Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. | Committee on Homeland Security

H.Res. 731 resolves that the House of Representatives:

•  “Commends the public servants of the Department of Homeland Security and other Federal agencies for their outstanding contributions to our Nation’s homeland security;

•  “Salutes the dedication of State, local, territorial, and tribal government officials, the private sector, and citizens across the country for their efforts to enhance the Nation’s ability to prevent, deter, protect against, and prepare to respond to potential acts of terrorism;

•  “Expresses the Nation’s appreciation for the sacrifices and commitment of our law enforcement and emergency response personnel in preventing and preparing to respond to acts of terrorism;

•  “Supports the goals and ideals of National Preparedness Month as they relate to the threat of terrorism; and

•  “Urges the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Preparedness Month with appropriate events and activities that promote citizen and community preparedness to respond to acts of terrorism.”

 

Source:H.Res. 731: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the employees of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at all levels of government, and the millions of emergency response providers and law enforcement agents nationwide should be co

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Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. | Committee on Energy and Commerce

H.Res. 692 would resolve that the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month and encourages and supports education and research efforts with respect to Tay-Sachs disease.

Source:H.Res. 692: – Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month

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AP – The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Wednesday condemning sexual violence in war zones, pledging to do more to end the scourge after an appeal from Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.

AP – U.S. military officials are warning that a small single engine plane flying near Muncie, Indiana, is operating erratically and that the pilot may be suffering from a lack of oxygen.

Obama administration unexpectedly decided to review its strategy in Afghanistan after a series of recent setbacks in the war, including fraud allegations following last month’s presidential elections

Source:White House Begins Afghan War Strategy Review

President Obama’s critics say he’s wrong to wait several weeks to decide whether to send additional troops to Afghanistan, as Gen. Stanley McChrystal has requested.

Source:Obama's Delay on Troop Request for Afghanistan Stirs Criticism of War Strategy

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