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This particular record of floor proceedings for the House of Representatives was selected for presentation since it is brief and provides an example of what many think is right about this country of ours. For all the things politicians do wrong there are at least a couple of things they do right on a regular basis. By now you are wondering if this blog author has completely lost his mind. Au contraire!The longstanding dispute generally held between conservatives and liberals or between those who favor and those who oppose religion may never end. With the long history and tradition of the nation being intertwined with spiritual matters and a widely held belief in God, those holding religious beliefs work as hard to maintain the tradition of religion in the United States as those who do not staunchly oppose it.There has also been controversy in recent years surrounding another tradition. That of reciting the pledge of allegiance at the beginning of various events like the start of the day in classrooms throughout the land. The primary complaint by opponents to this tradition centered on the pledge’s use of a reference to God. Again, the long standing dispute often battled on the grounds of the separation of church and state may never end.

The view from this blog if expressed completely would take more space than one post typically covers. It should be sufficient for the purposes of this post to limit the expression to the following. Part of what produces the strength for this nation to survive is for its citizens to understand that history, tradition and maintaining the values and beliefs responsible for forming this union are critical for it to endure.

Below is the record of floor proceedings as indicated which features the daily prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Stanford Matthews
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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 3, 2009
110TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION

12:00 P.M. -

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn Sine Die pursuant to the XXth Amendment to the Constitution.

11:59 A.M. -

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 3.

11:04 A.M. -

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

11:03 A.M. -

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Senate stating that that body had passed H.R. 7327 and had agreed to S. Con. Res. 107.

11:02 A.M. -

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

11:01 A.M. -

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

11:00 A.M. -

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael R. McNulty to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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