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<title>S. 3384, The Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $0.43</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3384.html</link>
<description> S. 3384 would amend section 11317 of title 40, United States Code, to require greater accountability for cost overruns on Federal IT investment projects....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512233.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512233.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 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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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511772.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511772.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-422, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $201.60</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-422.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6063 would authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511071.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511071.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3043, The Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3043.html</link>
<description> S. 3043 would improve Federal land management, resource conservation, environmental protection, and use of Federal real property, by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to develop a multipurpose cadastre of Federal and real property and identifying inaccurate, duplicate, and out-of-date Federal land inventories....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511139.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511139.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5480, The Medicare Funding Warning Response Act of 2008 - Savings per Average Family: $131.89</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5480.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5480 would respond to a Medicare funding warning....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510046.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510046.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2662, The Medicare Funding Warning Response Act of 2008 - Savings per Average Family: $131.89</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2662.html</link>
<description> S. 2662 would respond to a medicare funding warning....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510058.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510058.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5532, The Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5532.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5532 would improve Federal land management, resource conservation, environmental protection, and use of Federal real property, by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to develop a multipurpose cadastre of Federal real property and identifying inaccurate, duplicate, and out-of-date Federal land inventories....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510152.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510152.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2669, The Green Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2669.html</link>
<description> S. 2669 would provide for the implementation of a Green Chemistry Research and Development Program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510080.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510080.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-140, The CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $3.79</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-140.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6 would reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200501248.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200501248.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5402, The Climate Change Center and Clearinghouse Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5402.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5402 would amend the Small Business Act to establish the Office of Environment, Energy, and Climate Change and to establish the Climate Change Center and Clearinghouse to provide support and information on climate change to small business concerns....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509921.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509921.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4036, The Cents and Sensibility Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4036.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4036 would amend title 31, United States Code, to save the American taxpayers money by immediately altering the metallic composition of the 1-cent coin, and it would require a prompt review and report, with recommendations, for cost-saving changes in the metallic content of other circulating United States coins....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508114.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508114.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>S. 680, The Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1.43</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_680.html</link>
<description> S. 680 would ensure proper oversight and accountability in Federal contracting....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200503413.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200503413.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-84, The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1533.13</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-84.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2669 would provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505958.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505958.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. J. Res. 18, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to a cost limit for providers operated by units of government and other provisions under the Medicaid program</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SJ_18.html</link>
<description> S.J. Res. 18 would provide for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to a cost limit for providers operated by units of government and other provisions under the Medicaid program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507317.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507317.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H. J. Res. 49, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medica id Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating a cost limit for providers operated by units of government and other provisions under the Medicaid Program</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HJ_49.html</link>
<description> H.J. Res. 49 would provide for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to a cost limit for providers operated by units of government and other provisions under the Medicaid Program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507316.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507316.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1233, The Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $102.68</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1233.html</link>
<description> S. 1233 would provide and enhance intervention, rehabilitative treatment, and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200504941.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200504941.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2850, The Green Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1.77</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2850.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2850 would provide for the implementation of a Green Chemistry Research and Development Program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200506246.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200506246.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1538, The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $8.36</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1538.html</link>
<description> S. 1538 would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505786.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505786.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1684, The Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $411.88</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1684.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1684 would authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008....
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2690, The College Affordability and Accountability Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2690.html</link>
<description> 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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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505979.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505979.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1428, The Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1428.html</link>
<description> S. 1428 would amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505484.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505484.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. 2351, The Health Coverage, Affordability, Responsibility, and Equity Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2351.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2351 would expand the number of individuals and families with health insurance coverage....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505416.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505416.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2252, The Government Reform Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2252.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2252 would create a national commission, modeled after the successful Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, to establish a timely, independent, and fair process for realigning or closing outdated, ineffective, or inefficient executive agencies....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505249.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505249.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 992, The Public Buildings Cost Reduction Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.82</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_992.html</link>
<description> S. 992 would achieve emission reductions and cost savings through accelerated use of cost-effective lighting technologies in public buildings....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200504310.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200504310.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2043, The Medicaid Access Project through Information Technology (MAP IT) Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2043.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2043 would provide for a Medicaid demonstration project for chronic disease management....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200504877.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200504877.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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