mr. garrett: i reserve, i should say. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. the gentlelady from alabama. ms. sewell: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady is recognized. ms. sewell: today i rise in support of h.r. 2274, the small business mergers, acquisitions, sales and brokerage simplification act of 2013. h.r. 2274 provides a much-needed exemption and clarification for current m&a brokers who perform services in connection with the transfer and ownership of small and medium-sized businesses in privately negotiated transactions. small and medium-sized businesses play a critical control in our economy. they provide jobs. they spur innovation and they strengthen our overall economy. in fact, over the past decade and a half, america's small businesses and entrepreneurs have created 65% of all new jobs in this country. as businesses grow, many small and medium-sized businesses reach a point where they want to and need to expand their

mrs. garrett. >> weiss: mrs. rrett was in-- had a big roll in the first season as the housekeeper to the drummonds, and by the second season, she was offered a spin-off on "the facts of life." >> mrs. garett, come quick! the pig is loose on the bus! >> don't get so excited,bus! tootie. he can't drive a stick-shift. >> silverman: nbc was desperate for new programming at that point. the idea of taking charlotte rae and spinning her off into a new comedy, another family comedy was great 'cause we were searching for a companion piece for "diff'rent strokes." it went on the air, and it was an instant success. >> narrator: thanks to "the facts of life" and its parent show "diff'rent strokes," nbc was finally gaining ground on the rival networks. many attributed nbc's gains to the 12-year-old kid who had become known as the mini don rickles. >> brown: gary coleman really became the star of nbc. he was credited with saving the network at that time. he was on all of the late-night shows. he had so much personality. he was

mr. garrett mentioned, can this data be reverse engineered? >> first of all, again, you're giving me quotes about the nsa which is not us and not what we're doing. >> i think you and the nsa air in a contest of who can collect the most information. the jury is still out. >> that categorization. however, in terms of what we are doing, we are making every effort to be very careful bulletin satisfying the federal law in terms of security and privacy and in terms of treating consumers properly. if we are careless with their permission, that is not consistent with our mission, and we're not. the question is, can this data be reverse engineered? >> the issue of whether data can be reverse engineered is a complicated one. as we try to areas much as the canada high-level. there may be information gathering that the government has done across many sectors a one time that cannot be reverse engineered, but may become more capable of having that happen. that is something we are very careful about and mindful of in thinking about. my point is, that is not

major garrett has details of mr. obama's plan. major? >> reporter: scott, the president ordered more judicial oversight and he said he wants to government to stop storing vast amounts of phone and internet data. but mr. obama did not fundamentally change counterterrorism surveillance and stoutly defended high-tech spying. >> we cannot prevent terrorist attacks or cyber threats without some capability to penetrate digital communications. whether it's to unravel a terrorist plot, to intercept malware that targets the stock exchange, to make sure air traffic control systems are not compromised, or to ensure hackers do not empty your bank accounts. we are expected to protect the american people. that requires us to have capabilities in this field. >> reporter: effective immediately, the national security agency must seek approval from a secret federal court before it can search its massive trove of telephone and internet data. there is an exemption for emergency terror threats. for now, the n.s.a. will continue to store surveillance data, bu

mr. garrett: i thank you. today we remember a somber moment in our nation's history. we must also remember what values our nation was founded on, remember that we must always protect those values. our declaration of independence promises life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and as the chairman of the constitution caucus, i pledge to fight for those liberties recognized by our founding fathers. for 41 years, since roe v. wade, more than 56 million unborn children have been denied the inalienable right that we hold so dear. for pro-abortion advocates, they want americans to believe that abortion is an ordinary medical procedure. but ending a human life is never ordinary and denying the most basic of rights, the right to life, to unborn children is not and never will be normal. discrimination against a person based upon their age, their size or development should never be acceptable. so i join my colleagues tonight to speak out for the value of human life, because we must speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. we must continue the fight to protect that mo

