[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 34 (Thursday, February 26, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S2574]
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                    AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET


                      Committee on Armed Services

  Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of 
the Senate on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at 9:30 a.m., in open 
session to receive testimony on strategic options for the way ahead in 
Afghanistan and Pakistan.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


            Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

  Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet 
during the session of the Senate on February 26, 2009, at 10 a.m., in 
order to conduct a committee hearing entitled An Examination of the 
Administration's Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


           Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

  Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to 
hold a hearing during the session of the Senate on Thursday, February 
26, 2009, at 10 a.m., in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office 
Building.
  The Committee will examine Consumer Protection and the Credit Crisis 
and enforcement against fraudulent credit repair schemes under the 
Credit Repair Organization Act (CROA).
  Specifically, the Committee will examine consumer protection in 
credit counseling, debt management, and foreclosure rescue programs and 
fraud. The Committee will also examine oversight of the federal 
authorities, protecting distressed consumers from mortgage fraud scams, 
and steering families away from these fraudulent schemes toward a path 
of financial stability.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection it is so ordered.


               Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

  Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during 
the session of the Senate in order to conduct a hearing on Thursday, 
February 26, 2009, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate 
Office Building. The purpose of the hearing is to provide 
recommendations for reducing energy consumption in buildings through 
improved implementation of authorized DOE programs and through other 
innovative federal energy efficiency policies and programs.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                     Committee on Foreign Relations

  Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session 
of the Senate on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at 2:30 p.m., to hold a 
hearing titled ``Engaging Muslim Communities around the World.''
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


          Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

  Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be authorized to 
meet, during the session of the Senate, in order to conduct a hearing 
entitled ``Integrative Care: A Pathway To A Healthier Nation'' on 
Thursday, February 26, 2009. The hearing will commence at 10 a.m. in 
room 430 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                      Committee on Indian Affairs

  Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Indian Affairs be authorized to meet on Thursday, February 
26, 2009 at 10 a.m. in Room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building 
to conduct an oversight hearing on Youth Suicide in Indian Country.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                       Committee on the Judiciary

  Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of 
the Senate, in order to conduct an executive business meeting on 
Thursday, February 26, 2009, at 10 a.m. in room SD-226 of the Dirksen 
Senate Office Building.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                     Committee on Veterans' Affairs

  Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Veterans' Affairs be authorized to meet during the session 
of the Senate on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 10 a.m. to conduct a 
hearing on Caring for Veterans in Rural Areas. The Committee will meet 
in room 418 of the Russell Senate Office Building beginning at 9:30 
a.m.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                    Select Committee on Intelligence

  Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select 
Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of 
the Senate on February 26, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. to hold a closed meeting.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


    Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal 
                Workforce, and the District of Columbia

  Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs' Subcommittee 
on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the 
District of Columbia be authorized to meet during the session of the 
Senate on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at 2:30 p.m. in order to conduct 
a hearing entitled, ``Protecting Public and Animal Health--Homeland 
Security and the Federal Veterinarian Workforce.''
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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