father ed murray, chaplain at st. mary's you had a 25 year career in the navy as an on duty chaplain, aircraft carriers, big ships. >> hospitals. >> and now you are chaplaining perhaps even a bigger ship, in talking to people suffering from a disease that many of us call the end of the line which has been in years past i think but today, sherry, you are a patient navigator, there is great hope that we don't -- tell us, let's talk about it. you are trying to raise money too for the center we want to let people know how they might help you do that. i want to know -- i want to know that when i go, to a place, to be treated even for a disease and i am afraid of, there can be -- there is hope for me in many quad rents. >> well, i always say to patients when there is life there is hope you are here with me, there is life there is hope you are not going to be alone. that is one thing about st. mary's we do very very well you are not just a cancer you are not just a number you are a person you have a number around you cancer

regarding chaplains will chaplains face career penalties if they defer performing same sex marriage toomeone else? any of you? >> no, ma'am. we expect our chaplains to minister to all but in those activities that are specific to denominations, they can practice as they see fit. >> does that hold true for ministry assistants and having to hire them who openly engage in homosexual behavior or suffer career penalties for failing to do so? >> again, we have not experienced any of the eclee ecclesiastical agencies withdrawing their endorsement of their chaplaincies so to date that has not been an issue. okay. our time is up but i appreciate your consideration and once again i respect what you're doing and we're counting on you. thank you. >> thank you. we now proceed to mr. bill owens of new york. >> thank you, mr. chairman. as a former j.a.g. officer i want to know if you're comfortable both with the status of the ucmj as well as your regulations for handling the implementation and as i think you expressed before the ability of chain of command to process and handle complaints and deviatio

i am also concerned about first amendment rights of chaplains. will there be guidelines for chaplains as to how they conduct themselves and their ability to comment on thipoli? >> yes, sir. in fact, chaplains are part of the tier one training, very focused on that. the chief of chaplains was involved in the development of that training. and the rights of not just chaplains but all of our sailors to practice the ten nets of the belief is unaffected. >> and will not be retaliation against those who may disagree with the policy in expressing their point of view? >> i believe that those who have moral objections and find that -- that it is a challenge for them because of their beliefs, those beliefs can be expressed. that said, any expression of that that goes beyond the norms of the normal decency and respect that we have for one another, that's a line that i think could be crossed. but their ability to deal with their religious beliefs, to discuss those beliefs, to seek guidance from our chaplain corps will be unaffected. >> thank you. >> thank you

i am also concerned about first amendment rights of chaplains. will there be guidelines for chaplains as to how they conduct themselves and their ability to comment on this policy? >> yes, sir. in fact, chaplains are part of the tier one training, very focused on that. the chief of chaplains was involved in the development of that training. and the rights of not just chaplains but all of our sailors to practice the ten nets of the belief is unaffected. >> and will not be retaliation against those who may disagree with the policy in expressing their point of view? >> i believe that those who have moral objections and find that -- that it is a challenge for them because of their beliefs, those beliefs can be expressed. that said, any expression of that that goes beyond the norms of the normal decency and respect that we have for one another, that's a line that i think could be crossed. but their ability to deal with their religious beliefs, to discuss those beliefs, to seek guidance from our chaplain corps will be unaffected. >> thank you. >> thank

when we talk about him being our chaplain, it's not just he's the chaplain of the members, he's the chaplain of the staff, the staff for the carpenter that we see in the hall, service employees who are here. we ministers to the needs of all of us here. metimes in a very ma crow way when 9/11 struck -- macroway when 9/11 struck or tucson, an thanks, those kinds of things had an impact on all of us and father was there for us as a group and individually. we never know what joys or pain our colleagues or our workers here are undergoing or suffering. father coughlin, father dan knows more than most of us and his discretion is something that we all value and respect. father dan has served minister to the needs of the poor with the missionaries of charity in calcutta, india. he has meditated with monks in the monastery and i think he's going to go back and do some of that again. he has been a scholar at the north american college in rome. exchanging ideas there. and he has ministered to the needs of his parishioners and that probably served him best for ministering to the diverse needs of his floc

