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S. 3417, A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to expand educational opportunities for recipients of temporary assistance for needy families

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3417 would amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to expand educational opportunities for recipients of temporary assistance for needy families....

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P.L. 110-246, The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6124 would provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012....

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P.L. 110-234, The Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $6102.04

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2419 would provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012....

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H.R. 5829, The Public Housing Asset Management Improvement Act of 2008

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5829 would improve the Operating Fund for public housing of the Department of Housing and Urban Development....

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H.R. 5490, The Section 8 Reform, Responsibility, and Accountability Act of 2007

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5490 would reform the program for rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937....

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H.R. 3599, The Creating Access to Rides Act

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3599 would authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to improve access to dependable, affordable automobiles by low-income families....

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H.R. 3395, The Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act of 2007

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3395 would amend title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure funding for grants to promote responsible fatherhood and strengthen low-income families....

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H.R. 3188, To eliminate the separate work participation rate requirements for 2-parent families under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3188 would eliminate the separate work participation rate requirements for 2-parent families under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families....

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S. 1730, The Pathways to Independence Act of 2007

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1730 would amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act, and it would reward States for engaging individuals with disabilities in work activities....

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H.R. 2401, The NOURISH Act of 2007

Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2401 would provide for greater access and opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers, it would create incentives for research, conservation, and market viability, it would provide a healthy and just work environment for agricultural workers, it would provide Americans with healthier food choices, and it would address hunger and poverty in the United States....

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S. 1424, The Farm, Nutrition, and Community Investment Act of 2007

Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1424 would provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013....

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H.R. 2129, The Feeding America's Families Act of 2007

Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2129 would strengthen the Food Stamp Act of 1977....

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H.R. 2144, The Farm, Nutrition, and Community Investment Act of 2007

Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2144 would extend and enhance farm, nutrition, and community development programs of the Department of Agriculture....

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S. 788, The Moving to Work Charter Program Act of 2007

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 788 would authorize the Moving to Work Charter program to enable public housing agencies to improve the effectiveness of Federal housing assistance....

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S. 349, The Small Business and Work Opportunity Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $5.75

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional tax incentives to employers and employees of small businesses....

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H.R. 458, The Public Housing Tenants Respect Act of 2007

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 458 would repeal the requirements under the United States Housing Act of 1937 for residents of public housing to engage in community service and to complete economic self-sufficiency programs....

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H.R. 403, The Disabled Veteran Housing Simplification Act of 2007

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 403 would amend section 12(c) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exempt residents of public housing who are determined by the Veterans Administration to be permanently and totally disabled from the requirement to perform community service....

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S. 248, The Encouraging Work Act of 2007

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 248 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and modify the work opportunity credit....

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S. 158, The Access to Affordable Health Care Act

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 158 would expand access to affordable health care and to strengthen the health care safety net and make health care services more available in rural and underserved areas....

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H.R. 5443, The Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2006 - Cost per Average Family: $10.36

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5443 would amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to change certain aspects of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) rental assistance programs. The bill would change requirements for the inspection of housing units, adjust targeting requirements, and expand eligibility for the Moving to Work program. It also would alter income, tenant rent, and funding calculations....

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S. 2020, The Tax Relief Act of 2005 - Savings per Average Family: $439.42

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

S. 2020 would make a number of changes to tax law. It would extend multiple expiring provisions; provide tax benefits for individuals and businesses in areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma; create incentives for donations to charity and reform tax laws applicable to charitable organizations; and make other various changes....

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S. 1021, The Workforce Investment Act Amendments of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $242.81

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1021 would amend and reauthorize the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA), the Wagner-Peyser Act, the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (RA). These programs provide a framework for adult education, job training, and employment service assistance. Some of the affected programs are permanently authorized (most of Wagner-Peyser), but others are currently authorized through 2005. S. 1021 would extend, through 2011, the existing mandatory program of stat...

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S. 667, The Personal Responsibility and Individual Development for Everyone Act - Cost per Average Family: $1145.64

Fri, 25 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

S. 667, the Personal Responsibility and Individual Development for Everyone (PRIDE) Act would: Reauthorize the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program at current funding levels (it would increase funding for some grants and establish several new grants, but also would eliminate funding for other related grants); Increase funding for child care programs and the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG), and continue funding abstinence education programs; Make several changes to eligibilit...

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