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<title>P.L. 110-351, The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-351.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6893 would amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to connect and support relative caregivers, improve outcomes for children in foster care, provide for tribal foster care and adoption access, improve incentives for adoption....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512472.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512472.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6028, The Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $14.54</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6028.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6028 would authorize law enforcement and security assistance, and assistance to enhance the rule of law and strengthen civilian institutions, for Mexico and the countries of Central America....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511020.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511020.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2787, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2787.html</link>
<description> S. 2787 would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510393.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510393.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5658, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $5280.92</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5658.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5658 would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510383.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510383.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-181, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $4903.04</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-181.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4986 would provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509400.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509400.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2407, The Pregnant Women Support Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2407.html</link>
<description> S. 2407 would provide for programs that reduce the need for abortion, help women bear healthy children, and support new parents....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508529.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508529.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4065, The Border Enforcement, Employment Verification, and Illegal Immigration Control Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4065.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4065 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws and it would enhance border security....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508158.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508158.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4016, The Unemployment Insurance for Survivors Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4016.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4016 would provide unemployment insurance to those who are separated from their employment as a result of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508094.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508094.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4015, The Job Protection for Survivors Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4015.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4015 would provide job protection for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508093.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508093.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4014, The Native American Veterans Language Assistance Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4014.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4014 would prohibit discrimination in insurance coverage to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508092.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508092.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3990, The Military Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3990.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3990 would reduce sexual assault and domestic violence involving members of the armed forces and their family members and partners through enhanced programs of prevention and deterrence, enhanced programs of victims services, and strengthened provisions for prosecution of assailants....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508052.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508052.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2237, The Crime Control and Prevention Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2237.html</link>
<description> S. 2237 would fight crime....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508026.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508026.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2084, The School Safety and Law Enforcement Improvement Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $9.80</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2084.html</link>
<description> S. 2084 would promote school safety and improved law enforcement....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507483.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507483.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3576, The Employment Assistance for Victims of Domestic Abuse Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3576.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3576 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the work opportunity credit to include the hiring of certain domestic abuse victims by small employers....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507395.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507395.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3552, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the definition of &quot;refugee&quot; spouses of persons who have been forced to abort a pregnancy or undergo involuntary sterilization</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3552.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3552 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the definition of &quot;refugee&quot; spouses of persons who have been forced to abort a pregnancy or undergo involuntary sterilization....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507358.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507358.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3395, The Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3395.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3395 would amend title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure funding for grants to promote responsible fatherhood and strengthen low-income families....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507126.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507126.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3192, The Pregnant Women Support Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3192.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3192 would provide for programs that reduce the need for abortion, help women bear healthy children, and support new parents....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200506802.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200506802.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-180, The NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-180.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2640 would improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505922.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505922.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2395, The Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2395.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2395 would promote the economic security and safety of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505491.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505491.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2388, The Violence Against Immigrant Women Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2388.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2388 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to enhance protections for immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505466.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505466.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2188, The Kinship Caregiver Support Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2188.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2188 would establish kinship navigator programs, and it would establish kinship guardianship assistance payments for children....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505152.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505152.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1136, The Survivors' Empowerment and Economic Security Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1136.html</link>
<description> S. 1136 would promote the economic security and safety of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200504654.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200504654.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1585, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $6657.89</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1585.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1585 would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2007....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200504085.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200504085.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1542, The Healthy Families Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1542.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1542 would provide for paid sick leave to ensure that Americans can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200504005.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200504005.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 910, The Healthy Families Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.16</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_910.html</link>
<description> S. 910 would provide for paid sick leave to ensure that Americans can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200504043.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200504043.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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