we respect all of our chaplains.nal pride that he was the first roman catholic chaplain in the house of representatives. [applause] and showed that he could minister to the needs of all the members of all faiths here. yes, we are very blessed by his service in the congress. we are going to miss him a great deal. we wish him well as he goes for. the legacy that he lets look -- left us is one that is not only opening prayer each day to inspire us and lift us to a higher place in our deliberations, but that he set an example of stability in the congress, of confidentiality of relationships. he was a great chaplain. we will miss him greatly. we are enormously grateful to him. thank you, father coughlin. [applause] >> may god be with you. i yield back. >> next, a house hearing on border security. then, house republican leaders talk about today's budget bill vote. then floor debate on the 2012 budget. after that, democratic leadership on that boat. >> tomorrow on washington journal, vincent great talks about the unique rel

when we talk about him being our chaplain, it's not just he's the chaplain of the members, he's the chaplain the staff for the carpenter that we see in the hall, service employees who are here. we ministers to the needs of all of us here. sometimes in a very ma crow way when 9/11 struck -- macroway when 9/11 struck or tucson, an thanks, those kinds of things had an impact on all of us and father was there for us as a group and individually. we never know what joys or pain our colleagues or our workers here are undergoing or suffering. father coughlin, father dan knows more than most of us and his discretion is something that we all value and respect. father dan has served minister to the needs of the poor with the missionaries of charity in calcutta, india. he has meditated with monks in the monastery and i think he's going to go back and do some of that again. he has been a scholar at the north american college in rome. exchanging ideas there. and he has ministered to the needs of his parishioners and that probably served him best for ministering to the diverse needs of his flock that he sh

flanged by the army's subject matter experts, the judge advocate general, inspector general, chief of chaplainsnd deputy chief of staff for pernell, i participated in this session and i can attest the process works. the chain teaching program facilitates thoughtful, constructive dialogue between leaders and subordinates. this dialogue is hugely important, especially at the lowest levels where ownership and consensus are most critical. the soldiers response to the repeal has been generally positive. we cannot assume there will be no opposition within our ranks and the days ahead. in fact, we recognize there are some segments of the force primarily with the combat arms that have expressed concern regarding the appeal. on the whole, our forces stressed and stretched by nearly a decade of war, a war that is not over yet. mindful of these and other considerations we recognize if we are to mitigate the rifsks t readiness, recruit and retention we must continue to do this deliberately. training is just the start. although i'm confident in our efforts to implement the repeal of don't ask, don't tell ar

military chaplains are stretched thin as well. worried about them in terms of caregivers who is providing the support for them? but there is a national shortage of mental and behavioral health support countrywide. we have families in some areas and it may be that your location in north dakota that the government doesn't have enough. we need more counselors to step forward and say, we will see military families. even though military doesn't maybe pay the best in terms of reimbursement rate. we will see the patients because we believe it is important for us to do so. and we also would urge families, if you think you need more services than are covered, go back to military 1 source, which is the d.o.d.-sponsored program for military families or tricare program and say, you know, help me with services. there are additional services coming online that are available, not just for the service member but for the family. but we know that in some geographic areas, that is a real problem. i would hope that you check with us as well to see if

regarding chaplains will chaplains face career penalties if they defer performing same sex marriage toomeone else? any of you? >> no, ma'am. we expect our chaplains to minister to all but in those activities that are specific to denominations, they can practice as they see fit. >> does that hold true for ministry assistants and having to hire them who openly engage in homosexual behavior or suffer career penalties for failing to do so? >> again, we have not experienced any of the eclee ecclesiastical agencies withdrawing their endorsement of their chaplaincies so to date that has not been an issue. okay. our time is up but i appreciate your consideration and once again i respect what you're doing and we're counting on you. thank you. >> thank you. we now proceed to mr. bill owens of new york. >> thank you, mr. chairman. as a former j.a.g. officer i want to know if you're comfortable both with the status of the ucmj as well as your regulations for handling the implementation and as i think you expressed before the ability of chain of command to process and handle complaints and deviatio

