP
Barbara Bush on the 25th Anniversary of her Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy in 2014. Richard J. Carson for USA TODAY
Barbara Bush smiles on April 25, 2013, during the George W. Bush Presidential Center dedication ceremony in Dallas. Jewel Samad, AFP/Getty Images
First lady Michelle Obama, left, former first lady Laura Bush, former first lady Hillary Clinton, former first lady Barbara Bush and former first lady Rosalynn Carter attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013, in Dallas, Texas. Alex Wong, Getty Images
Barbara Bush speaks about the importance of literacy and education during the Celebration of Literacy Luncheon benefiting the Literacy Council of Tyler, Texas on Jan. 24, 2012. Christopher R. Vinn, AP
Former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, arrive for the premiere of HBO's new documentary about his life in Kennebunkport, Maine, on Dec. 26, 2012. Charles Krupa, AP
Bush discusses her health at her home while holding the family dog, Bibi, in Houston April 23, 2009. Dave Einsel for USA TODAY
First lady Laura Bush, center, joins former President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush in Madison Square Garden, during the Republican National Convention in New York in 2004. Ed Reinke, AP
President George Bush raises his right hand as he is sworn into office as the 41st president of the United States by Chief Justice William Rehnquist outside the west front of the Capitol on Jan. 20, 1989. Bob Daugherty, AP
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31 Days of Spooky Stuff, October 30: Cemeteries of Denver that give you Goosebumps…
Posted by Yvonne Montgomery in Ghosts, Hallowe'en, Haunted Denver
Posted in Denver August 25, 2016 by Reid Phillips
8 Disturbing Cemeteries Around Denver That Will Give You Goosebumps
Who's on the hunt for the heebie-jeebies? Call me crazy, but one of my favorite places to rove around and take photographs is most definitely at a cemetery – and the eerier the better. There are so many thought provoking structures that "grow" from the ground, including tombstones, trees, monuments, statues, mausoleums, and unidentified objects. You just never known when you may encounter an unexplained presence or phenomenon at these creepy cemeteries in Denver. They lend the phrase "dancing in the moonlight" a whole new meaning.
1. Fairmount Cemetery and Mortuary
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Founded in 1890, Fairmount Cemetery is the area's second oldest, with 280 acres of graves that serve as the final resting place for many of Denver's notable historical figures. Over the years, stories have been told of strange lights and shadows that appear to hover around the grounds, but everytime an investigative team of paranormal enthusiasts try to catch them on film, the tapes come back blank or blackened. But don't take my word for it. Go see the strangeness for yourself!
2. Mount Olivet Cemetery
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Since 1892, over 120,000 bodies have been laid to rest at Mount Olivet, a Catholic cemetery operated by the Archdiocese of Denver. Like many of the cemeteries on this list, bodies from the infamous graveyard at what is now Cheesman Park were transferred here for burial, and there is no doubt that many of those unhappy spirits still haunt its sacred grounds.
3. Fort Logan National Cemetery
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This 214 acre national cemetery was established in 1950 and includes Fort Logan's original post cemetery and additional land from the former military post. Over 122,000 internments were buried here at last count, and the sheer amount of uniform gravestones will send shivers up your spine. Eternally grateful for your honorable service, soldiers!
4. Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary and Cemetery
Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia
Since its inception in 1907, Crown Hill Cemetery and its historic Tower of Memories have grown to be one of Denver's most recognized landmarks and home to 240 acres of headstones, cremation gardens, cremation niches, vaults, companion crypts, and other sites for final disposal.
5. Ralston Cemetery
Photo Courtesy of Ralston Cemetery
This community cemetery in Arvada is one of the oldest in the area and has a mysteriously uncertain history. The oldest gravestone marks the burial site of triplets laid to rest in 1869, but it is presumed the burial ground existed prior to that date and serves as the final resting place of many original Mile High pioneers.
6. The Sisters of Loretto at Colorado Heights University
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On the northwest corner of the campus of Colorado Heights University, is a reminder of the Sisters of Loretto's presence on the historic land where the women of the West were first educated. It is no longer an active cemetery, but the spirits of roughly 50 sisters still hover over the land of the highest point in Denver.
7. Denver Pet Cemetery and Crematory
Denver Pet Cemetery and Crematory/Yelp
That's right, folks, this ain't no Stephen King novel. If you're looking for a place to lay Fido down where he can frolic forever with his dog park cronies, look no further. (What? There's nothing creepy about having your best furry friend frozen, fired, and put six feet under.)
8. Riverside Cemetery
Loco Steve/Flickr
Established in 1876, Riverside is Denver's oldest operating cemetery and most certainly one of the spookiest in town. Many historic figures and their ghosts call it home, and you can expect to encounter them if visiting the boneyard at just the right time.
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One of the most striking sites at Riverside is the limestone replica of Lester Drake's log cabin, which has been standing for roughly 100 years.
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It's a harrowing haunt, alright. (What does it mean!?)
