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View this email in your browser Legislative Snapshot United We Stand                                  February 11, 2023 Plan to join us on Monday evening, Feb. 13th, as we welcome Lynne Bowman as our guest speaker. Lynne ministers with the ASK Prayer network, and will be sharing her insights about the process of inner healing on this call . . . including her own testimony! Welcome, Lynne!   Conference number: 717-908-1834 Access Code: 616137# Time: 8:00 p.m. EST Welcome all to this wonderful time of sharing, one night before Valentine's Day, when we will come to know and to understand the love of our Savior for each one of us in these difficult times. Amen.   Capitol Hill Prayer Partners P.O. Box 5152 Herndon, VA 20172-1970 chpp1994@gmail.com Please Visit the Website Here > > > WE WELCOME YOUR GIFTS! The Daily Brief: Legislative Snapshot Saturday, February 11, 2023 "For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations." (Psalm 22:28) "We the People" "Standing United Together . . . Under the Cross of Christ" Today's Top Story  U.S. shoots down "high-altitude object" over Alaska at the direction of President Biden, White House says   The Pentagon, at the direction of President Biden, shot down a "high altitude object" over Alaska airspace on Friday, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby confirmed during Friday's White House briefing. The incident comes several days after the Pentagon took down a Chinese spy balloon that crossed much of the continental U.S.  Kirby, asked about the possibility of another object floating over U.S. airspace, said he "can confirm that the Department of Defense was tracking a high-altitude object over Alaska in the last 24 hours." The Pentagon is still assessing this latest object, and it's not clear who owns it or what its purpose was. The presence of surveillance equipment could not yet be confirmed, U.S. officials said. Kirby said this latest object was the size of a "small car," and over a "very sparsely populated" area, allowing for it to be taken down more easily than the Chinese spy balloon that was larger than the Statute of Liberty. Kirby said the president's main concern was the threat this latest object posed to civilian flights. This latest object was taken down off the Alaskan coast.  "The object was flying at an altitude of 40,000 feet and posed a reasonable threat to the safety of civilian flight," Kirby said. "Out of an abundance of caution and at the recommendation of the Pentagon, President Biden ordered the military to down the object and they did, and it came inside our territorial waters. Those waters right now are frozen but inside territorial airspace and over territorial waters. Fighter aircraft assigned to U.S. Northern Command took down the object within the last hour." Asked about the operation, Mr. Biden told reporters Friday, "It was a success."  The FAA closed some airspace in northern Alaska to support the Defense Department's operation. Kirby said the U.S. will attempt to recover the object, which did not appear to be manned or have maneuvering capabilities. (CVS News) Read more here. > > > See also:  "After US shoots down object over Alaska, Republicans tell Biden, I told you so" - Fox News Go here.   - Father God, we thank You that this vehilcle was taken down as quickly as it was, and that no one on the ground was harmed. We ask that every hidden thing inside this craft be revealed, and its uses be interpreted by skilled technicians in our military. Praise God. - "For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light." (Mark 4:22) TOP STORY #2 Syria Earthquake: Newborn Tied to Mother With Umbilical Cord Pulled From Rubble- Watch Viral Video, Thousands Offer To Adopt Security personnel found baby Aya buried under the rubble of a five-storey building for 10 hours during rescue operations in Syrian city of Jinderis hit by earthquake Thousands of people are willing to adopt a newborn girl born under the rubble of a collapsed building in northwest Syria after Monday's earthquake. According to a BBC report, the baby named Aya was attached to her mother's lifeless body by the umbilical cord while being rescued. Her parents and all four siblings died after an earthquake struck the city of Jinderis. Aya has been admitted to the hospital now. Security personnel carrying out rescue operations in Jinderis on Monday afternoon found baby Aya buried under the rubble of a five-storey building for 10 hours. A video of Aya's rescue has gone viral on social media. Security personnel can be seen rescuing the infant girl from the rubble in the viral video. They were climbing the rubble of the building to get to the others who were trapped. Aya's Pediatrician, Dr. Hani Maroof, says: "She was in terrible shape when she arrived here on Monday. She had swelling and wounds in many places on her body. Her body temperature was very low and she could hardly breathe." This girl's status is reportedly stable right now. After being discharged from the hospital, she will be taken to the home of his great-uncle, Salah al-Badran. According to The Associated Press (AP), al-Badran's home in the Syrian town of Jinderis was also destroyed during the earthquake. (ZEE News) Read more here.   - Father God, we offer You praise for the amazing survival of this newborn baby in the rubbles of the land of Turkey. According to CBS News, her name "Aya" means "miracle" and that's exactly what this is! May the whole world behold Your Glory in the midst of these ruins, in Jesus' name, amen and amen. - " and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty     instead of ashes, the oil of joy     instead of mourning, and a garment of praise     instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness,     a planting of the Lord     for the display of his splendor." (Isaiah 61:3) [Applied to those in these earthquake zones]   TOP STORY #3 Police secure the entrance to the neighborhood of former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana home, Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Carmel, Ind. MICHAEL CONROY / AP FBI search of Pence's home uncovers more documents   The FBI has discovered more relevant documents in a consensual search Friday of the Carmel, Ind., home of former Vice President Mike Pence. Federal authorities removed one document with classification markings and six additional pages without markings, according to a Pence official. "Following the discovery and disclosure of a small number of potentially classified documents that had inadvertently been transported to his home in Indiana, Vice President Pence and his legal team have fully cooperated with the appropriate authorities and agreed to a consensual search of his residence that took place today," Pence adviser Devin O'Malley said. "The Department of Justice completed a thorough and unrestricted search of five hours and removed one document with classified markings and six additional pages without such markings that were not discovered in the initial review by the vice president's counsel." Two officials confirmed the search to CBS News Friday morning, and local police said they were directing traffic in the area while the search was carried out. No warrant was issued, and the search took place with the cooperation of Pence's team. The Justice Department declined to comment. (CBS News) Read more here.   - Father God, as these documents continue to be uncovered, it does seem that this story has no ending. But Holy One, we know that You know all the facts in this matter, for You are our Omnisicent God! We pray that, in the end, only truth will emerge from these investigations, with no political spin attached. Thank You, Holy One, for hearing our prayers. In  Jeus' name, Amen and Amen - "And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”  (Matthew 21:22)  SUPER BOWL HUMAN TRAFFICKING ALERT! IJM: Is the Super Bowl the Largest Human Trafficking Event in the World? There's no definitive data that actually points to a significant increase in sex trafficking in the host city during the Super Bowl event. The persistent headlines over the years have connected the topics together though, and have led the Super Bowl to become associated with human trafficking awareness campaigns. While it's a less sensational headline, it is significantly more troubling that sex and labor trafficking are a problem every day, worldwide. There are 50 million people trapped in modern day slavery. It's enough to fill every seat of Phoenix's State Farm Stadium every day for the next two years. FBI on high alert, preparing for sex trafficking activity during Super Bowl The efforts to crack down on sex trafficking in Arizona ahead of Super Bowl McCain Institute: Human Trafficking, It’s Bigger than the Super Bowl Recent Floor Activity Daily Digests – House • Senate — Prayers — Committee Report Joint Session for the State of the Union Address • Progressive takeaways • Republican Response in English, • in Spanish • Senate Republican Leader Response • tense exchange on Social Security • Lawmakers react to address • lawmakers blast omission of Chinese spy balloon • Fact check of economic claims • Fact Checking 7 Claims • Misguided Policies in Address • McConnell slams Rick Scott over 12-point plan, says sunsetting Social Security, Medicare is a 'Rick Scott plan' only (which is consistent with how the Constitution is written: “No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law”) • Scott doubles down, invites Biden to debate, announces new Social Security, Medicare bill (Rick Scott bills) • Biden once offered budget bill strikingly similar to Rick Scott plan Senate — Daily Leader Remarks • Actions begun Senate confirms 1st Biden judicial nominee of 2023 House — Weekly Leader Colloquy • Bills • Actions passed Republicans read Constitution on House floor (Reading) House passes bill to end COVID vaccine requirement for foreign air travelers (H.R. 185, Floor Debate) While Biden says US-China relations have not been damaged by spy balloon incident, House unanimously approves resolution condemning China for 'brazen surveillance' (H.Res. 104, Floor Debate) House