WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Advice and consent of the Senate

S. 3731, The Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program Act of 2008

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 3731 would amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (division A of Public Law 110-343) to provide the Special Inspector General with additional authorities and responsibilities....

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P.L. 110-343, The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $2873.99

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1424 would amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans....

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S. 3674, The 21st Century Wellness Trust Act

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3674 would amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Wellness Trust....

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S. 3573, The Promoting Innovations to 21st Century Careers Act

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3573 would establish partnerships to create or enhance educational and skills development pathways to 21st century careers....

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S. 3556, A bill to improve the administration of the Minerals Management Service

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3556 would improve the administration of the Minerals Management Service....

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S. 3554, The Affordable Coverage for Small Employers Act of 2008

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3554 would provide employees of small employers with access to quality, affordable health insurance coverage....

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S. 3546, The Strategic Communications Act of 2008

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3546 would establish the National Center for Strategic Communication to advise the President regarding public diplomacy and international broadcasting to promote democracy and human rights....

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S. 3314, The National Oceans Protection Act of 2008

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3314 would protect the oceans and for other purposes....

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P.L. 110-388, A bill to provide for the appointment of the Chief Human Capital Officer of the Department of Homeland Security by the Secretary of Homeland Security - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2816 would provide for the appointment of the Chief Human Capital Officer of the Department of Homeland Security by the Secretary of Homeland Security....

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H.R. 6406, To elevate the Inspector General of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to an Inspector General appointed pursuant to section 3 of the Inspector General Act of 1978

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6406 would elevate the Inspector General of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to an Inspector General appointed pursuant to section 3 of the Inspector General Act of 1978....

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H.R. 6316, The Climate Market, Auction, Trust & Trade Emissions Reduction System Act of 2008

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6316 would reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through the creation of a domestic carbon market and international trade measures, and it would direct the revenue therefrom to public interests....

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S. 2774, The Federal Judgeship Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $4.34

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2774 would provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges....

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S. 3078, The National Innovation and Job Creation Act of 2008

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3078 would establish a National Innovation Council, to improve the coordination of innovation activities among industries in the United States....

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H.R. 6147, The Federal Emergency Management Advancement Act of 2008

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6147 would establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency as an independent agency....

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S. 2925, The National Energy Efficiency Development Act

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2925 would provide for research into the development of energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy technologies and it would foster the introduction of energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy technologies into the marketplace, with the goal of reducing United States oil imports....

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H.R. 5883, The Export Promotion Enhancement Act of 2008

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5883 would amend the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 to establish the Office of Trade Promotion in the Executive Office of the President....

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S. 2765, The Saving Social Security Act of 2008

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2765 would strengthen and permanently preserve social security....

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H.R. 5626, The Protect Our Troops and Our Constitution Act of 2008

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5626 would reassert the constitutional role of Congress in making long-term security commitments, it would defer significant long-term security commitments to Iraq to the next Administration and Congress, and it would maintain international legal authority and immunity for United States Armed Forces in Iraq by promoting the extension of the United Nations mandate....

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H.R. 1084, The Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $6.09

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1084 would amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies....

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S. 2691, The Farmer Red Tape Reduction Act of 2008

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2691 would amend the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to provide enhanced agricultural input into Federal rulemakings....

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H.R. 4916, The Aeronautics and Space Prize Act

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4916 would create a National Endowment to advance private sector development of aeronautics and space technologies by way of the National Advanced Space and Aeronautical Technologies Prize Award Program....

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P.L. 110-176, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the term of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 2436 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the term of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue....

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S. 1661, The Travel Promotion Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $5.96

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 1661 would communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities designed to increase travel in the United States from abroad....

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H.R. 4226, The Climate Stewardship and Economic Security Act of 2007

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4226 would accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances that will limit greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, reduce dependence upon foreign oil, and ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances....

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H.R. 4123, The High-Speed Rail Authority Development and Formation Act

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4123 would provide for the creation of a National High-Speed Rail Authority....

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