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Take a nighttime tour and experience the strangeness, secrets, tragedies, heartbreak, and mysteries in the moonlight at the Riverside Cemetery.
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31 Days of Spooky Stuff, October 9: Denver's Cheesman Park
Posted by Yvonne Montgomery in Ghosts, Haunted Denver
graveyards, horror
One of my inspirations in writing the Wisdom Court books is an ongoing fascination with hauntings. I've long loved spooky stories about strange sounds and cold mists, about encounters with spirits who do not rest. I've scared myself silly with ghost movies, and I've been forced to look under the bed before I can go to sleep.
I live in Denver, a city with many haunted sites, one of the most notorious being Cheesman Park, not far from my home. It's a beautiful expanse of grass and trees, and at the top of a rise there's a pavilion overlooking Capitol Hill and the Rocky Mountains. By the appearance of the park, and the wide array of people who enjoy it, you'd never know it was once the site of Mount Prospect Cemetery. Moreover, you'd never dream there are bodies under the grass, and, according to some, that their spirits walk. On a cloudy evening it's not hard to discern lower spots in the grass where bones may still lie. Several were discovered during repairs made to the sprinkler system a few years ago. Some of the homes near the park are reportedly haunted by the spirits whose graves were disturbed. Here are excerpts from the story from Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheesman_Park,_Denver
"[Prospect] cemetery opened in 1858 and the first burial occurred the following year. In 1872, the U.S. Government determined that the property upon which the cemetery sat was actually federal land, having been deeded to the government in 1860 by a treaty with the Arapaho. The government then offered the land to the City of Denver who purchased it for $200. Although today it is still mostly remembered as Mt. Prospect Cemetery, in 1873 the cemetery's name was changed to the Denver City Cemetery.
The Cheesman Pavilion, dedicated 1908
Panorama of the Cheesman Park Pavilion at dusk.
As time went on different areas of the cemetery were designated for different religions, ethnic groups and fraternal organizations such as Odd Fellows, Society of Masons, Roman Catholics, Jewish, the Grand Army of the Republic, and a segregated section at the south end for the Chinese. Some sections were well maintained by family descendants or their organizations, but others were terribly neglected. In 1875, 20 acres (81,000 m2) at the northeast part of the cemetery (slightly east of where the botanic gardens are now located) were sold to the Hebrew Burial Society, who then maintained it, while much of the rest of the graveyard fell further into disrepair. By the late 1880s the cemetery was rarely used and in great disrepair, becoming an eyesore in what had become one of the most exclusive parts of the quickly growing city. Real estate developers soon began to lobby for a park to be in its place, rather than an unused cemetery. Before long, Colorado Senator Henry Moore Teller persuaded the U.S. Congress to allow the old graveyard to be converted to a park. On January 25, 1890, Congress authorized the city to vacate Mt. Prospect Cemetery and in recognition, Teller renamed the area Congress Park.
Families were given 90 days to remove the bodies of their loved ones to other locations. Those who could afford this began to transfer bodies to other cemeteries throughout the city and elsewhere. Due to the large number of graves in the Roman Catholic section off to the east, Mayor Joseph E. Bates sold the 40-acre (160,000 m2) area to the archdiocese, which was then named Mount Calvary Cemetery. The Chinese section of the graveyard was given over to the large population of Chinese who lived in the "Hop Alley" district of Denver. Most of these bodies were then removed and shipped to their homeland of China.
Several years went by while the city waited for citizens to remove the remains of their families, but few did. Most of the people buried in the cemetery were vagrants, criminals, and paupers, which probably had a lot do to with why the majority of bodies, more than 5,000, remained unclaimed. In 1893 The City of Denver then awarded a contract to undertaker E.P. McGovern to remove the remains. McGovern was to provide a "fresh" coffin for each body and then transfer it to the Riverside Cemetery at a cost of $1.90 each. The macabre work began on March 14, 1893, while an assorted audience of curiosity-seekers and reporters came and went. For the first few days, the transfer was orderly. However, the unscrupulous McGovern soon found a way to make an even larger profit on the contract. Rather than utilizing full-size coffins for adults, he used child-sized caskets that were just one foot by 3½ feet long. One source claims this was done at least partially because of a coffin shortage caused by a mining accident in Utah.[4] Hacking the bodies up, McGovern sometimes used as many as three caskets for just one body. In their haste, body parts and bones were literally strewn everywhere in a disorganized mess. Their haste also allowed souvenir hunters and onlookers to help themselves to items from the caskets.
The Denver Republican newspaper ran a story breaking the news, its March 19, 1893 headline read: "The Work of Ghouls!" The article described, in detail, McGovern's practice of hacking up what were sometimes intact remains of the dead and stuffing them into children's-size coffins. The article partly described the scene:
"The line of desecrated graves at the southern boundary of the cemetery sickened and horrified everybody by the appearance they presented. Around their edges were piled broken coffins, rent and tattered shrouds and fragments of clothing that had been torn from the dead bodies…All were trampled into the ground by the footsteps of the gravediggers like rejected junk."
