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<title>H.R. 3239, To require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to submit a report on the effects of the Merida Initiative on the border security of the United States, and for other purposes - Cost per Average Family: $0.00</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3239.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3239 would require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to submit a report on the effects of the Merida Initiative on the border security of the United States....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519047.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519047.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1340, The Crime Victims Fund Preservation Act of 2009 - Savings per Average Family: $3.43</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1340.html</link>
<description> S. 1340 would establish a minimum funding level for programs under the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 for fiscal years 2010 to 2014 that ensures a reasonable growth in victim programs without jeopardizing the long-term sustainability of the Crime Victims Fund....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200518629.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200518629.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2868, The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $10.61</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2868.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2868 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200518320.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200518320.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1692, The USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $0.10</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1692.html</link>
<description> S. 1692 would extend the sunset of certain provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act and the authority to issue national security letters....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519878.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519878.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1782, The Federal Judiciary Administrative Improvements Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $0.03</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1782.html</link>
<description> S. 1782 would provide improvements for the operations of the Federal courts....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200520277.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200520277.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1110, The PHONE Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $0.00</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1110.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1110 would amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent caller ID spoofing....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200515098.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200515098.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1261, The PASS ID Act - Cost per Average Family: $1.14</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1261.html</link>
<description> S. 1261 would repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005 and amend title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to better protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personally identifiable information collected by States when issuing driver's licenses and identification documents....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200518337.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200518337.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 797, The Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $9.59</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_797.html</link>
<description> S. 797 would amend the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act, the Indian Tribal Justice Act, the Indian Tribal Justice Technical and Legal Assistance Act of 2000, and the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to improve the prosecution of, and response to, crimes in Indian country....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200516592.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200516592.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1510, The United States Secret Service Uniformed Division Modernization Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $0.81</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1510.html</link>
<description> S. 1510 would transfer statutory entitlements to pay and hours of work authorized by the District of Columbia Code for current members of the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division from the District of Columbia Code to the United States Code....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519221.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519221.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 251, The Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $0.15</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_251.html</link>
<description> S. 251 would amend the Communications Act of 1934 to permit targeted interference with mobile radio services within prison facilities....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200514186.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200514186.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3245, The Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2009 - Savings per Average Family: $0.03</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3245.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3245 would amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act regarding penalties for cocaine offenses....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519053.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519053.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3360, The Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $0.05</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3360.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3360 would amend title 46, United States Code, to establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519287.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519287.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3376, The United States Mariner and Vessel Protection Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $0.00</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3376.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3376 would amend title 46, United States Code, to ensure the traditional right of self-defense of United States mariners against acts of piracy....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519321.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200519321.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. J. Res. 17, A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes - Savings per Average Family: $0.02</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SJ_17.html</link>
<description> S.J. Res. 17 would approve the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200518155.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200518155.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2965, The Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $2.51</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2965.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2965 would amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200518501.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200518501.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1233, The SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $2.08</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1233.html</link>
<description> S. 1233 would reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs and for other purposes....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200518213.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200518213.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 327, The Improving Assistance to Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $0.19</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_327.html</link>
<description> S. 327 would amend the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to improve assistance to domestic and sexual violence victims and provide for technical corrections....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200514394.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200514394.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1023, The Travel Promotion Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $23.77</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1023.html</link>
<description> S. 1023 would establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the United States....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200517390.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200517390.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2410, The Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 - Cost per Average Family: $391.77</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_2410.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2410 would authorize appropriations for the Department of State and the Peace Corps for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, and it would modernize the Foreign Service....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200517459.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200517459.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1676, The PACT Act - Cost per Average Family: $1.48</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1676.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1676 would prevent tobacco smuggling, and it would ensure the collection of all tobacco taxes....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200516048.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200516048.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 151, The Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $0.00</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_151.html</link>
<description> S. 151 would protect Indian arts and crafts through the improvement of applicable criminal proceedings....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200513571.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200513571.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 515, The Patent Reform Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $3.77</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_515.html</link>
<description> S. 515 would amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200515400.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200515400.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1748, The Fight Fraud Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $7.70</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1748.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1748 would amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance the investigation and prosecution of mortgage fraud and financial institution fraud....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200516195.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200516195.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1913, The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $0.09</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1913.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1913 would provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200516487.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200516487.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1139, The COPS Improvements Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $48.09</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1139.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1139 would amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200515127.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200515127.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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