chaplain coughlin: you our god we praise you, you are the lord, we acclaim you. you are the eternal father, all creation worships you. save your people, lord, and bless your inheritance. govern and uphold these, now and always. day by day we bless you, we praise your name forever, keep us today, lord, from all sin. have mercy on us, lord, have mercy. lord, show us your love and mercy for we put our trust in you. in you, lord, is our hope and we shall never hope in vain. amen. the speaker pro tempore: the house has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval of there. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? mr. poe: pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. the speaker pro tempore: the question son agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. all those in favor say aye. those opposed say no. the ayes have it. the journal stands approved. mr. poe: mr. speaker. the speaker pro tempo

klitzman was going to say circle this is how the kids remember their dead friends and specter attorney chaplain there and then bro brief from the special brigade against youth gangs tell us about it. these guys get caught up in things that they don't know why they're doing it they just remember the last shooting that they need to avenge or the last killing that they need to send a message about. all right. so go for i mean a lot of go folks that are just literally being held hostage here you know i mean. they later lies everybody knows it's on the. according to the inspectors the presence of gangs here is evidence they inspect an empty house and west point which according to what they've heard has become a new meeting place. is almost like rain again newspaper yeah who their enemies are yet. to rock big block in kirkwood. corsi the recess we're on earlier then do you have the allies you have the home gang here west nile whose turf this this actually is they have sunnydale. was a group where on the other side of the city who was mobbed is clicked out with or ally with. the officers co in the nei

she was lectured by the base chaplain said that 90% of assaults occur when drinking is involved. technical sergeant gallagher had not been drinking during any of the assaults. this is a harrowing story and is one of 19,000 that must be heard. technical sergeant gallagher fought for us. it's now time for us to fight for her. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady yields back the remainder of her time. the chair recognizes the gentleman from new mexico, mr. heinrich, for five minutes. mr. heinrich: thank you, madam speaker. 14 weeks have gone by and the republican majority has still not offered a single jobs package. instead, we continue to see radical attacks on everything from medicare to vital clean air protections. the dirty air act that we're considering today destroys the e.p.a.'s ability to limit air pollution under the clean air act, and unpress -- an unprecedented move that moves scientific consensus and public health. instead of creating jobs, the republicans are asking us to pass legislation that would put our nation's health and safety at risk. this radic

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. o god our father, before whom the lives of all are exposed and the desires of all are known, be at work in our lives. use our lawmakers as instruments of your purposes, so that your will may be done on earth and your kingdom may be established. prompt our senators to yield to the unfolding of your mighty providence, as you remind them that our times are in your hands. may they refuse to boast about tomorrow, depending upon your strength and sufficiency for each day. great and marvelous are your works, o god. just and true are your ways, o king of kings. we pray in your great name. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the clerk will read a communication to the senate. the clerk: washington, d.c, april 12, 2011. to the senate: under the

he was a chaplain. they asked him if he prayed for the senators. he looks at the senators and praise for the people. -- prays for the people. [laughter] we still need that. i was called by john mccain. i was excited to be called by the republican nominee and famous war hero. he said the first few months you pinch yourself wondering how you got there with all these famous people. he said about six months later, you will scratcher heads and ask how the rest of these guys got up here. including of course, your senator. [laughter] i had some strange things happened along the campaign trail. kentucky is a lot like iowa. we are world. i grew up in a small town. we were on our bus tour. a woman came up to me and grabs me by the hair and said she wanted to know if it was a to toupee or not. the things you have to put up with to get elected. i told her to give me a break because i was having a bad hair day. i get a special desk. i get henry clay's desperate egos to the senior senator from kentucky. -- i get henry clay's desk because it goes to the senior se

astronauts here right now watching this very process coming here especially because i'm here to report a chaplain even if i'm for security guards for a strike and there you have the first three of nasa's first up in the space shuttle flight is again everyone here very excited seeing all this up close it was just pretty good for sure at this rate i'll go a bit and get to chile at the moment so we are expecting to see more of the families of the astronauts coming here and even the little boy from french guiana who had resigned in the passion of the crew the next edition twenty seven to die assess. as these tests are sort of their keeping track of the latest on this trip aboard including the big launch on our website as well we've got a special space and a verse from section i'd be interested to see celebrating fifty years in your current historic flight to warn you some of the features you choose for including the taking of the breath taking pictures of as you've never seen it before. because these high resolution views captured by a russian satellite so more. dot com. t.v. . nine people been kille