votes to overturn DC law allowing illegal immigrants to cast ballots in local elections (H.J.Res. 24, Floor Debate) House votes to overturn DC law softening penalties for murder, carjackings (H.J.Res. 26, Floor Debate) House passes resolutions to block DC noncitizen voting bill, criminal code Congress Last Week National Security / Military House leaders briefed on Chinese spy balloon • Top Intelligence Committee Democrat: 'We'll learn a lot' from downed balloon • Democrat rips Biden: ‘They got us on this one’ • House briefing turns tense • Greene calls for probe into why Trump was unaware of previous Chinese balloons • Rubio says ‘no parallel’ between Trump and Biden spy balloon incidents • Romney defends Biden's handling • Republicans ramp up criticism • Senate Republicans demand more information • 'Pounding on the door of the Pentagon': Senators push to keep out foreign spy balloons • GOP lawmakers say second object shot down undermines previous Biden Chinese spy balloon response AMERICANS Act would reinstate military members kicked out for refusing Covid vaccine, since mandate was repealed in January (H.R. 453, S. 29) Republicans Introduce Resolution to Stop Biden From Turning VA Hospitals Into Abortion Centers (S.J.Res. 10, H.J.Res. 31) • Lankford, Colleagues Push Effort to Block Illegal VA Abortion Rule Bipartisan bills would repeal authorization of Gulf, Iraq wars (S. 316, H.R. 932) Constitution House GOP seeks to divide, conquer Democrats on socialism Homeland Security Rep. Jeff Duncan Introduces Sweeping Border Security Package To Stop Record Illegal Immigration Mark Morgan Tells Republicans to ‘Stop Funding’ Border Crisis with the “feeding and housing of illegal aliens” Immigration Republican reaction to Biden's border remarks reveals how far off immigration reform is Tony Gonzales steps up to the plate on immigration and border security Rubio introduces bill stiffening penalties for 'coyotes' helping immigrants enter US (S. 381) Senators unveil bipartisan bill to protect Dreamers amid uncertainty over DACA (S. 365) Federal Spending GOP races from Medicare, Social Security third rail • Jeffries says ‘extreme MAGA’ Republicans consider Social Security a Ponzi scheme: 'Must stop them' House Republican introduces bill to flip funding in DC from stoves to crime (H.R. 928) McCarthy argues for debt limit and spending deal, rules out tax hikes, calls for spending cuts • Rick Scott ratchets up war with Mitch McConnell during debt limit battle: ‘Tired of caving’ • Blackburn proposes across-the-board spending cuts amid debt ceiling fight • Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus race to resolve debt ceiling impasse before 'unacceptable' default • House Republican says he's working with Democrats on 'fail-safe' option for debt ceiling Executive Manchin frustrated with Biden over implementation of Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169) Labor Secretary Marty Walsh to leave to run NHL players union • Congressional Black Caucus endorses Su to succeed Walsh as labor secretary Obama Cabinet secretary reveals process of choosing designated survivor (during the State of the Union address) Judiciary Cruz: Committee Advanced 6 ‘Extremist’ Judicial Nominees at Once to ‘Shield’ Them From Scrutiny New York Times editorial board presses Durbin to end Senate 'blue slip' judicial vetoes Supreme Court Republican senators submit amicus brief to Supreme Court arguing against student loan relief Justice — Punishing Evil, Praising Good (Romans 13:3-4; 1 Peter 2:14) Booker 'sobered' by prospects of police reform in divided Congress • Booker says he's talking with Scott, Graham • Rep. James Clyburn Urges Democrats To Give Ground Democrats can't decide if addressing crime is necessary or racist Corruption — Praising Evil, Punishing Good (Isaiah 5:20) Senators reintroduce bill to codify Roe, Legalize Abortions Up to Birth Nationwide (S. 317) Commerce Policy Conservatives should be wary of Biden's antitrust Trojan Horse House Democrat presses Musk on rise of antisemitism on Twitter Agriculture Policy A View of the 2023 Farm Bill at the Starting Line in the Senate Seven Worries About Farm Safety Net Heading Into Next Farm Bill Health Care Policy Questions for a COVID response Congressional Inquiry Government Must Take Health Care Staffing Shortages Seriously Big Government will not lower healthcare costs Congress Congressional centrists plot deal-cutting course in divided government What technology, special accommodations does Fetterman have in the Senate? • John Fetterman made it one month in the Senate before being hospitalized after feeling lightheaded • doctors rule out new stroke • Fetterman leaves hospital, to return to Senate next week • Fetterman hears voices like undecipherable Peanuts cartoon character after stroke • what happens if health complications force him to resign Congressional Hispanic Caucus leader facing ouster after firing top staffer for 'insubordination' • Democrats face high turnover, raising questions about a 'bad boss' problem Klobuchar rising: Leadership path opens for Minnesota