DSG legislative report, 1983-01-03

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DEMOCRATIC STUDY GROUP - U.S. HOUSE OF R RESENTATIVES - WASHINGTON. D.C - Tel. : ns.S&S8
HON. MATTHEW F. McHUGH (New York) - Chairman RIC.HARD P. CONLON - Executive Director
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SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 3, 1983
~: This DSG Legislative Report
covers Democratic Caucus activities
as well as House Floor legislative
business.
MONDAY, JAN. 3
Democratic Caucus -- Meets at 9:30 a.m. to c on~ider whether
to omit from the rules package for the 98th Congress the
proposed House rule change requiring two-thirds of the House
to sign a discharge petition on a Constitutional Amendment.
Opening Day Activities -- The House will convene at noon to
swear-in Members of Congress, elect the Speaker, and take up
a number of routine housekeeping measures, such as electing
House officers and notifying the Senate and President that
the House has convened.
Rules of the House -- H.Res. 1, will provide for the standing
rules of the 98th Congress (page 1). Key votes are expected.
TUESDAY, JAN. 4
* Democratic Caucus -- Meets at 10 a.m. to elect Committee
Chairmen for the 98th Congress.
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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 5
Nothing Scheduled.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, JAN. 6 & 7
Democratic Caucus -- Meets at 10 a.m. Thursday to consider
Steering & Policy Committee recommendations with respect
to Ways & Means, Budget. Appropriations, and other standing
committee aSSignments. Key votes are anticipated.
House Floor Action -- It is expected that there will be a
House session either Thursday afternoon or Friday to ratify
the actions of the Democratic Caucus and the Republican
Conference with respect to assignment of Members to House
committees.
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