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. immortal, invisible, god only wise, you know our needs before we ask you. but wait to bless us until we ask you for your help. so, lord, we're asking you to fill our lawmakers with energy for the tasks you have assigned their hands to do. let no pride of power betray them into rejecting your precepts and purposes, but help them face the challenges of these difficult times with a total dependence on you. lord, save us from ourselves as you help them to remember that in our nation's history well-meaning people have sown to the wind, but reaped the whirlwind. while our military men and women risk and give their lives for liberty overseas, may we be willing to sacrifice for freedom at home. lord, without your help, we cannot succeed. with your power, we cannot fail. we pray in your mercyful name. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stan

he was the chaplain and he was asked, do you pray for the senators?e said, i look at the senators, and i pray for the people. [laughter] we still need that, so keep the prayer is. when i was elected, john mccain called me and congratulated me. i was excited to be called by the republican nominee, famous war hero, and he said the first six months you are up there, you will pinch yourself, how did i get up here with all of these famous people? six months later, he will scratch your head and say, how did the rest of these guys get up here? [laughter] including, of course, your senator. [laughter] i have some strange things happen to me along the campaign trail. i went to lichfield, ky. we are a lot like iowa, i grew up in a small town. i think we were on our bus tour, and a woman comes up to me and grabs me by the hair and says, i just wanted to see if it was a toupee or not. the things you have to put up with to get elected. i said, give me a break, i am having a bad hair day. i was lucky enough, when i was elected, that i get a special desk. it is just

the prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, reverend arthur cavitz, st. charles luonga center. the chair: in -- chaplain coughlin: in times like these, we need the almighty good shepard with us. leave us through valleys and shadows on a straight path. we need the god of a break through to give us the ability to see transforming possibilities. guide us, lord, through the challenges of our modern lives where sometimes hope is juxtapose with despair. grant that this agust body will continue to move towards the common good, mindful of the inherent dignity that you, god, have placed within us. grant that our hards will resigned, blessed that we among nations. blessed are we who dwell in the place and claim the potential for more love, peace and inclusion for all people to partake of the fruits of this magnificent land. shepard us, lord, the promise of your goodness and compassions sustains our work and sustains our offering of thanksgiving this hour and ever more. amen. the speaker pro tempore: the chair has examined of the last day's proceedings and announces

really [ bleep ], like, you know, you ever try to, you know, like, they always go, hey, charlie chaplainver try to sit through that [ bleep ]? >> jimmy: honestly, no. [ laughter ] >> he's pretty tough. but in the 1920 movies and stuff, you see the ladies back then and they would all have big round white faces and hair up here. they would look like everybody else but they would say that one's gorgeous. [ laughter ] you have to take their word for it. >> jimmy: she's a great beauty. >> but anyways, i was going to say, i don't know the ladies that well. and really it's hollywood's fault for not giving them good roles. so i was on the show, they invited me on this show, "my name is earl" tv show. >> jimmy: yeah. this was a couple of years ago? >> yeah, it's gone, it's off. it was very successful. a really funny show, though i never saw it. because you can't see everything. >> jimmy: you can't. >> it's hard enough to see anything. so i say, send me something, you know, a thing to watch. they say, we'll send you a link. i go, excellent, i don't know what that link is. anyways, i don't watch it

in fact and his chaplain said that donovan was one of the few guys who actually enjoy it combat. he commanded a battalion in the 69th irish regiment, very famous the york city regiment. when he won the medal of honor he was the executive officer in the ground commander. that is also where he got the nickname "wild bill." before the u.s. entered into the war and, and have his troops in your training he put them through absolutely growing burgle training. at one time after a long march and they have been running all day with full packs and crawling through of two courses is men all collapsed in front of him. he get up there and said, you know, what the hell is the matter with you. a have been running the same course, and i haven't broken a sweat. i'm not even panting. out of the back somewhere some tripper yelled out, but we are not as wild as you are, bill. from that day on wild bill donovan stock. he claimed to be upset with them again, that it ran counter to his professional cool, quiet image. his wife knew that he reluctant. he returned to new york a hero. in 1932 he ran as a r

