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H.R. 7110, Making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes - Cost per Average Family: $573.59

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 7110 would make supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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H.R. 7107, To require, as a condition of participation in the programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, public institutions of higher education to charge dependent children of members of the Armed Forces a rate of tuition equal to the rate of tuition charged to in-State residents

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 7107 would require, as a condition of participation in the programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, public institutions of higher education to charge dependent children of members of the Armed Forces a rate of tuition equal to the rate of tuition charged to in-State residents....

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H.R. 6144, The Teach for Our Future Act of 2008

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6144 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand teacher loan forgiveness....

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S. 2189, The Student Bill of Rights

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2189 would provide for educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems....

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H.R. 3400, The Rebuilding America's Infrastructure

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3400 would fund capital projects of State and local governments....

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H.R. 3290, The School Environment Protection Act of 2007

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3290 would amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to require local educational agencies and schools to implement integrated pest management systems to minimize the use of pesticides in schools and to provide parents, guardians, and employees with notice of the use of pesticides in schools....

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H.R. 2690, The College Affordability and Accountability Act

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2690 would address rising college tuition by strengthening the compact between the States, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education to make college more affordable....

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H.R. 2470, The America's Better Classrooms Act of 2007

Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2470 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools....

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H.R. 2373, The Student Bill of Rights

Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2373 would provide for adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public school systems....

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H.R. 2130, The Comprehensive Transform America Transaction Fee Act of 2007

Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2130 would require a study and comprehensive analytical report on transforming America by reforming the Federal tax code through elimination of all Federal taxes on individuals and corporations and replacing the Federal tax code with a transaction fee-based system....

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H.R. 1828, The Teaching Fellows Act of 2007

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1828 would establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter and remain in the field of teaching at public schools....

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S. 912, The America's Better Classroom Act of 2007

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 912 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools....

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P.L. 110-97, To extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999 - Cost per Average Family: $1.99

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1124 would extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999....

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H.R. 1056, The Family Education Freedom Act of 2007

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1056 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a credit against income tax for tuition and related expenses for public and nonpublic elementary and secondary education....

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H.R. 887, The GRAD Act

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 887 would provide for Project GRAD programs....

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S. 343, A bill to extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999 - Cost per Average Family: $1.99

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 343 would extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999....

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H.R. 102, The Higher Education Science and Technology Competitiveness Act

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 102 would strengthen and expand scientific and technological education capabilities of associate-degree-granting colleges through the establishment of partnership arrangements with bachelor-degree-granting institutions....

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H.R. 4301, The Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $0.01

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4301 would direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer title to the lands and facilities that make up the nonpreferential lease parcels and unleased parcels of the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal in South Dakota to the state. During the five years following enactment, H.R. 4301 would allow any preferential leaseholder to purchase the parcel that is the subject of their lease for cash or on an installment basis. After five years, the bill would direct the Secretary to transfer any rema...

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H.R. 4855, A bill to amend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999 to reauthorize for 5 additional years the public and private school tuition assistance programs established under the Act - Cost per Average Family: $2.08

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4855 would amend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999 and reauthorize the District of Columbia tuition assistance grant (DCTAG) program for students who are residents of Washington, D.C. Current law authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary through fiscal year 2007, and H.R. 4855 would extend this authorization through fiscal year 2012....

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S. 1086, The Jacob Wetterling, Megan Nicole Kanka, and Pam Lychner Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act - Cost per Average Family: $5.16

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S. 1086 would place additional requirements on states and Indian tribes to establish or maintain registration programs for persons convicted of sex offenses. The bill would authorize the appropriation of necessary sums for fiscal years 2006 through 2009 for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to cover the costs of meeting these new requirements and existing federal requirements for sex-offender registration programs. (Most states have such programs, and current law authorizes the appr...

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