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Celebrating MLK's Dreams
April 3, 2008 -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, House Republican Leader John Boehner and other Congressional leaders joined together this morning in a congressional ceremony to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Friday marks the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. King. "Dr. King taught us that dreams have power -- and that dreams coupled with action have the power to change the world," said Senator Reid.
Reid added, "In Dr. King's memory, we must not be silent about the things that matter to this generation. It is not enough to honor him with speeches, tributes or ceremonies alone. He would be the first to tell us this. Our responsibility is to continue his dream - with courage and hard work - so that we can, as he said, "make our old world a new world."
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The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and resume consideration of S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Legislation, with 60 minutes of debate.
At approximately 11:10 a.m., there will be a series of roll call votes in relation to the following items: McConnell amendment No. 4720 (Energy) with a 60-vote threshold; Reid amendment (Energy) with a 60-vote threshold; passage of the Flood Insurance Legislation (either S. 2284 or H.R. 3121); and cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 980 (Collective Bargaining). If cloture on the motion to proceed is invoked, all post-cloture time will be yielded back and the motion to proceed will be agreed to.
The Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus luncheons.
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