creatures are prominent in mosques in the united states and europe and have secured positions as chaplains in western universities, prison systems and military. this is not to say let me stress that all american or european muslim communities share this marshall and expansionist orientation but is very much to say these saudi trained clerics have obtained enough positions in the west and have enough access to muslim youth through multimedia vehicles to have a growing impact. they are now influencing some young muslim males in the west in a pro jihad direction. in much the same way they have for years influenced them in the middle east, asia and africa. those who doubt this would be well served in reviewing the escalating number of militant related activities that have been uncovered in the united states since 2007. to note the growing number of young u.s.-canadian australian, british muslims who are going abroad to fight and trained under al qaeda's banner in somalia, yemen and afghanistan and also to note our cat's successful recruitment of talented u.s. citizen muslims to run media opera

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. almighty god, who made light to shine in darkness, shine now on capitol hill. restore our lawmakers to the light of your glory, as we have seen revealed in your sacred word. may they permit your sacred scriptures to provide a lamp for their feet and a light for their path. refusing to lean upon human wisdom alone, help them to seek your guidance and to follow where you lead. like a shepherd, guide them and our nation through the darkness and dangers of these challenging times. we glorify you, gracious god. we praise you for all your blessings. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the clerk will read a communication to the senate. the clerk: washington, d.c, april 13, 2011. to the senate: under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3, of the standing

they were baptized yesterday by the prison chaplain. the inmates how to become responsible. >>> here is a quick look at the weather. flooding is forecast today from arkansas to missouri and ohio. over four inches of rain is likely. new england will get rain today. and also it will be dry and warm in the southern part of this country. severe weather is expected in the ohio valley. and that is the national forecast. dan and bianna? >> thank you, sir. >>> coming up on "good morning america," big brother alert. is your smartphone tracking your every move? a lot of people upset about this. what can you do to protect your privacy? >>> and later, taxi. how two guys convinced a new york cabbie to take them out of the city and all the way to california. >> unbelievable. it's a revolutionary way to grow a great garden. liquafeed makes feeding " as easy as watering. no measuring, miing or guessing. just attach, insert and feed. plants get the perfect balance... of water and nutrients... to grow twice as big. liquafeed from miracle-gro. and prevent

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. merciful father, who put into our hearts such deep desires that we cannot be at peace until we rest in you; remove from our lives anything that would seek to separate us from you. lord, lead our lawmakers to make courageous decisions based upon conscience and duty. may they refuse to do anything that threatens the long-term security of this nation, as they strive to follow the right path as you give them the light to see it. give them wisdom and courage for the living of these days. impart your wisdom so they will know what to do, and bestow your courage so that they will possess the resolve to act on what they believe. we pray in your sovereign name. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the clerk will read a communication to the senate. the clerk:

the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father coughlin. chaplain coughlin: lord god, reward with your blessing and long-standing grace all those who have served and continue to serve in this respected chamber of the united states house of representatives. together with the honorable members and their personal and committee staffs we give -- we beg your blessing, upon the parliamentarians, the clerks, pages, cloakroom and security personnel who work on this floor. they keep this noble institution functioning for the working of government and the good of the nation. lord, these your committed servants are proven safeful witness to history in the making and silent witness to your divine providence guiding and protecting your people both now and forever. amen. the speaker pro tempore: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stand as i proved. the pledge of allegiance will now be led by the gentleman from michigan, mr. amash. >>

military chaplains are stretched thin as well.e're worried about them in terms of caregivers who is providing the support for them? but there is a national shortage of mental and behavioral health support countrywide. we have families in some areas and it may be that your location in north dakota that the government doesn't have enough. we need more counselors to step forward and say, we will see military families. even though military doesn't maybe pay the best in terms of reimbursement rate. we will see the patients because we believe it is important for us to do so. and we also would urge families, if you think you need more services than are covered, go back to military 1 source, which is the d.o.d.-sponsored program for military families or tricare program and say, you know, help me with services. there are additional services coming online that are available, not just for the service member but for the family. but we know that in some geographic areas, that is a real problem. i would hope that you check with us as well to se

