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P.L. 112-25, The Budget Control Act of 2011
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An original bill to make a technical amendment to the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.
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Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 8/1/2011: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 269 - 161 (Roll no. 690).
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