Mayor Rogers canceled the contract and the city Health Commissioner began an investigation. Although numerous graves had not yet been reached and others sat exposed, a new contract for moving the bodies was never awarded."
It's no wonder people still talk of ghosts walking through the park. Sometimes you can see in the grass the barest outlines of sunken areas where graves once were.
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31 Days of Spooky Stuff, October 8: Croke Patterson Mansion
Not far from my home in Denver's Capitol Hill is the Croke Patterson Mansion. When the lovely old house was vacant, I often stopped to stare at the upper-story windows, hoping to see a face looking down at me. Alas, I never did, and now the place is known as the Patterson Inn, a 4-star hotel.
Croke Patterson Mansion – Built in 1890 by Thomas B. Croke, this sandstone residence was one of the country's most elegant homes. Now serving as a [hotel], it is also said to be one of the most haunted.
According to the legend Thomas B. Croke only entered the palatial mansion one time and was so emotionally shaken by "whatever" was there, that he never returned. Just two years later it was sold to Thomas M. Patterson, who's family kept the home for several decades. Over the next several years, the building served many purposes, including a dance studio, a radio station, and a boarding house before it was converted to an office building. During the renovation to office space in the 1970's, construction crews began to experience a number of strange occurrences.
After a long days work, they would often return the next day to find that the tasks they had completed the day before had been "undone." After this had occurred several times, guard dogs were left to protect the property from what the workmen thought might be intruders. However, the next day they found the two Doberman Pinschers dead on the sidewalk after having apparently jumped from a third-story window. Once the renovation to office building was complete, employees almost immediately began to notice equipment, such as typewriters, copy machines, and telephone that mysteriously began to operate by themselves.
When a séance was held to determine who was haunting the building, they found it to be the spirit of a little girl whose body was supposedly entombed in the cellar. However, when the basement was excavated, they found a hidden chamber was found, filled with sea sand, but no remains of a little girl.
A ghostly image has often been sighted gliding up and down the main floor stairway and otherworldly voices have been heard here as well. Thomas Patterson, former owner of the home, is said to have been spied numerous times in the courtyard between the mansion and the carriage house.
When the building still served as an apartment building, occupants on the lower levels were known to complain about wild parties taking place on the third level. But, when these parties were investigated, they would be met with only silent emptiness.
Legends of America http://www.legendsofamerica.com/co-denverghosts.html
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Posted by Yvonne Montgomery in Ghosts, Hallowe'en, Haunted Denver, Wisdom Court, Writing
autumn, deep blue sky, inspiration, shadows, writing process
and I'm working on Book Three of the Wisdom Court chronicles, All In Bad Time. At times I get jittery while listening to the creaks and sighs of our old house as I tap away on my keyboard, sitting in my third floor garret. The weather has been summer-hot the last few days, and the deep blue sky heightens the yellows and reds of the autumn leaves. But when the sun goes down, and that's early these days, the air changes as the shadows venture out from the corners. The bustle of the day gives way to the uneasy quiet of the dark.
Not far away from my garret is a former graveyard. This time of year people again recount the tales of how the bodies were dug out of the cemetery to allow for the park it became. How the contractors grew impatient, not bothering to find all of the remains, moving out headstones but leaving body parts behind. Just a couple of years ago, a sprinkler repair project turned up bones buried beneath the grassy area.
Is it any wonder that some people–those sensitive to the emanations of the past in this old neighborhood–sometimes see things from the corners of their eyes? Feel a chill brush by them as they head home when the light falls behind the mountains?
Alone in my garret, it's not hard to imagine ghostly figures behind me, intent upon catching the attention of my wandering mind, wanting their stories to be told. I like to think that what I write is the product of only my imaginings, but there's no way to know whose wispy thoughts break through to shape the narrative. And I see things, too, from the corners of my eyes, sometimes feel a breath of cold air move past my cheek. And I wonder.
Wisdom Court and Halloween
Posted by Yvonne Montgomery in Ghosts, Hallowe'en, Haunted Denver, Hauntings
I live in Denver, a city with many haunted sites, one of the most notorious being Cheesman Park, not far from my home. It's a beautiful expanse of grass and trees, and at the top of a rise there's a pavilion overlooking Capitol Hill and the Rocky Mountains. By the appearance of the park, and the wide array of people who enjoy it, you'd never know it was once the site of Mount Prospect Cemetery. Moreover, you'd never dream there are bodies under the grass, and, according to some, their spirits walk. On a cloudy evening it's not hard to discern lower spots in the grass where bones may still lie. Several were discovered during repairs made to the sprinkler system a few years ago. Some of the homes near the park are reportedly haunted by the spirits whose graves were disturbed. Below is a link to the history of Cheesman Park and its sad history.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheesman_Park,_Denver
Picture credit: cheesmanpark.net