ms. harris spent decades on the front line of democratic party and lgbt politics. he built a statewide, non- partisan, lgbt political advocacy organization in california and nevada. she got her start as a field organizer. she was chief of staff to supervisor harry britt. she then served in sacramento. she is survived by her partner, and their children, her granddaughter, his siblings, and her mother, who just celebrated her 90th birthday. the rest i submit. >> thank you. supervisor avalos wanted to be re-referred. supervisor avalos: 90. in response to supervisor farrell's hearing request, i would like to partner with him. i like the idea of how we can sustain families in san of francisco, and want to make sure there is part of the frame work around that to look at what is working and how families choose to stay in the city. in my experience, i know a lot of families with young children, even elementary school and middle school kids, who want to make it a go here in san francisco. i think the reason why families stay is such an important thing to consider. if we los

ms. mcconnell on reducing the national debt and the debt ceiling. this is after they met with harry reid for 30 minutes. he said everyone in the room leaves a significant deal remains possible. august 2 is the deadline to upset the -- raise the debt ceiling. former illinois gov. rod blagojevich was found guilty today on 17 corruption related charges including his attempt to sell an appointment to president obama is open senate seat. the jury found him not guilty on one count of the attempted extortion of rahm emanuel and that was president obama's chief of staff and now a chicago mayor. the jury could not come to an agreement of two of the charges. the judge agreed to release the former governor on bond and a sentencing hearing is set for august 1. here's a look at our prime-time schedule. our road to the right house coverage continues with minnesota republican michelle bodman announcing her bid for the 2012 republican presidential nomination. after that, the supreme court argument. there was a 7-2 decision say that california's law banning the sale of violent video games to minors

harry reid decision. it is time for them to get around and negotiate the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. the gentlelady is recognized. ms. ros-lehtinen: thank you. thank you, mr. speaker. i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady is recognized. the gentlelady will suspend. the house will be in order. the gentlelady may proceed. ms. ros-lehtinen: i thank the speaker. mr. speaker, i do not support a complete u.s. withdrawal from nato's operation unified protector. i believe that it is necessary for u.s. armed forces to remain engaged in a limited capacity. however, i cannot support an authorization which constitutes our current level of engagement for an entire year. this is what is proposed in h.j.res. 68 offered by my friend from florida, mr. hastings, and i therefore must rise in opposition to his resolution. this resolution not only authorizes u.s. military engagement in libya, far beyond even the 90-day nato extension, but it justifies u.s. military engagement in libya as undertaken to enforce a united nationsecurity council resolution and at the request of the transitional na