and for those of you from national and tennessee they wouldn't do the nation's business until the chaplain of the senate lloyd ogilvie gave the guiding message and as you have that in vacation a few minutes ago and the president and i had the opportunity to see a few minutes ago a lot of our staff who've been with me over the years you can't help but realize once you leave the senate that those relationships never end and i reminded of the formal service but after the formal service things continue to happen with other senators, with staff and people who plan calls to gather every night it continues to happen and i'm reminded about two years after i left the senate and after ogilvie left as the senate chaplain of the time and just imagine a gloriously yellowish orange sun rising over the ocean with crashing waves and karen and i had our feet sort of the way of as none other and this is after the senate, but wade ogilvie was out there baptizing a member of my family and makes you realize the senate relationships are organic and continue to live forever and those closest to me, karen and jon

the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father coughlin. chaplain coughlin: creator of the earth and skies, to whom all truth and power belong, grant us your truth to make us wise. grant us your power to make us strong. we have not known you to the skies, our monuments of folly soar and all our miseries have made us truth ourselves the more. we have not loved you far and wide and wreckage of our hatred spreads. and those recoil under unrepentant heads. we long to end this worldwide strife. how shall we follow in your way? speak to mankind, your words of life until our darkness turns to day. amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. for what purpose does the gentlelady from texas rise? ms. johnson: mr. speaker, pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, i request a vote on agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. the speaker: the question is on agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal.

i listened carefully to the prayer from the chaplain this morning. i don't know if we will need divine inspiration or divine interjection into this matter. but whatever it might take, i hope the people of goodwill can come to an agreement. we're close. i don't think it is good for us as a government or as a nation to see a shutdown of basic services that may inconvenience and cause hardship across america. i yield the floor. the presiding officer: the republican leader. mr. mcconnell: i suggest the absence of a quorum. the presiding officer: the clerk will call the roll. quorum call: mr. mcconnell: madam president? the presiding officer: the republican leader. mr. mcconnell: madam president, today the chairman of the house budget committee, congressman paul ryan -- the presiding officer: a quorum call is in process. mr. mcconnell: i ask consent that the quorum call be dispensed with. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. mcconnell: madam president, today the chairman of the house budget committee, congressman paul ryan, is releasing a serious

[applause] about 1903, there was a chaplain in the senate. the asked whether he prayed for the senators. he said that he looked at the senators and prayed for the people. [laughter] we still need that, so keep the prayer's. we do need that. when i was elected, john mccain called me and congratulated me. i was excited to be called by a famous war hero. he said the first six months you up there you will pinch yourself and say, "and did i get here? all of these famous people." six months later, you will scratcher head and say, "how did the rest of these guys get up here?" excluding your senator. but i had some strange things happen to me along the campaign trail. one thing that stuck with me is i went to lichfield, ky. when we are rural. i grew up in a small town. i went to lichfield toward the end and a woman came up to me and grabbed me by the hair and said, "i just wanted to know if it was a toupee or not. the things you have to put up with to get elected. i said, "i am just having a bad hair day. when i was elected, i got a special desk. it

the chaplain: our father in heaven, guard the members of our esteemed house of representatives. instill with them the determination to provide for the physical as well as the spiritual well-being of the citizens of this great country. may this body which hosts rigorous and robust debate continue to embrace diversity without resulting in divisiveness. may it seek and celebrate unity without imposing uniformity. may this house of representatives, together with houses of worship across the land, promote ethical living, righteousness and acts of kindness. as a grandchild of immigrants who fled the nazis and came to this country 72 years ago this month to find refuge, freedom and opportunity, i join this house in a prayer of profound gratitude and deep appreciation for the blessings we, the people of the united states of america, are privileged to enjoy. master of the universe, protect our courageous armed forces, watch our elected leaders, grant peace and prosperity to these united states and the entire world and let us respond. amen. the speaker pro tempore: the chair has examined

the prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, reverend dr. jack graham, prestonwood baptist church, plano, texas. the chair: let's pray. heavenly father, we are blessed by your presence, amazed by your grace and dependent upon your strength every day. we praise you for your abundant provision and we are forever grateful for your strengthening, sustaining love. we do not take these blessings for granted. we make it our holy ambition to glorify you as we offer our lives in devoted service to your kingdom first, to our beloved country. we pray for one another with the compliments you hear repentant hearts and those who seek to humbly obey you and to live by your wisdom. we pray for personal renewal, for robust faith, and a vibrant vision for the future. remembering that righteousness, we turn to you and trust you to not only make us great but to make us good. we pray in the name of god and is able to raise his dear son, the lord jesus christ, and give us eternal hope in him. amen. the speaker pro tempore: the chair has examined the journal of th

