Last night late House Defense Appropriations with a manager's amendment for
Peer Review Research for gulf war illness for (7.5m) less than the requested
amount of 30 million was past.

ALS requested 4.8mil and got 1.5m per testimony of Congressman Brown (SC)
which would be for a national ALS Registry(General Mikolajcik) per House
VA-Hearing Subcommittee Hearing of July 26th. MS Society had requested 15million,
as far as I can find out from sources...that was not funded. Parkinson
Disease was also requesting funds and again I have not found out the amount they
received in this bill but they have gotten something.

Listen to the Hearing and review the testimony of witnesses at:
Subcommittee on Health Hearing
Gulf War Exposures
DATE/TIME/PLACE: July 26
(Thursday) 10:00 am, 334 Cannon
_Witness List_
(http://veterans.house.gov/hearings/schedule110/july07/07-26-07am/witness.shtml) | _Audio Coverage_
(http://veterans.house.gov/hearings/schedule110/july07/07-26-07am/7-26-07am.wma)

We had asked for 30 million for Congressionally Directed Medical Research
Defense because that was historically what we were receiving prior to 911 when
this area was zeroed out. In 05 appropriations bill we got 5 million for FY
06 funds. Which process started in February of this year with CDMRP process
after call for letters of intent in Nov-Dec 06 resulted in 80 submissions
that then led to 31 proposals reviewed in April 07. Those projects have now
been announced.

What is next? The Senate will deal with Defense
Appropriations/Authorizations when they return and a conference committee will deal with any differences
between House and Senate versions by October. There is a chance that an
omnibus bill will happen as they run closer to October deadlines. Those of us
that have actively worked this issue by trips to DC and house and senate
meetings will keep our eye on the ball.

That you can do is speak to your Senators and your Representatives while
they are home in August. We need continued support from all as we move forward
into final bill.

Here is the action from last night. It is interesting and educational to
see the earmarks that made it through to be passed to the Senate. That is why
I am including the reference to the House journal. It is good to be informed
as you go forth to talk to your elected representatives and senators.

Sincerely,
Denise _DSNurse@aol.com_ (mailto:DSNurse@aol.com)


_H.R. 3222_ (http://clerk.house.gov/cgi-bin/lgwww_bill.pl?203222) :
making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes

1:11 A.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 395 - 13 _(Roll no. 846)_
(http://clerk.house.gov/cgi-bin/vote.asp?year=2007&rollnumber=846) .
12:55 A.M. -
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of
the Whole House on the state of the Union.
12:54 A.M. -
The previous question was ordered without objection.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the
Union to report _H.R. 3222_ (http://clerk.house.gov/cgi-bin/lgwww_bill.pl?203222)
.
12:53 A.M. -
On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 109 - 301 _(Roll
no. 845)_ (http://clerk.house.gov/cgi-bin/vote.asp?year=2007&rollnumber=845)
.
12:50 A.M. -
On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 57 - 353 _(Roll
no. 844)_ (http://clerk.house.gov/cgi-bin/vote.asp?year=2007&rollnumber=844) .

12:45 A.M. -
On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 98 - 312 _(Roll
no. 843)_ (http://clerk.house.gov/cgi-bin/vote.asp?year=2007&rollnumber=843) .

12:42 A.M. -
On agreeing to the Campbell (CA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 91 - 317
_(Roll no. 842)_
(http://clerk.house.gov/cgi-bin/vote.asp?year=2007&rollnumber=842) .
12:38 A.M. -
On agreeing to the Walberg amendment Failed by recorded vote: 126 - 284
_(Roll no. 841)_
(http://clerk.house.gov/cgi-bin/vote.asp?year=2007&rollnumber=841) .
12:35 A.M. -
On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 161 - 249
_(Roll no. 840)_
(http://clerk.house.gov/cgi-bin/vote.asp?year=2007&rollnumber=840) .
12:30 A.M. -
On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 94 - 311 _(Roll
no. 839)_ (http://clerk.house.gov/cgi-bin/vote.asp?year=2007&rollnumber=839) .

12:26 A.M. -
On agreeing to the Sessions amendment Failed by recorded vote: 148 - 259
_(Roll no. 838)_
(http://clerk.house.gov/cgi-bin/vote.asp?year=2007&rollnumber=838) .
12:04 A.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was
the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on
which further proceedings had been postponed.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment
the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote,
announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and
the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:59 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole
proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment to prohibit funds to be used for the National Drug Intelligence
Center, Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
11:58 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment
the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote,
announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and
the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:48 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole
proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment to prohibit funds to be used for the Lewis Center for Education
Research.
11:47 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment
the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote,
announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and
the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:39 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole
proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment to prohibit funds to be used for the Doyle Center for
Manufacturing Technology.
On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by voice vote.
11:34 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole
proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment to prohibit funds to be used for Concurrent Technologies
Corporation.
On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by voice vote.
11:26 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole
proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment to prohibit funds to be used for Marine Desalination Systems,
Inc., in St. Petersburg, Florida.
On agreeing to the Campbell (CA) amendment Failed by voice vote.
11:21 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole
proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell amendment.
11:20 P.M. -
Amendment offered by Mr. Campbell (CA).

An amendment numbered 17 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the
use of funds to be used for Swimmer Detection Sonar Network.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Campbell amendment
the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote,
announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Campbell demanded a recorded vote
and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:15 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole
proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell amendment.
11:14 P.M. -
Amendment offered by Mr. Campbell (CA).

An amendment numbered 18 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the
use of funds under the heading "Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation,
Army" may be used for the Paint Shield for Protecting People From Microbial
Threats.
POSTPONED PROCEEDIGNS - At the conclusion of debate on the Walberg amendment
the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote,
announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Walberg demanded a recorded vote and
the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:10 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole
proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walberg amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Walberg.

An amendment numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the
use of funds to be used to award a grant or contract based on the race,
ethnicity, or sex of the grant applicant or prospective contractor.
11:09 P.M. -
By unanimous consent, the Castle amendment was withdrawn.
11:07 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole
proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castle amendment pending
reservation of a point of order.
Amendment offered by Mr. Castle.
On agreeing to the Inslee amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
11:06 P.M. -
Amendment offered by Mr. Inslee.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to waive or modify
regulations promulgated under chapter 43, 71, 75,or 77 of title 5, United States
Code.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Franks(AZ)
amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice
vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Franks(AZ) demanded a recorded
vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of
the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:00 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole
proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Franks(AZ) amendment.
10:59 P.M. -
On agreeing to the Issa amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
10:58 P.M. -
Amendment offered by Mr. Issa.
10:57 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment
the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote,
announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and
the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:51 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole
proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment to limit the use of funds for the Presidio Trust.
10:50 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sessions
amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote,
announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded a recorded vote
and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of
the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:46 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole
proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sessions amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Sessions.

An amendment numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the
uses of funds to be used to perform any cost study pursuant to the
provisions of OMB Circular A-76 if the study being performed exceeds a period of 24
months after initiation of such study with respect to a single function
activity or 30 months after initiation of such study for a multi-function activity.
10:45 P.M. -
By unanimous consent, the Rogers (MI) amendment was withdrawn.
10:44 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole
proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers(MI) amendment.
10:43 P.M. -
Amendment offered by Mr. Rogers (MI).

An amendment numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to increase
funds appropriated for cooperative threat reduction programs.
10:42 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Ross to act as Chairman of the
Committee.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union to a
previous special order.
Considered a previous order of the House.