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Agenda and committee activity

“One Minutes” (Unlimited) **Following one-minute speeches, the House will consider the thirty-two bills listed for consideration under suspension of the

  FIRST VOTE OF THE WEEK: LAST VOTE PREDICTED: Monday 6:30 p.m. Thursday Legislative Program – 51600 | Floor Information – 57400 | Whip Information – 63210

With the apparent collapse of the nuclear renaissance of the early 2000s, many are looking to advanced nuclear-reactor technologies to reinvigorate the domestic nuclear industry. Advanced nuclear technologies enjoy favor from a diverse political set motivated by the prospect of deploying nuclear technology into new industries, competition from Russia and China, perceived national security opportunities and threats, reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, and the glamour of Silicon Valley start-ups.

By delaying implementation of the Medicare drug entitlement while making the prescription drug discount a permanent feature ofMedicare, including the Medicare Advantage system that will takeeffect in 2006, Congress could deal with exploding costs andestablish the foundation for a Medicare drug program thataccommodates, rather than displaces, a wide variety ofprivate-sector drug options.