the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father coughlin. chaplain coughlin: your word, lord god, calls us to reform in spiritual renewal. where your heart is, there is your treasure. the transformation you ask of us is not a change only of our manners or the way of doing things, it is not a call for a change of language, the bottom line, or even our thinking. rather you, lord, who are hidden from our sight, know the hidden secrets of our heart so you continually seek conversion of heart until at last our hearts rest only in you. if such a changing world unless we are willing to change our deepest desires, according to your spirit of life and love, we will instead be changed by forces around us. so send forth your powerful spirit, lord, that you may have your way with us both now and forever. amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? >> mr.

it is my pleasure to introduce to you the reverend barry black , united states chaplain who will offer>> let us pray. gracious god, you have blessed us beyond our deserving, making our nation a land of liberty. you are the giver of every good and perfect gift. lord, we thank you for the exquisite gift of bob dole, for his patriotism, passion, optimism, and perseverance. help us to learn from this nobleman, to # hour days so that we may have parts of wisdom, glorifying you with integrity, inspired by his selflessness. give us the grace to think not a full weekend get -- to think not of what we can get of what we can give it with a new purpose that will please you. less senator -- bless senator dole and his beloved elizabeth. staying with your presence in their coming out and going in, rising up, line down, moments of pleasure and sorrow, their labor and leisure, until they cross the bar. there they will see you finally, face-to-face, and hear from your lips the precious words, "well done, good and faithful servants. you have been faithful over a few things. i will make you a ruler over

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray.y god, the architect and sustainer of our destinies, you are the source and center of our highest joy. bring into this chamber a unity that will destroy cynicism, criticism, and complacency. lord, we need this unity to maintain a government worthy of those who have sacrificed so much for freedom. as the american people view today's deliberations, may they sense a fresh civility and respect that are truly exemplary. let your kingdom come. let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the clerk will read a communication to the senate. the clerk: washington d.c., aprill 4, 2011. to the senate: under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3, of the standing rules of the senate, i hereby appoint the hon

the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father coughlin. chaplain coughlin: lord god, your loving and sustaining presence breaks through certain moments of time. you enlighten your people to take the next step and make the necessary decisions that will lead them through the maze of present needs. guide the members of the house of representatives that priorities will reflect the full promise of your compassion for those most in need. build greater justice and secure the path of peace in this fragile and complex world. lord, be with us now and years to come. amen. the speaker pro tempore: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. the pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from kansas, mr. pompeo. mr. pompeo: thank you. will everyone please join me, including those in the gallery reciting the pledge of allegiance to the united states of america. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of a

his chaplain said that donovan's -- donovan was one of the few guys he meant that into a combat.e commanded a battalion in the 609th irish regiment, of very famous irish city regiment. when he won the medal of honor he was the executive officer and the ground commander. that is also where he got the nickname wild bill. before the u.s. entered into the boar and donovan had his troops in europe turning him he put him through absolutely grueling, brutal training. at one time after a long march and running all that with full packs and crawling through obstacle courses his men collapse took in front of him. he got up and said, well, what is the matter with you. i have been running this same course and i haven't broken a sweat. out of the back somewhere some troopers he held out, we're not as wild as you are, bill. from that day on "wild bill donovan" stock. he claimed to be upset with the nickname, that it ran counter to his professional, cool, quiet image. his wife knew that he really liked it. he returned to new york hero. in 1932 he ran as a republican candidate for governor of new

the guest chaplain: will you pray with me. gracious god, from whom all blessings do flow, we give thanks for the opportunity of this new day and the power and possibility within it to do what is noble, trustworthy, and true. we pause to center ourselves upon the importance of this present moment and our calling. may your spirit of wisdom and discernment descend upon this body as they seek to govern with justice and care. grant them wisdom and courage as they meet the challenges of our time, knowing they are stewards of a democracy and servants of a people. may their decisions answer your eternal call; to guard the dignity of each person, to ensure freedom for all people, and to strive, tirelessly, for the common good. for it is in our living beyond ourselves that we find the greatest meaning and deepest expression of our faith. truly, may your grace be upon this senate; our senators, their staffs, those who work tirelessly in support of this chamber, as well as their families. and may your grace be upon our nation - diverse, g