Dem Matt Gaetz replaces Chip Roy on ‘weaponization’ panel Rep. Angie Craig assaulted in DC apartment building elevator • Craig statement: 'I was very, very lucky' not to be seriously injured • DC police arrest suspect Former aide accuses George Santos of sexual harassment • Democrats launch effort to expel Santos from Congress Pending Activity Committee Activity 5 Key Questions in Senate Panel’s Hearing on Chinese Spy Balloon Southwest admits major failure as Congress grills airline over mass flight cancellations Pete Buttigieg slammed by senators for not cracking down on airlines Senate Transportation Committee hears details of toll-road report Sanders seeks showdown with Schultz on Starbucks Senate panel debates safety net spending in upcoming farm bill Senate Judiciary Committee advances Gordon Gallagher nomination GOP, Dems clash on parental involvement, LGBTQ students at year's first Education hearing Partisan rift widens on immigration policy, as seen in two House hearings  Hunter Biden attorney rejects House Oversight request for records • House GOP's under-the-radar Hunter Biden problem: DOJ got there first Jim Jordan requests communications between Biden administration, social media companies Former Twitter execs tell Republicans they erred on Hunter Biden laptop story • Twitter Execs Testify That Their Election-Meddling Decisions Were Even Flimsier Than Previously Claimed • 6 Takeaways as House Probes Twitter's Burying of Hunter Biden Laptop Story Judiciary Committee interviews FBI whistleblower as House GOP probes 'weaponization' of DOJ House weaponization panel opens first hearing with a partisan bang • GOP senators testify on FBI in first ‘Weaponization’ panel hearing • Republicans make quick use of subpoenas Senate panel sets new hearing for Biden telecom nominee • Log Cabin Republicans call on Senate to reject Biden LGBT nominee Gigi Sohn to FCC Expanding ties with India is priority area for new U.S. House Foreign Relations Committee The states that won big in committee assignments in GOP-led House Ideological, regional diversity hallmarks of tax panel’s frosh Floor Outlook Senate Senators to be briefed on Chinese balloon next week (2/15), Schumer says Schumer: Implementation of already-enacted legislation “is going to be a top priority for Senate Democrats in the months to come.” Also, “lifting the debt ceiling” Senate Floor Schedule 3 p.m., Monday, February 13 , 2023 Program for Monday: Senate will, Lord willing, resume consideration of the nomination of Gina R. Mendez-Miro, of Puerto Rico, to be United States District Judge for the District of Puerto Rico. At 5:30 p.m., Senate will, Lord willing vote on confirmation of the nomination of Cindy K. Chung, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit. Following disposition of the nomination of Cindy K. Chung, Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Gina R. Mendez-Miro. Thursday, 2/9, Senate began consideration of 3 nominations: Lindsay C. Jenkins, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois Matthew L. Garcia, of New Mexico, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico Adrienne C. Nelson, of Oregon, to be United States District Judge for the District of Oregon House Floor Schedule House meets in Pro Forma sessions for the next two weeks. Committee Meeting Schedules Senate Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov Monday, February 13, 2023 Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Thursday, February 16, 2023 House Committee Meeting Schedules — Congress.gov Monday — February 13, 2023 Our Weekly Call to Repentance CHPP Welcomes You to Join Us Every Week in One Hour of Repentance Sunday evening at 10:00 p.m. EDT Dial 717-908-1983 Access Code: 9301470# Dear Saints, A lifestyle of REPENTANCE is so close to the heart of God. Indeed, He commands us to  "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!" Matthew 3:2 How, then, can we approach His Throne of GRACE, in repentance? We invite you to join us every week on Sunday evening, as we explore this vital topic together. We present a different prayer focus each week, leading us into repentance, so that we might approach His Throne of Grace in repentance, presenting ourselves to Him as a pure and a spotless Bride, without spot or wrinkle. (Ephesians 5:27) Praying together, we desire to fulfill the mandate of Psalm 139: " Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; 24 And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting." Psalm 139:24 You can join us, any Sunday evening, at 10:00 p.m. EST by calling: 717-908-1983 Access Code: 9301470# WELCOME! ". . . and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land. "Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place." (2 Chronicles 7:14,15) About Capitol Hill Prayer Partners To learn more about our ministry, and to sign up to begin receiving our daily alerts, please go here.   Subscribe to Our Alerts! Capitol Hill Prayer Partners welcomes all who wish to pray for our leaders to join us in prayer for our nation. 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