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<title>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: $574.71</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_7110.html</link>
<description> 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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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6899, The Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act - Savings per Average Family: $42.58</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6899.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6899 would advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies while building a bridge to the future through expanded access to Federal oil and natural gas resources, revising the relationship between the oil and gas industry and the consumers who own those resources and deserve a fair return from the development of publicly owned oil and gas, ending tax subsidies for large oil and gas comp...
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 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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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3478, The Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3478.html</link>
<description> S. 3478 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for the production of energy, to provide transportation and domestic fuel security, and to provide incentives for energy conservation and energy efficiency....
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3454, The Iraq Self-Sufficiency and American Energy Independence Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3454.html</link>
<description> S. 3454 would transfer unexpended Iraq reconstruction funds to develop renewable energy and improve energy efficiency in the United States....
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6709, The National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6709.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6709 would greatly enhance the Nation's path toward energy independence and environmental, energy, economic, and national security, by amending Federal policy to increase the production of domestic energy sources, it would dedicate fixed percentages of the royalties received for conservation programs, environmental restoration projects, renewable energy research and development, clean energy technology research and development, increased development of existing energy sources, and energy as...
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3349, The Energy Assistance Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3349.html</link>
<description> S. 3349 would increase energy assistance for low-income persons, and it would extend energy tax incentives....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512046.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512046.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. 3335, The Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3335.html</link>
<description> S. 3335 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512031.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512031.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. 3258, The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $331.90</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3258.html</link>
<description> S. 3258 would make appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511810.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511810.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6473, To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the conditions for the release of products from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve Account, and for other purposes</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6473.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6473 would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the conditions for the release of products from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve Account....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511771.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511771.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6474, To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to carry out a series of demonstration projects to promote the use of innovative technologies in reducing energy consumption and promoting energy efficiency and cost savings in the House of Representatives - Cost per Average Family: $0.09</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6474.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6474 would authorize the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to carry out a series of demonstration projects to promote the use of innovative technologies in reducing energy consumption and promoting energy efficiency and cost savings in the House of Representatives....
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3228, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for green roofs</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3228.html</link>
<description> S. 3228 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for green roofs....
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3224, The 10 Million-Solar Roofs Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3224.html</link>
<description> S. 3224 would increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic electricity by providing rebates for the purchase and installation of an additional 10,000,000 photovoltaic systems by 2018....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511711.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511711.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3222, The Energy Transition Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3222.html</link>
<description> S. 3222 would promote the energy security of the United States....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511709.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511709.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3170, A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the conditions for the release of products from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve Account, and for other purposes</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3170.html</link>
<description> S. 3170 would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the conditions for the release of products from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve Account....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511535.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511535.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6297, The Climate Change Drinking Water Adaptation Research Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6297.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6297 would enhance the ability of drinking water utilities in the United States to develop and implement climate change adaptation programs and policies....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511478.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511478.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>S. 3125, The Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3125.html</link>
<description> S. 3125 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511430.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511430.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>S. 3119, The Economic Recovery Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3119.html</link>
<description> S. 3119 would stimulate the economy by encouraging energy efficiency, infrastructure and workforce investment, and homeownership retention, and by amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide certain business tax relief and incentives....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511424.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511424.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>S. 3133, The Responsible Ownership of Public Land Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3133.html</link>
<description> S. 3133 would direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish an annual production incentive fee with respect to Federal onshore and offshore land that is subject to a lease for production of oil or natural gas under which production is not occurring, and it would authorize use of the fee for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects....
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6271, To provide for a green building certification program as part of the Energy Star program</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6271.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6271 would provide for a green building certification program as part of the Energy Star program....
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3098, The Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3098.html</link>
<description> S. 3098 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions....
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6171, The National Capital Region Leadership in Environmental and Energy Stewardship Commission Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6171.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6171 would provide for the establishment of a commission and a national competition to significantly improve the energy efficiency of and reduce emissions from Federal buildings in the National Capital Region....
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6155, The Renewable Investment and Consumer Protection Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6155.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6155 would establish and fund a Clean Energy Fund....
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3036, The Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $12627.68</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3036.html</link>
<description> S. 3036 would direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases....
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6065, The Green Schools Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6065.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6065 would promote green schools....
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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