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<title>P.L. 110-412, The Personnel Reimbursement for Intelligence Cooperation and Enhancement of Homeland Security Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.00</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-412.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6098 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve the financial assistance provided to State, local, and tribal governments for information sharing activities....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511125.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511125.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. 7077, The QI Program Supplemental Funding Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_7077.html</link>
<description> H.R. 7077 would amend title XIX of the Social Security System to provide additional funds for the qualifying individual (QI) program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512765.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512765.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. 110-379, The QI Program Supplemental Funding Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-379.html</link>
<description> S. 3560 would amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide additional funds for the qualifying individual (QI) program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512728.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512728.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3549, The QI Program Supplemental Funding Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3549.html</link>
<description> S. 3549 would amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide additional funds for the qualifying individual (QI) program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512686.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512686.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>H.R. 3999, The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $9.49</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3999.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3999 would amend title 23, United States Code, to improve the safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, to strengthen bridge inspection standards and processes, and to increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges on the National Highway System....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508068.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508068.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. 3338, The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3338.html</link>
<description> S. 3338 would amend title 23, United States Code, to improve the safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, to strengthen bridge inspection standards and processes, and to increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges on the National Highway System....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512035.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512035.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2343, The Education Begins at Home Act - Cost per Average Family: $7.01</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2343.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2343 would expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, child abuse and neglect prevention, and early identification of developmental and health delays, including potential mental health concerns....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505408.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505408.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6157, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the exception from the 10 percent penalty for early withdrawals from governmental plans for qualified public safety employees</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6157.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6157 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the exception from the 10 percent penalty for early withdrawals from governmental plans for qualified public safety employees....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511207.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511207.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6139, The Refinery Permit Process Schedule Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6139.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6139 would set schedules for the consideration of permits for refineries....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511189.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511189.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6165, The End the Pain at the Pump Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6165.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6165 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to assist individuals confronting high gasoline and diesel fuel costs in commuting to work by allowing a refundable credit against income tax based on the business standard mileage rate for commuting miles....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511215.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511215.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6001, The Main Street U.S.A. Energy Security Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6001.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6001 would rebalance the United States energy portfolio, it would increase and utilize the Nation's domestic energy resources and supply, and it would strengthen energy security and independence....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510971.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510971.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5930, The Charitable Aid to Community Heroes Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5930.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5930 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow charitable organizations to collect and disperse deductible contributions for certain individuals who are injured or killed in an effort to protect life or property....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510835.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510835.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2900, The Partnership for Children and Families Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2900.html</link>
<description> S. 2900 would provide States with the incentives, flexibility and resources to develop child welfare services that focus on improving circumstances for children, whether in foster care or in their own homes....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510733.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510733.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2856, The Optional One Page Flat Tax Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2856.html</link>
<description> S. 2856 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide taxpayers a flat tax alternative to the current income tax system....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510620.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510620.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. 5577, The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $10.29</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5577.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5577 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510241.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510241.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. 1084, The Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $6.09</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1084.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1084 would amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200503217.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200503217.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5466, The Invest in KIDS Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5466.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5466 would improve outcomes for vulnerable children by investing in families, improving accountability in the child welfare system, and finding safe, stable, and permanent homes for foster children....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510006.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510006.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5234, The Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5234.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5234 would amend title 18, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to limit the misuse of Social Security numbers, and it would establish criminal penalties for such misuse....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509718.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509718.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5228, The Employee Changing Room Privacy Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5228.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5228 would protect employees from invasion of privacy by employers by prohibiting video and audio monitoring of employees when in an area where it is reasonable to expect employees to change clothing....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509712.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509712.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2554, The Civil Rights Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2554.html</link>
<description> S. 2554 would restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509577.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509577.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5129, The Civil Rights Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5129.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5129 would restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509557.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509557.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2523, The National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2523.html</link>
<description> S. 2523 would establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United States to provide for the construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509324.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509324.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>S. 2471, The USERRA Enforcement Improvement Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2471.html</link>
<description> S. 2471 would amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509037.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509037.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4272, To amend chapter 15 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for an additional, limited exception to the provision prohibiting a State or local officer or employee from being a candidate for elective office</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4272.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4272 would amend chapter 15 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for an additional, limited exception to the provision prohibiting a State or local officer or employee from being a candidate for elective office....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508521.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508521.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4247, The Strengthening the Transition and Reintegration Of the National Guard and Reserves Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4247.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4247 would improve certain compensation, health care, and education benefits for individuals who serve in a reserve component of the uniformed services....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508437.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508437.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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