mr. bieber last year. do you see him taking the justin timberlake route or garrett route? >> garrett took drugs and ruined his life? >> yes and then got bald spots. >> i wish it were that one. i have a lot to say about this. no, i don't actually. >> he also crippled his friends. >> that's right. i forgot about that. i learned that from celebrity vh1. >> i learned that vince neil from motley crew killed a guy. everyone is talking about vince neil. where i live, not you coast ali leets. coastal elites. >> could the deportation trig area young war between young girls and the rest of america? >> there is already one going on. greg, you quoted an l.a. lawyer as saying he will not get deported? i talked to my sources in the l.a. county sheriff's department and the l.a. district attorney's office and they said there is an 87% chance that he will in fact be deported. >> who is your source? >> sources. i think the l.a. you talk i had to was corbin benson. >> he looks good without hair. >> he is doing commercials now, right? >> i don't know if it is a reverse mortgage or silver. it

mr. speaker, it's with great pride that i commemorate the 65th anniversary of richmond heights and patricia garrett's fantastic book. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman from arizona seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman from arizona is recognized for one minute. mr. barber: mr. speaker, on december 28, 1.3 million americans lost their unemployment insurance because congress failed to act. these families are struggling to put food on the table, to pay their bills, to heat their homes, and we have a responsibility to assist them in their time of need. and as they continue to find work, look for work. but instead congress will go home today without taking action, and this is just outrageous. every week the congress ignores its responsibilities to our citizens. 72,000 more americans lose their unemployment insurance, crucial assistance which not only supports them but also our economy. that is wh

mrs. the election to major league baseball hall of fame by the narrowest of margins. and jim harbaugh colin l. kemper forty-niners continue to prepare the panthers garrett the caroline not at the defense. carol eiders the 49ers' prepare for their next match up against the panthers on sunday. >> : female announcer: he needs a firmer he needs a firmer tempur-pedic... she wants a softer tempur-pedic... they both get what they need with the new tempur-choice, at sleep train the first tempur-pedic with multi-zone comfort control, featuring customizable shoulder, back, and leg support on each side. plus, get four years interest free financing. try the revolutionary new tempur-choice today! it's the perfect choice... ...for both of us! ♪ sleep train ♪ your ticket to a better night's sleep ♪ >> : 49 is practiced today this afternoon every wednesday for the last 17 weeks is a picture of capper nick patrick willis of parliament and the niners defense just and now appear. the about this business insuring its dressing no show a 40 niner's they held the carolina the note 10 points less time defense. at carolina has a good friend. i really believe that their most tal

mr. speaker, leaders, justices, judges, legislators, elected officials, distinguished guests, family, friends and fellow iowans, good morning. i offer a special welcome this morning to new representatives brian meyer and stan gustafson and new senator julian garrett. i look forward to working with you and all members of the general assembly. i stand here today honored to be serving as your governor, humbled by the opportunity and eager to meet the challenges we face. i am pleased to report on the condition of our state. over the past year, we have come together as families, as communities, as iowans, putting our differences aside to move iowa forward. because of our hard work last legislative session, iowa's economy, educational system and health are moving forward. iowans have proved time and time again, when working with one another rather than against one another, we can overcome any challenge. for example, the international olympic committee last year took action to eliminate wrestling from the olympics. more than 25,000 people joined us through an online petition to keep olympic wrestling, the entire iowa congressional delegation joined us and more than 30 other governors came together joining me in a letter to the ioc to keep wrestling. and

mr. garrett: mr. speaker, i ask for the yeas and nays. the speaker pro tempore: those favoring a vote by the yeas and nays will rise. a sufficient number having arisen, the yeas and nays are ordered. pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further proceedings on this otion will be postponed. for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition? mr. garrett: i move that the house suspend the rules and pass h.r. 801. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of the bill, please. the chair: union calendar number 242, h.r. 801. a bill to amend the securities exchange act of 1934 to make the shareholder threshold for registration of savings and loan holding companies the same as for bank holding companies. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from new jersey, mr. garrett, and the gentleman from connecticut, mr. himes, each will control 20 minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from new jersey. mr. garrett: thank you, madam speaker. i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legis