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“Senate” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Labor was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D275-D276 on March 13, 2017.
The Department provides billions in unemployment insurance, which peaked around 2011 though spending had declined before the pandemic. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, claimed the Department funds "ineffective and duplicative services" and overregulates the workplace.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
Monday, March 13, 2017
Daily Digest
Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S1753--S1782
Measures Introduced: Nine bills and one resolution were introduced, as follows: S. 607-615, and S.J. Res. 38.
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Measures Reported:
S. 327, to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to provide a safe harbor related to certain investment fund research reports, with amendments.
S. 444, to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to expand the investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company.
S. 462, to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to refund or credit certain excess payments made to the Commission.
S. 484, to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to terminate an exemption for companies located in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and any other possession of the United States, with amendments.
S. 488, to increase the threshold for disclosures required by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to compensatory benefit plans.
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Measures Considered:
Department of Labor Rule--Agreement: Senate began consideration of H.J. Res. 42, disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to drug testing of unemployment compensation applicants, after agreeing to the motion to proceed to consideration of the joint resolution.
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A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the joint resolution at approximately 2 p.m., on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.
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Appointments:
National Council on the Arts: The Chair announced, on behalf of the Democratic Leader, pursuant to Public Law 105-83, the reappointment of the following individual to serve as a member of the National Council on the Arts: Senator Baldwin.
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United States Holocaust Memorial Council: The Chair, on behalf of the President pro tempore, pursuant to Public Law 96-388, as amended by Public Law 97-84, and Public Law 106-292, reappointed the following Senators to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council: Senators Sanders and Franken.
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President's Export Council: The Chair, pursuant to Executive Order 12131, as amended and extended, appointed the following Senators to the President's Export Council: Senators Klobuchar and Gillibrand.
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Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: The Chair, on behalf of the President of the Senate, pursuant to Public Law 85-874, as amended, reappointed the following Senator to the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Senator Warner.
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Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki): The Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, pursuant to Public Law 94-304, as amended by Public Law 99-7, appointed the following Senators as members of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
(Helsinki) during the 115th Congress: Senators Cardin, Whitehouse, Udall, and Shaheen.
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Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China: The Chair, on behalf of the President of the Senate, pursuant to Public Law 106-286, appointed the following Members to serve on the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China: Senators Feinstein, Merkley, and Peters.
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Coats Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Daniel Coats, of Indiana, to be Director of National Intelligence.
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A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur on Wednesday, March 15, 2017.
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Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action:
Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
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Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.
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McMaster Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration the nomination of Herbert R. McMaster, Jr., to be Lieutenant General.
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A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Daniel Coats, of Indiana, to be Director of National Intelligence.
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Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action:
Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
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Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.
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Nomination Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nomination:
By 55 yeas to 43 nays (Vote No. EX. 86), Seema Verma, of Indiana, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Messages from the House:
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Measures Referred:
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Executive Communications:
Pages S1777-78
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages S1778-80
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Pages S1780-81
Additional Statements:
Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. (Total--86)
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Adjournment: Senate convened at 2 p.m. and adjourned at 6:16 p.m., until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S1781.)
