WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Refugees

S. 3678, The Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2008

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3678 would promote freedom, human rights, and the rule of law in Vietnam....

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S. 3541, The Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3541 would address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries and by facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk....

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S. 3509, The Support for Vulnerable and Displaced Iraqis Act of 2008

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3509 would address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Iraq and potential security breakdown resulting from the mass displacement of Iraqis inside Iraq and as refugees into neighboring countries....

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H.R. 6328, To develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees - Cost per Average Family: $0.01

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6328 would develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees....

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S. 3288, The Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $377.00

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3288 would make appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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H.R. 6496, The Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6496 would address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries, and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq, by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk....

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S. 3230, The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $6445.91

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3230 would make appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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S. 3177, A bill to develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3177 would develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees....

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S. 3114, The Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3114 would provide safeguards against faulty asylum procedures, and it would improve conditions of detention for detainees....

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H.R. 6026, The Clean Global War on Terror Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6026 would make emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008....

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P.L. 110-346, The North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $0.91

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5834 would amend the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 to promote respect for the fundamental human rights of the people of North Korea....

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H.R. 5488, The Recovery and Stability of Iraq Act of 2008

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5488 would provide for the recovery and stability of Iraq....

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H. Con. Res. 298, Expressing the Sense of Congress on the Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H. Con. Res. 298 would express the Sense of Congress on the Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq....

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H. Con. Res. 288, Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H. Con. Res. 288 would express the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community....

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H.R. 5152, The Former Soviet Union Minority Relief Act of 2008

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5152 would authorize assistance for ethnic and religious minorities in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus....

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P.L. 110-181, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $4925.89

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4986 would provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services....

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P.L. 110-328, The SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act - Savings per Average Family: $5.67

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 2608 would amend section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to provide, in fiscal years 2008 through 2010, extensions of supplemental security income for refugees, asylees, and certain other humanitarian immigrants, and it would amend the Internal Revenue Code to collect unemployment compensation debts resulting from fraud....

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H. Con. Res. 274, Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H. Con. Res. 274 would express the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community....

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H.R. 4192, The Optimizing Visa Entry Rules and Demanding Uniform Enforcement Immigration Reform Act of 2007

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4192 would reform immigration to serve the national interest....

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H.R. 4065, The Border Enforcement, Employment Verification, and Illegal Immigration Control Act

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 4065 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws and it would enhance border security....

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P.L. 110-174, An original bill to authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies, and for other purposes - Cost per Average Family: $0.24

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2271 would authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies....

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P.L. 110-286, The Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.28

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3890 would amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to waive the requirement for annual renewal resolutions relating to import sanctions, impose import sanctions on Burmese gemstones, expand the number of individuals against whom the visa ban is applicable, and expand the blocking of assets and other prohibited activities....

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S. 2257, The Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2257 would impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, it would amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to prohibit the importation of gemstones and hardwoods from Burma, and it would promote a coordinated international effort to restore civilian democratic rule to Burma....

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H.R. 3938, The Bring Our Troops Home Responsibly Act of 2007

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3938 would repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107-243) and to require the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces in Iraq....

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H.R. 3824, The Relocation Empowerment and Placement Assistance for Iraqi Refugees Act of 2007

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3824 would provide assistance to Iraqi nationals who supported the United States....

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