[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 1766]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   AUTHORITIES FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET


            Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

  Mr. GRASSLEY. 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 14, 2006, at 10 a.m., to 
conduct a hearing on the nomination of Mr. Randall S. Kroszner, of New 
Jersey, to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve 
System; Mr. Edward P. Lazear, of California, to be a member of the 
Council of Economic Advisers; Mr. Kevin M. Warsh, of New York, to be a 
member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


           Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to 
meet on Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at 10 a.m., on State and local 
issues and municipal networks.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


               committee on energy and natural resources

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during 
the session of the Senate on Tuesday, February 14 at 10 a.m. The 
purpose of this hearings is to discuss the Energy Information 
Administration's 2006 annual energy outlook on trends and issues 
affecting the United States Energy Market.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                     committee on foreign relations

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session 
of the Senate on Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at 10 a.m. to hold a 
hearing on the President's budget for foreign affairs, and a business 
meeting.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


        committee on homeland security and governmental affairs

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized 
to meet on Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at 10 a.m. for a hearing titled, 
``Hurricane Katrina: The Homeland Security Department's Preparation and 
Response.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                      committee on indian affairs

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Indian Affairs be authorized to meet on Tuesday, February 
14, 2006, at 2:30 p.m. in Room 485 of the Russell Senate Office 
Building to conduct an oversight hearing on the President's Fiscal Year 
2007 Budget Request for Indian Programs. Those wishing additional 
information may contact the Indian Affairs Committee at 224-2251.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                     committee on veterans' affairs

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Veterans' Affairs be authorized to meet during the session 
of the Senate on Tuesday, February 14, 2006, for a committee hearing on 
the Administration's proposed fiscal year 2007 Department of Veterans 
Affairs budget. The hearing will take place in room 418 of the Russell 
Senate Office Building at 10 a.m.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


            subcommittee on readiness and management support

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support be authorized to meet 
during the session of the Senate on February 14, 2006, at 2:30 p.m., in 
open session to receive testimony on improving contractor incentives in 
review of the defense authorization request for fiscal year 2007.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


             subcommittee on retirement security and aging

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Subcommittee on Retirement Security and Aging, be authorized to hold a 
hearing during the session of the Senate on Tuesday, February 14th at 
2:30 a.m. in SD-430.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


        subcommittee on trade, tourism, and economic development

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President. I ask unanimous consent that the 
Subcommittee on Trade, Tourism, and Economic Development be authorized 
to meet on Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at 2:30 p.m., on Canadian 
softwood lumber.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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