FairBol

I don't agree with the proposed tax on unimproved property/land.  Also, I need to point out that I requested clarification as to the reasoning behind such; I never got an answer to my query.  

8 hours ago, alaskancrabpuffs21 said:

Don't do the Trop

Why would we want to do Tropicana Field? That's in Tampa.  

Has a great picture of the Adirondacks (I assume?) as his banner pic. 

On 5/6/2021 at 1:49 PM, Kelly said:

As long as my slutting occurs off the clock, it’s nobody’s business but my own (and anyone who subscribes to my OnlyFans).

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@TPatterson: Unless I miss my guess, it appears that the nomination of Justice Sotomayor to CJ of #SCOTUS will not see Floor action anytime soon.  Elections have consequences....and the majority rules.  #MajorityRules #toughbreak

Aye.  

Aye:

Cloture on S.74 Safer America & Second Chance Act

S.74 Safer America & Second Chance Act

Patterson I to S.79 Reduce the Deficit Act

Roberts I to S.79 Reduce the Deficit Act

Nomination of Robert O. Work to Secretary of Defense

Cloture on S.19 400 Years of African American History Commission Act

Kelly I to S.88 Everyday American Jobs and Investment Act

S.19 400 Years of African American History Commission Act

Madison I to S.149 Veteran Omnibus Support Act

Cloture on S.149 Veteran Omnibus Support Act

Cloture on S.143 Bipartisan Health and Welfare Reauthorization Act of 2015

S.152 USA Freedom Act

S.149 Veterans Omnibus Freedom Act

S.153 Bipartisan Health and Welfare Reauthorization Act of 2015

Motion to Suspend and Pass S.200 Florida Investment Act of 2016

Motion to Suspend and Pass S.189 Korean War Veterans Memorial...

Motion to Suspend and Pass S.196 Survivors Bill of Rights Act

Cloture on S.206 Great American Infrastructure Investment Act of 2016

S.76 Nursing Act of 2014

Nay:

Blackwolf II to S.1 Gregory Hanes Act of 2015

Hershburger I to S.74 Safer America & Second Chance Act

Williams II to S.17 Adoptive Family Relief Act

Motion to Commit: PN02 Sonia M. Sotomayor

Cloture on S.152 USA Freedom Act

Motion to Suspend and Pass S.210 Higher Wage Promises...

Present:

Motion: Suspend and Consider Nomination of Elena Kagan...

Sponsor:

S.96 American Opportunity Act of 2015

S.141 First Amendment Defense Act

Cosponsor:

S.35 Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

S.149 Veterans Omnibus Support Act

Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015

Aye.  

Madame President,

I rise to a Point of Order.  

The amendment offered by my colleague from Wisconsin would strike Title II of the bill in its entirety.  At the moment, the specified voting language asks whether Title III should be struck. 

I ask that the record be changed to clarify that we are voting on striking Title II, rather than Title III.  

I yield.  

Aye, with reservations.  

Aye

I'd go with American Airlines Arena here, with a possibility of using LoanDepot Park for the final night of the convention.  I know from personal experience that the BB&T Center is a bit out of the way, being in a suburb of Fort Lauderdale (Sunrise, specifically). 

Hard Rock/Sunrise Stadium (which is actually in Miami Gardens) is a good pick, but IMHO, it costs a little too much.  Also, what are we going to do if it rains on convention night? Pardon me, but I don't think delegates are going to take too kindly to getting wet, LOL.  

By "Sunrise Stadium", I assume what is meant is Hard Rock Stadium, hope of the Dolphins?

Apologies again.  Developed a major toothache the other day, had to get a rush appointment with my dentist.  Seems some teeth need to come out.  I'm on antibiotics right now, so no pain....but that's the reason I've been MIA.  

Movies

Hope this works as an "Other" NPC contact.  Anywho....

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From The Desk of US Senator Thomas Patterson

 

August 10, 2016

 

Mr. Dave Pridemore, Executive Director

Camp Grace

Buford, GA 30519

 

Dear Mr. Pridemore,

 

I am pleased to extend my warmest congratulations to you, and the staff of Camp Grace, for another successful summer camp season. 

 

Over the years, Camp Grace has established a great tradition of service.  You've made a difference in the lives of countless urban youths across Georgia.  The dedication and hard work that your staff has put in is truly inspiring to witness.  

 

In Scripture, Mark 9:37 reads, "whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me".  Through your service to children and families, your organization has clearly been the recipient of many blessings.  I hope that your success and good fortune will continue for years to come.  

 

Best Wishes,

 

Thomas Patterson

United States Senator for Georgia

 

For....constituent services. 

Car

Nay.  

Aye.  

@TPatterson: Happy to see the Hanes Act signed into law.  Terrorists take note...we mean business.  #ToughOnTerror

Time to write another bill.  

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 

Mr. PATTERSON, for himself with thanks to Mr. LOEBSACK, introduces

 

A BILL

 

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain veterans receive in-patient psychiatric care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

 

 

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 

 

This Act may be cited as the "Local Psychiatric Care for Veterans Act".

 

SECTION 2. PROVISION OF IN-PATIENT PSYCHIATRIC CARE FOR VETERANS.

 

(a) In General.—Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1720G the following new section:

 

“§ 1720H. Provision of in-patient psychiatric care

 

   “(a) Requirement To Furnish Care.—Except as provided by subsection (b), upon the request of a covered veteran, the Secretary shall furnish, or continue to furnish, to the covered veteran in-patient psychiatric care at the facility of the Department that—

 

     “(1) is closest to where the veteran resides; and

 

     “(2) has the capacity and capability to provide such care.

 

   “(b) Non-Department Facilities.— (1) If the Secretary determines, on a case-by-case basis, that a facility of the Department does not have the capability or capacity to furnish in-patient psychiatric care to a covered veteran pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall furnish such care to such veteran at a non-Department facility.

 

     “(2) For purposes of determining the rates of reimbursement for a non-Department facility that furnishes in-patient psychiatric care pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary shall treat such non-Department facility as a health care provider being reimbursed pursuant to section 101(d)(2) of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-146).

 

   “(c) Covered Veteran Defined.—In this section, the term ‘covered veteran’ means a veteran who is—

 

     “(1) enrolled in the health care system established under section 1705(a) of this title; and

 

     “(2) entitled to in-patient psychiatric care furnished by the Secretary under this chapter.”.

 

    (b) Clerical Amendment.—The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1704 the following new item:

 

“1720H. Provision of in-patient psychiatric care.”.

 

SECTION 3. WHEN EFFECTIVE.

 

This Act shall take effect immediately upon signing by the President of the United States.  

 

Madame President,

I rise to a Point of Parliamentary Inquiry. 

Is Williams II identical to the former amendment proposed by the gentlelady from California, which was entitled "Williams I"? If so, should not Williams II be disqualified for being improper in its form? This chamber has rejected the (apparent) same.  Without a motion to reconsider, it is not generally in order to call the question again.  

I yield for a reply.  

Lawn