HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour Debate and at 10:00 a.m. begins Legislative Business. Suspensions (14 bills): 1) S. 474 - A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. (Sponsored by Sen. Hutchison / Financial Services Committee); 2) H.Res. 657 - Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Walz / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 3068 - Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) S. 1612 - International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 2003 - Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 2828 - To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the bombings of United States Embassies in East Africa on August 7, 1998 (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. 3432 - 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 635 - Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith (Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.Res. 676 - Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 10) H.Con.Res. 203 - Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran (Sponsored by Rep. Kirk / Foreign Affairs Committee); 11) H.Res. 564 - Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central America and supporting expanded cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central America to combat crime and violence (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee); 12) H.Con.Res. 200 - Condemning the violent suppression of Buddhist Monks and other peaceful demonstrators in Burma and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi" (Sponsored by Rep. King (NY) / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 13) H.R. 3571 - To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit individuals who have served as employees of the Office of Compliance to serve as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or General Counsel of the Office, and to permit individuals appointed to such positions to serve one additional term (Sponsored by Rep. Brady / House Administration Committee); 14) H.R. 3087 - To require the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other senior military leaders, to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces in Iraq (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Armed Services Committee) H.R. 3246 - Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) H.R. 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Price (NC) / Judiciary Committee) H.R. 928 - Improving Government Accountability Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Cooper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) H.R. 3648 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee)

HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour Debate and at 10:00 a.m. begins Legislative Business. Suspensions (14 bills): 1) S. 474 - A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. (Sponsored by Sen. Hutchison / Financial Services Committee); 2) H.Res. 657 - Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Walz / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 3068 - Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) S. 1612 - International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 2003 - Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 2828 - To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the bombings of United States Embassies in East Africa on August 7, 1998 (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. 3432 - 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 635 - Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith (Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.Res. 676 - Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 10) H.Con.Res. 203 - Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran (Sponsored by Rep. Kirk / Foreign Affairs Committee); 11) H.Res. 564 - Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central America and supporting expanded cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central America to combat crime and violence (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee); 12) H.Con.Res. 200 - Condemning the violent suppression of Buddhist Monks and other peaceful demonstrators in Burma and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi" (Sponsored by Rep. King (NY) / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 13) H.R. 3571 - To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit individuals who have served as employees of the Office of Compliance to serve as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or General Counsel of the Office, and to permit individuals appointed to such positions to serve one additional term (Sponsored by Rep. Brady / House Administration Committee); 14) H.R. 3087 - To require the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other senior military leaders, to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces in Iraq (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Armed Services Committee) H.R. 3246 - Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) H.R. 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Price (NC) / Judiciary Committee) H.R. 928 - Improving Government Accountability Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Cooper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) H.R. 3648 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee)

SENATE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE HEAD SENATOR DAVE DURENBERGER IS UPSET BECAUSE STILL ANOTHER MILITARY OFFICER HAS REFUSED TO TESTIFY. LT. COLONEL ROBERT EARLE, WHO WAS A DEPUTY TO OLIVER NORTH, IS THE LATEST TO REFUSE TO TALK WITH THE COMMITTEE.

HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour Debate and at 10:00 a.m. begins Legislative Business. Suspensions (14 bills): 1) S. 474 - A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. (Sponsored by Sen. Hutchison / Financial Services Committee); 2) H.Res. 657 - Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Walz / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 3068 - Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) S. 1612 - International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 2003 - Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 2828 - To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the bombings of United States Embassies in East Africa on August 7, 1998 (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. 3432 - 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 635 - Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith (Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.Res. 676 - Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 10) H.Con.Res. 203 - Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran (Sponsored by Rep. Kirk / Foreign Affairs Committee); 11) H.Res. 564 - Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central America and supporting expanded cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central America to combat crime and violence (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee); 12) H.Con.Res. 200 - Condemning the violent suppression of Buddhist Monks and other peaceful demonstrators in Burma and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi" (Sponsored by Rep. King (NY) / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 13) H.R. 3571 - To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit individuals who have served as employees of the Office of Compliance to serve as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or General Counsel of the Office, and to permit individuals appointed to such positions to serve one additional term (Sponsored by Rep. Brady / House Administration Committee); 14) H.R. 3087 - To require the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other senior military leaders, to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces in Iraq (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Armed Services Committee) H.R. 3246 - Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) H.R. 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Price (NC) / Judiciary Committee) H.R. 928 - Improving Government Accountability Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Cooper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) H.R. 3648 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee)

Members of Congress react to President Bush lifting sanctions on South Africa.

HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour Debate and at 10:00 a.m. begins Legislative Business. Suspensions (14 bills): 1) S. 474 - A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. (Sponsored by Sen. Hutchison / Financial Services Committee); 2) H.Res. 657 - Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Walz / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 3068 - Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) S. 1612 - International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 2003 - Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 2828 - To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the bombings of United States Embassies in East Africa on August 7, 1998 (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. 3432 - 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 635 - Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith (Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.Res. 676 - Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 10) H.Con.Res. 203 - Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran (Sponsored by Rep. Kirk / Foreign Affairs Committee); 11) H.Res. 564 - Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central America and supporting expanded cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central America to combat crime and violence (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee); 12) H.Con.Res. 200 - Condemning the violent suppression of Buddhist Monks and other peaceful demonstrators in Burma and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi" (Sponsored by Rep. King (NY) / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 13) H.R. 3571 - To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit individuals who have served as employees of the Office of Compliance to serve as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or General Counsel of the Office, and to permit individuals appointed to such positions to serve one additional term (Sponsored by Rep. Brady / House Administration Committee); 14) H.R. 3087 - To require the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other senior military leaders, to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces in Iraq (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Armed Services Committee) H.R. 3246 - Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) H.R. 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Price (NC) / Judiciary Committee) H.R. 928 - Improving Government Accountability Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Cooper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) H.R. 3648 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee)

HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour Debate and at 10:00 a.m. begins Legislative Business. Suspensions (14 bills): 1) S. 474 - A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. (Sponsored by Sen. Hutchison / Financial Services Committee); 2) H.Res. 657 - Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Walz / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 3068 - Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) S. 1612 - International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 2003 - Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 2828 - To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the bombings of United States Embassies in East Africa on August 7, 1998 (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. 3432 - 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 635 - Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith (Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.Res. 676 - Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 10) H.Con.Res. 203 - Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran (Sponsored by Rep. Kirk / Foreign Affairs Committee); 11) H.Res. 564 - Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central America and supporting expanded cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central America to combat crime and violence (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee); 12) H.Con.Res. 200 - Condemning the violent suppression of Buddhist Monks and other peaceful demonstrators in Burma and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi" (Sponsored by Rep. King (NY) / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 13) H.R. 3571 - To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit individuals who have served as employees of the Office of Compliance to serve as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or General Counsel of the Office, and to permit individuals appointed to such positions to serve one additional term (Sponsored by Rep. Brady / House Administration Committee); 14) H.R. 3087 - To require the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other senior military leaders, to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces in Iraq (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Armed Services Committee) H.R. 3246 - Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) H.R. 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Price (NC) / Judiciary Committee) H.R. 928 - Improving Government Accountability Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Cooper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) H.R. 3648 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee)

PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN ADDRESSES COMMENCEMENT AT UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY.

HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour Debate and at 10:00 a.m. begins Legislative Business. Suspensions (14 bills): 1) S. 474 - A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. (Sponsored by Sen. Hutchison / Financial Services Committee); 2) H.Res. 657 - Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Walz / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 3068 - Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) S. 1612 - International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 2003 - Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 2828 - To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the bombings of United States Embassies in East Africa on August 7, 1998 (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. 3432 - 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 635 - Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith (Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.Res. 676 - Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 10) H.Con.Res. 203 - Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran (Sponsored by Rep. Kirk / Foreign Affairs Committee); 11) H.Res. 564 - Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central America and supporting expanded cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central America to combat crime and violence (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee); 12) H.Con.Res. 200 - Condemning the violent suppression of Buddhist Monks and other peaceful demonstrators in Burma and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi" (Sponsored by Rep. King (NY) / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 13) H.R. 3571 - To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit individuals who have served as employees of the Office of Compliance to serve as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or General Counsel of the Office, and to permit individuals appointed to such positions to serve one additional term (Sponsored by Rep. Brady / House Administration Committee); 14) H.R. 3087 - To require the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other senior military leaders, to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces in Iraq (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Armed Services Committee) H.R. 3246 - Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) H.R. 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Price (NC) / Judiciary Committee) H.R. 928 - Improving Government Accountability Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Cooper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) H.R. 3648 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee)

PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON’S REMARKS AT A QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION WITH THE BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE.

HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour Debate and at 10:00 a.m. begins Legislative Business. Suspensions (14 bills): 1) S. 474 - A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. (Sponsored by Sen. Hutchison / Financial Services Committee); 2) H.Res. 657 - Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Walz / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 3068 - Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) S. 1612 - International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 2003 - Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 2828 - To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the bombings of United States Embassies in East Africa on August 7, 1998 (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. 3432 - 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 635 - Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith (Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.Res. 676 - Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 10) H.Con.Res. 203 - Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran (Sponsored by Rep. Kirk / Foreign Affairs Committee); 11) H.Res. 564 - Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central America and supporting expanded cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central America to combat crime and violence (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee); 12) H.Con.Res. 200 - Condemning the violent suppression of Buddhist Monks and other peaceful demonstrators in Burma and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi" (Sponsored by Rep. King (NY) / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 13) H.R. 3571 - To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit individuals who have served as employees of the Office of Compliance to serve as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or General Counsel of the Office, and to permit individuals appointed to such positions to serve one additional term (Sponsored by Rep. Brady / House Administration Committee); 14) H.R. 3087 - To require the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other senior military leaders, to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces in Iraq (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Armed Services Committee) H.R. 3246 - Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) H.R. 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Price (NC) / Judiciary Committee) H.R. 928 - Improving Government Accountability Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Cooper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) H.R. 3648 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee)

HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour Debate and at 10:00 a.m. begins Legislative Business. Suspensions (14 bills): 1) S. 474 - A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. (Sponsored by Sen. Hutchison / Financial Services Committee); 2) H.Res. 657 - Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Walz / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 3068 - Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) S. 1612 - International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 2003 - Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 2828 - To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the bombings of United States Embassies in East Africa on August 7, 1998 (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. 3432 - 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 635 - Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith (Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.Res. 676 - Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 10) H.Con.Res. 203 - Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran (Sponsored by Rep. Kirk / Foreign Affairs Committee); 11) H.Res. 564 - Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central America and supporting expanded cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central America to combat crime and violence (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee); 12) H.Con.Res. 200 - Condemning the violent suppression of Buddhist Monks and other peaceful demonstrators in Burma and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi" (Sponsored by Rep. King (NY) / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 13) H.R. 3571 - To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit individuals who have served as employees of the Office of Compliance to serve as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or General Counsel of the Office, and to permit individuals appointed to such positions to serve one additional term (Sponsored by Rep. Brady / House Administration Committee); 14) H.R. 3087 - To require the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other senior military leaders, to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces in Iraq (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Armed Services Committee) H.R. 3246 - Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) H.R. 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Price (NC) / Judiciary Committee) H.R. 928 - Improving Government Accountability Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Cooper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) H.R. 3648 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee)

HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour Debate and at 10:00 a.m. begins Legislative Business. Suspensions (14 bills): 1) S. 474 - A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. (Sponsored by Sen. Hutchison / Financial Services Committee); 2) H.Res. 657 - Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Walz / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 3068 - Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) S. 1612 - International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 2003 - Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 2828 - To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the bombings of United States Embassies in East Africa on August 7, 1998 (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. 3432 - 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 635 - Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith (Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.Res. 676 - Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 10) H.Con.Res. 203 - Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran (Sponsored by Rep. Kirk / Foreign Affairs Committee); 11) H.Res. 564 - Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central America and supporting expanded cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central America to combat crime and violence (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee); 12) H.Con.Res. 200 - Condemning the violent suppression of Buddhist Monks and other peaceful demonstrators in Burma and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi" (Sponsored by Rep. King (NY) / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 13) H.R. 3571 - To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit individuals who have served as employees of the Office of Compliance to serve as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or General Counsel of the Office, and to permit individuals appointed to such positions to serve one additional term (Sponsored by Rep. Brady / House Administration Committee); 14) H.R. 3087 - To require the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other senior military leaders, to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces in Iraq (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Armed Services Committee) H.R. 3246 - Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) H.R. 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Price (NC) / Judiciary Committee) H.R. 928 - Improving Government Accountability Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Cooper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) H.R. 3648 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee)

HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour Debate and at 10:00 a.m. begins Legislative Business. Suspensions (14 bills): 1) S. 474 - A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. (Sponsored by Sen. Hutchison / Financial Services Committee); 2) H.Res. 657 - Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Walz / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 3068 - Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) S. 1612 - International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 2003 - Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 2828 - To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the bombings of United States Embassies in East Africa on August 7, 1998 (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. 3432 - 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 635 - Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith (Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.Res. 676 - Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 10) H.Con.Res. 203 - Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran (Sponsored by Rep. Kirk / Foreign Affairs Committee); 11) H.Res. 564 - Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central America and supporting expanded cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central America to combat crime and violence (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee); 12) H.Con.Res. 200 - Condemning the violent suppression of Buddhist Monks and other peaceful demonstrators in Burma and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi" (Sponsored by Rep. King (NY) / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 13) H.R. 3571 - To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit individuals who have served as employees of the Office of Compliance to serve as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or General Counsel of the Office, and to permit individuals appointed to such positions to serve one additional term (Sponsored by Rep. Brady / House Administration Committee); 14) H.R. 3087 - To require the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other senior military leaders, to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces in Iraq (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Armed Services Committee) H.R. 3246 - Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) H.R. 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Price (NC) / Judiciary Committee) H.R. 928 - Improving Government Accountability Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Cooper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) H.R. 3648 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee)

HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour Debate and at 10:00 a.m. begins Legislative Business. Suspensions (14 bills): 1) S. 474 - A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. (Sponsored by Sen. Hutchison / Financial Services Committee); 2) H.Res. 657 - Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Walz / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 3068 - Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) S. 1612 - International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 2003 - Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 2828 - To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the bombings of United States Embassies in East Africa on August 7, 1998 (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. 3432 - 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 635 - Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith (Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.Res. 676 - Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 10) H.Con.Res. 203 - Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran (Sponsored by Rep. Kirk / Foreign Affairs Committee); 11) H.Res. 564 - Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central America and supporting expanded cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central America to combat crime and violence (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee); 12) H.Con.Res. 200 - Condemning the violent suppression of Buddhist Monks and other peaceful demonstrators in Burma and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi" (Sponsored by Rep. King (NY) / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 13) H.R. 3571 - To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit individuals who have served as employees of the Office of Compliance to serve as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or General Counsel of the Office, and to permit individuals appointed to such positions to serve one additional term (Sponsored by Rep. Brady / House Administration Committee); 14) H.R. 3087 - To require the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other senior military leaders, to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces in Iraq (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Armed Services Committee) H.R. 3246 - Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) H.R. 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Price (NC) / Judiciary Committee) H.R. 928 - Improving Government Accountability Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Cooper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) H.R. 3648 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee)

HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour Debate and at 10:00 a.m. begins Legislative Business. Suspensions (14 bills): 1) S. 474 - A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. (Sponsored by Sen. Hutchison / Financial Services Committee); 2) H.Res. 657 - Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Walz / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 3068 - Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) S. 1612 - International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 2003 - Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 2828 - To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the bombings of United States Embassies in East Africa on August 7, 1998 (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. 3432 - 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 635 - Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith (Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.Res. 676 - Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 10) H.Con.Res. 203 - Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran (Sponsored by Rep. Kirk / Foreign Affairs Committee); 11) H.Res. 564 - Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central America and supporting expanded cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central America to combat crime and violence (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee); 12) H.Con.Res. 200 - Condemning the violent suppression of Buddhist Monks and other peaceful demonstrators in Burma and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi" (Sponsored by Rep. King (NY) / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 13) H.R. 3571 - To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit individuals who have served as employees of the Office of Compliance to serve as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or General Counsel of the Office, and to permit individuals appointed to such positions to serve one additional term (Sponsored by Rep. Brady / House Administration Committee); 14) H.R. 3087 - To require the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other senior military leaders, to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces in Iraq (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Armed Services Committee) H.R. 3246 - Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) H.R. 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Price (NC) / Judiciary Committee) H.R. 928 - Improving Government Accountability Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Cooper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) H.R. 3648 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee)

HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour Debate and at 10:00 a.m. begins Legislative Business. Suspensions (14 bills): 1) S. 474 - A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. (Sponsored by Sen. Hutchison / Financial Services Committee); 2) H.Res. 657 - Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Walz / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 3068 - Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) S. 1612 - International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 2003 - Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 2828 - To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the bombings of United States Embassies in East Africa on August 7, 1998 (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. 3432 - 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 635 - Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith (Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.Res. 676 - Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 10) H.Con.Res. 203 - Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran (Sponsored by Rep. Kirk / Foreign Affairs Committee); 11) H.Res. 564 - Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central America and supporting expanded cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central America to combat crime and violence (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee); 12) H.Con.Res. 200 - Condemning the violent suppression of Buddhist Monks and other peaceful demonstrators in Burma and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi" (Sponsored by Rep. King (NY) / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 13) H.R. 3571 - To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit individuals who have served as employees of the Office of Compliance to serve as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or General Counsel of the Office, and to permit individuals appointed to such positions to serve one additional term (Sponsored by Rep. Brady / House Administration Committee); 14) H.R. 3087 - To require the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other senior military leaders, to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces in Iraq (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Armed Services Committee) H.R. 3246 - Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) H.R. 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Price (NC) / Judiciary Committee) H.R. 928 - Improving Government Accountability Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Cooper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) H.R. 3648 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee)

HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour Debate and at 10:00 a.m. begins Legislative Business. Suspensions (14 bills): 1) S. 474 - A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. (Sponsored by Sen. Hutchison / Financial Services Committee); 2) H.Res. 657 - Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Walz / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 3068 - Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) S. 1612 - International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 2003 - Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 2828 - To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the bombings of United States Embassies in East Africa on August 7, 1998 (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. 3432 - 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 635 - Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith (Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.Res. 676 - Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 10) H.Con.Res. 203 - Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran (Sponsored by Rep. Kirk / Foreign Affairs Committee); 11) H.Res. 564 - Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central America and supporting expanded cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central America to combat crime and violence (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee); 12) H.Con.Res. 200 - Condemning the violent suppression of Buddhist Monks and other peaceful demonstrators in Burma and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi" (Sponsored by Rep. King (NY) / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 13) H.R. 3571 - To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit individuals who have served as employees of the Office of Compliance to serve as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or General Counsel of the Office, and to permit individuals appointed to such positions to serve one additional term (Sponsored by Rep. Brady / House Administration Committee); 14) H.R. 3087 - To require the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other senior military leaders, to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces in Iraq (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Armed Services Committee) H.R. 3246 - Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) H.R. 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Price (NC) / Judiciary Committee) H.R. 928 - Improving Government Accountability Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Cooper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) H.R. 3648 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee)

HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour Debate and at 10:00 a.m. begins Legislative Business. Suspensions (14 bills): 1) S. 474 - A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. (Sponsored by Sen. Hutchison / Financial Services Committee); 2) H.Res. 657 - Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Walz / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 3068 - Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) S. 1612 - International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 2003 - Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 2828 - To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the bombings of United States Embassies in East Africa on August 7, 1998 (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. 3432 - 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 635 - Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith (Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.Res. 676 - Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 10) H.Con.Res. 203 - Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran (Sponsored by Rep. Kirk / Foreign Affairs Committee); 11) H.Res. 564 - Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central America and supporting expanded cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central America to combat crime and violence (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee); 12) H.Con.Res. 200 - Condemning the violent suppression of Buddhist Monks and other peaceful demonstrators in Burma and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi" (Sponsored by Rep. King (NY) / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 13) H.R. 3571 - To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit individuals who have served as employees of the Office of Compliance to serve as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or General Counsel of the Office, and to permit individuals appointed to such positions to serve one additional term (Sponsored by Rep. Brady / House Administration Committee); 14) H.R. 3087 - To require the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other senior military leaders, to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces in Iraq (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Armed Services Committee) H.R. 3246 - Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) H.R. 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Price (NC) / Judiciary Committee) H.R. 928 - Improving Government Accountability Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Cooper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) H.R. 3648 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee)

HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour Debate and at 10:00 a.m. begins Legislative Business. Suspensions (14 bills): 1) S. 474 - A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. (Sponsored by Sen. Hutchison / Financial Services Committee); 2) H.Res. 657 - Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Walz / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 3068 - Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) S. 1612 - International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 2003 - Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 2828 - To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the bombings of United States Embassies in East Africa on August 7, 1998 (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. 3432 - 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 635 - Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith (Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.Res. 676 - Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 10) H.Con.Res. 203 - Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran (Sponsored by Rep. Kirk / Foreign Affairs Committee); 11) H.Res. 564 - Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central America and supporting expanded cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central America to combat crime and violence (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee); 12) H.Con.Res. 200 - Condemning the violent suppression of Buddhist Monks and other peaceful demonstrators in Burma and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi" (Sponsored by Rep. King (NY) / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 13) H.R. 3571 - To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit individuals who have served as employees of the Office of Compliance to serve as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or General Counsel of the Office, and to permit individuals appointed to such positions to serve one additional term (Sponsored by Rep. Brady / House Administration Committee); 14) H.R. 3087 - To require the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other senior military leaders, to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces in Iraq (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Armed Services Committee) H.R. 3246 - Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) H.R. 2740 - MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Price (NC) / Judiciary Committee) H.R. 928 - Improving Government Accountability Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Cooper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) H.R. 3648 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee)