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<title>S. 3707, The National Principal Recruitment Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3707.html</link>
<description> S. 3707 would recruit, train, and support principals for high-need schools who are effective in improving student academic achievement....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200513135.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200513135.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 7203, The The Citizens' Commission on Educational Equity Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_7203.html</link>
<description> H.R. 7203 would provide for the establishment of a commission to engage in an informed, national, and public dialogue about how to ensure that each student in the United States receives an equitable education that enables the student to achieve his or her maximum academic potential....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512975.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512975.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 7154, The T-FELAS Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_7154.html</link>
<description> H.R. 7154 would amend title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 in order to authorize the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to eligible entities to recruit, select, train, and support Expanded Learning and After-School Fellows that will strengthen expanded learning initiatives, 21st century community learning center programs, and after-school programs....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512878.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512878.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3627, The Every Student Counts Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3627.html</link>
<description> S. 3627 would improve the calculation of, the reporting of, and the accountability for, secondary school graduation rates....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512921.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512921.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 7116, To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require States to include certain students with disabilities in the calculation of graduation rates, and to assess limited English proficient students who have been in the United States for 5 or more consecutive years</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_7116.html</link>
<description> H.R. 7116 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require States to include certain students with disabilities in the calculation of graduation rates, and to assess limited English proficient students who have been in the United States for 5 or more consecutive years....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512840.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512840.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 7063, The U.S. and the World Education Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_7063.html</link>
<description> H.R. 7063 would raise achievement in international education in elementary schools and secondary schools through grants to improve teacher competency and to support programs in international education that supplement core curricula in such schools....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512751.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512751.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. 3573, The Promoting Innovations to 21st Century Careers Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3573.html</link>
<description> S. 3573 would establish partnerships to create or enhance educational and skills development pathways to 21st century careers....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512798.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512798.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. 3545, The Investment in After-School Programs Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3545.html</link>
<description> S. 3545 would enhance after-school programs in rural areas of the United States by establishing a pilot program to help communities establish and improve rural after-school programs....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512682.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512682.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. 3534, The Vision Preservation Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3534.html</link>
<description> S. 3534 would provide for the expansion of Federal programs to prevent and manage vision loss....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512633.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512633.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6926, The Fast Track to College Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6926.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6926 would authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to support early college high schools and other dual enrollment programs....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512527.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512527.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3508, The Fast Track to College Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3508.html</link>
<description> S. 3508 would authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to support early college high schools and other dual enrollment programs....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512542.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512542.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6928, The After School Partnerships Improve Results in Education Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6928.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6928 would award grants to improve after-school interdisciplinary education programs....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512529.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512529.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3487, The Serve America Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3487.html</link>
<description> S. 3487 would amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand and improve opportunities for service....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512467.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512467.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3479, The Semester of Service Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3479.html</link>
<description> S. 3479 would amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Semester of Service grant program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512456.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512456.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6856, The Ready to Compete Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6856.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6856 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to award grants to prepare individuals for the 21st century workplace and to increase America's global competitiveness....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512392.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512392.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3459, The Connecting Education and Emerging Professions Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3459.html</link>
<description> S. 3459 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize a connecting education and emerging professions demonstration grant program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512414.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512414.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3431, The Time for Innovation Matters in Education Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3431.html</link>
<description> S. 3431 would establish expanded learning time initiatives....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512349.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512349.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. 3364, The Increased Student Achievement Through Increased Student Support Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3364.html</link>
<description> S. 3364 would increase the recruitment and retention of school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists by low-income local educational agencies....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512123.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512123.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6654, The Increased Student Achievement Through Increased Student Support Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6654.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6654 would increase the recruitment and retention of school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists by low-income local educational agencies....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512092.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512092.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6632, The Improving No Child Left Behind for All Students Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6632.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6632 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reform various programs and activities carried out under that Act....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512058.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512058.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3347, The Put School Counselors Where They're Needed Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3347.html</link>
<description> S. 3347 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to create a demonstration project to fund additional secondary school counselors in troubled title I schools to reduce the dropout rate....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512044.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512044.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. 3326, The Pathways to College Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3326.html</link>
<description> S. 3326 would authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to local education agencies to improve college access....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512022.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512022.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3324, The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education for the 21st Century Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3324.html</link>
<description> S. 3324 would provide leadership regarding science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education programs....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512020.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512020.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3289, The PRE-K Act - Cost per Average Family: $15.38</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3289.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3289 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve early education....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200506934.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200506934.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6525, The American History and Civics Achievement Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6525.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6525 would amend the National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act to require State academic assessments of student achievement in United States history and civics....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511856.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511856.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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