his chaplain said that donovan's -- donovan was one of the few guys he meant that into a combat. he commanded a battalion in the 609th irish regiment, of very famous irish city regiment. when he won the medal of honor he was the executive officer and the ground commander. that is also where he got the nickname wild bill. before the u.s. entered into the boar and donovan had his troops in europe turning him he put him through absolutely grueling, brutal training. at one time after a long march and running all that with full packs and crawling through obstacle courses his men collapse took in front of him. he got up and said, well, what is the matter with you. i have been running this same course and i haven't broken a sweat. out of the back somewhere some troopers he held out, we're not as wild as you are, bill. from that day on "wild bill donovan" stock. he claimed to be upset with the nickname, that it ran counter to his professional, cool, quiet image. his wife knew that he really liked it. he returned to new york hero. in 1932 he ran as a republican candidate for governor of n

along with chaplain black's inspiring invocation, the pledge reminds us of the true purpose of our workr responsibility to our country, our countrymen and to our conscience. i'm particularly pleased to seat senate open this morning. as we all know, la week at this time, even as recently as just a few evenings ago, whether the government would stay open was a very real question. as i said here late on friday night, i am a pleased we reached an agreement on a budget in time to keep the government operating. i am pleased that the budget will make historic cuts saving the country money so we can lower our deficit and do a better job of living within our means. throughout the last few weeks, i reminded the senate this negotiation, like any negotiation, neither side would get everything they wanted. from the start i also expressed my firm belief that what we cut will always be more important than how much we cut. that's because our nation's budget is a representation of our values and what we value. it's one of the many ways we demonstrate as a congress and as a country what matters most to u

chaplain coughlin: the committee will come to order. -- the chair: the committee will come to order. members will take their seats. the house will come to order. members will take their conversations off the floor. the house will come to order. the committee will come to order. the house is in the committee of the whole house on the state of the union for the consideration of h.r. 1217 which the clerk will report by title. the clerk: a bill to repeal the prevention and public health fund. the chair: pursuant to the rule, the bill is considered read the first time. the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. pitts, and the gentleman from new jersey, mr. pallone, will each control 30 minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from pennsylvania. mr. pitts: thank you, mr. chairman. i yield myself such time as i may consume. the chair: the gentleman is recognized. mr. pitts: section 4002 of the paca, which my bill would repeal. the section authorizes the operations -- appropriations of and appropriates the fund to the treasury the following amounts, $500 million for f.y. 2010, $750 million for

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the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father coughlin. coge cog together, let us take the words of daniel webster which hang high over the speaker's chair and make them our own prayer today. lord god, let our age be the age of improvement. in a day of peace let us advance the arts of peace and works of peace. let us develop the resources of our land, call forth its powers, build up its institutions, promote all its great interests, and see whether we also in our day and our generation may not perform something to be remembered. let us cultivate a true spirit of union and harmony. let our conception be charged and enlarged to the circle of our duties. let us extend our ideas over the whole of the vast field in which we are called to act. let our object be our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country. by your blessing, almighty god, may the country itself become a vast and splendid monument not of oppression and terror, but of wisdom, of peace, and of liberty upon which the world may gaze with admiration forever. amen. the sp

and i saw this prayer from peter marshall back when he was chaplain of the senate. and just for historical purposes, one of his prayers in the senate he said, o father, give us the faith to believe that it is possible for us to live victoriously even in the midst of dangerous opportunity that we call crisis. help us to see that there is something better than patient endurance or keeping a stiff upper lip and that whistling in the dark is not really bravery. i yield back. mr. burton: i thank my colleague for coming down to the floor and, mr. speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from indiana rise? mr. burton: mr. speaker, i move that the house do now adjourn. the speaker pro tempore: the question is on the motion to adjourn. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. the ayes have it. the motion is adopted. according according -- has until next wednesday, april 6, to approve a spending bill. if it does not, the previously approved budget outlined in hr one would go into ef

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