[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 121 (Wednesday, August 5, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S8785]
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                        House of Representatives

The House was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on 
Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at 2 p.m.




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                                 Senate

Wednesday, August 5, 2009
  The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was called to order by the Honorable 
Tom Udall, a Senator from the State of New Mexico.
  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Almighty God, holy, powerful, loving, good, thank You for expressing 
Your love to us with generous gifts. We are grateful for the gift of 
Your mercy, which delivers those bruised and battered by life. Thank 
You also for the peaceful satisfaction You give us as we strive to do 
Your will. Lord, You have sustained our families and loved ones and 
nourished us with the blessings of faithful friends. You also have 
honored us with the privilege of being called your children. You have 
showered our land from Your bounty with freedom, justice, strength, and 
resilience.
  Thank You for our lawmakers, who work to keep America strong, and for 
our military men and women and their families, who daily sacrifice to 
keep us free. Lord of hosts, we lift to You this day our gratitude and 
praise. Amen.

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