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<title>H.R. 7099, The Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_7099.html</link>
<description> H.R. 7099 would amend titles 46 and 18, United States Code, with respect to the operation of submersible vessels and semi-submersible vessels without nationality....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512787.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512787.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-407, The Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-407.html</link>
<description> S. 3598 would amend titles 46 and 18, United States Code, with respect to the operation of submersible vessels and semi-submersible vessels without nationality....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512823.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512823.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3592, The New York/New Jersey High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Expansion Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3592.html</link>
<description> S. 3592 would designate 4 counties in the State of New York as high-intensity drug trafficking areas, and it would authorize funding for drug control activities in those areas....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512817.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512817.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6999, The Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6999.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6999 would restructure the Coast Guard Integrated Deepwater Program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512642.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512642.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-425, The Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $0.22</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-425.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6353 would amend the Controlled Substances Act to address online pharmacies....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511579.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511579.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3526, The Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3526.html</link>
<description> S. 3526 would enhance drug trafficking interdiction by creating a Federal felony relating to operating or embarking in a submersible or semi-submersible vessel without nationality and on an international voyage....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512606.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512606.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1211, The Saving Kids from Dangerous Drugs Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.01</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1211.html</link>
<description> S. 1211 would amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide enhanced penalties for marketing controlled substances to minors....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200504887.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200504887.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6801, The New York/New Jersey High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Expansion Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6801.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6801 would designate 4 counties in the State of New York as high-intensity drug trafficking areas, and it would authorize funding for drug control activities in those areas....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512305.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512305.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3351, The Drug Trafficking Interdiction Assistance Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3351.html</link>
<description> S. 3351 would enhance drug trafficking interdiction by creating a Federal felony for operating or embarking in a submersible or semi-submersible vessel without nationality and on an international voyage....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512048.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512048.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3198, A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the navigation of submersible or semi-submersible vessels without nationality</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3198.html</link>
<description> S. 3198 would amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the navigation of submersible or semi-submersible vessels without nationality....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511623.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511623.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6295, To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit operation by any means or embarking in any submersible or semi-submersible vessel that is without nationality and that is navigating or has navigated into, through or from waters beyond the outer limit of the territorial sea of a single country or a lateral limit of that country's territorial sea with an adjacent country, and for other purposes</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6295.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6295 would amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit operation by any means or embarking in any submersible or semi-submersible vessel that is without nationality and that is navigating or has navigated into, through, or from waters beyond the outer limit of the territorial sea of a single country or a lateral limit of that country's territorial sea with an adjacent country....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511476.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511476.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6257, The Assault Weapons Ban Reauthorization Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6257.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6257 would reinstate the Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511407.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511407.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6027, To provide highest preference in the use of foreclosed housing acquired using Federal loan or grant funds made available under the Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 for providing housing for disabled veterans and to prohibit the purchase or lease of such housing by any individual convicted under Federal or State law of a drug-dealing offense, a sex offense, or mortgage fraud</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6027.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6027 would provide highest preference in the use of foreclosed housing acquired using Federal loan or grant funds made available under the Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 for providing housing for disabled veterans and it would prohibit the purchase or lease of such housing by any individual convicted under Federal or State law of a drug-dealing offense, a sex offense, or mortgage fraud....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511019.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511019.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>H.R. 6021, To prohibit the purchase or lease of housing acquired using Federal loan or grant funds appropriated for the purchase and rehabilitation of foreclosed housing under the Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 by any individual convicted under Federal or State law of a drug-dealing offense, a sex offense, or mortgage fraud</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6021.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6021 would prohibit the purchase or lease of housing acquired using Federal loan or grant funds appropriated for the purchase and rehabilitation of foreclosed housing under the Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 by any individual convicted under Federal or State law of a drug-dealing offense, a sex offense, or mortgage fraud....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511003.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511003.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5829, The Public Housing Asset Management Improvement Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5829.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5829 would improve the Operating Fund for public housing of the Department of Housing and Urban Development....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510660.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510660.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5842, The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5842.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5842 would provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510673.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510673.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5802, The Food Assistance to Improve Reintegration Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5802.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5802 would amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal the denial of food stamp eligibility of ex-offenders....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510608.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510608.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3524, The HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $14.00</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3524.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3524 would reauthorize the HOPE VI program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507312.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507312.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2767, A bill to provide for judicial discretion regarding suspensions of student eligibility under section 484(r) of the Higher Education Act of 1965</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2767.html</link>
<description> S. 2767 would provide for judicial discretion regarding suspensions of student eligibility under section 484(r) of the Higher Education Act of 1965....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510336.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510336.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5157, The Removing Impediments to Students Education Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5157.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5157 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509605.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509605.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5035, The Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5035.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5035 would amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to eliminate increased penalties for cocaine offenses where the cocaine involved is cocaine base, it would eliminate minimum mandatory penalties for offenses involving cocaine, and it would use the resulting savings to provide drug treatment and diversion programs for cocaine users....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509451.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509451.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4842, To provide for only prospective effect of certain amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines relating to cocaine base sentencing</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4842.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4842 would provide for only prospective effect of certain amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines relating to cocaine base sentencing....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509230.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509230.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4911, The Human Growth Hormone Restriction Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4911.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4911 would amend the Controlled Substances Act to add human growth hormone to schedule III....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509299.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509299.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4900, The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4900.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4900 would reform the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, modernize firearms laws and regulations, protect the community from criminals....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509288.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509288.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4818, The Detectives Nemorin and Andrews Anti-Gun Trafficking Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4818.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4818 would combat illegal gun trafficking....
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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