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<title>S. 3168, The International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $36.02</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3168.html</link>
<description> S. 3168 would authorize United States participation in the replenishment of resources of the International Development Association....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511533.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511533.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2824, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2824.html</link>
<description> S. 2824 would amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510481.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510481.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 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. 5563, The Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5563.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5563 would reauthorize and reform the national service laws....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510223.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510223.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4138, The Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4138.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4138 would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to impose minimum nurse staffing ratios in Medicare participating hospitals....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508294.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508294.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4089, To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4089.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4089 would amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508214.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508214.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3887, The William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $8.48</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3887.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3887 would authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and it would enhance measures to combat forced labor....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507859.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507859.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4047, The Private Sector Whistleblower Protection Streamlining Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4047.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4047 would streamline the administration of whistleblower protections for private sector employees....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508140.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508140.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4023, To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4023.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4023 would amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508101.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508101.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>H.R. 3990, The Military Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3990.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3990 would reduce sexual assault and domestic violence involving members of the armed forces and their family members and partners through enhanced programs of prevention and deterrence, enhanced programs of victims services, and strengthened provisions for prosecution of assailants....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508052.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508052.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3796, The Early Warning and Health Care for Workers Affected by Globalization Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.28</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3796.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3796 would amend the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act to minimize the adverse effects of employment dislocation....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507744.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507744.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3749, The Methamphetamine Prevention Enhancement Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3749.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3749 would amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a Drug-Free Workplace Information Clearinghouse, and it would authorize programs to prevent and improve treatment of methamphetamine addiction....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507669.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507669.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-409, The Improving Government Accountability Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.71</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-409.html</link>
<description> H.R. 928 would amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, and create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200502964.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200502964.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2857, The Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act - Cost per Average Family: $39.27</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2857.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2857 would reauthorize and reform the national service laws....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200506261.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200506261.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3132, The Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3132.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3132 would amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200506702.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200506702.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3000, The Josephine Butler United States Health Service Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3000.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3000 would establish a United States Health Service to provide high quality comprehensive health care for all Americans and to overcome the deficiencies in the present system of health care delivery....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200506481.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200506481.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2504, The L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2504.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2504 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the admission of L-1 intra-company transferee nonimmigrants....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505655.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505655.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 910, The Healthy Families Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.17</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_910.html</link>
<description> S. 910 would provide for paid sick leave to ensure that Americans can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200504043.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200504043.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2248, The Redistricting Reform Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2248.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2248 would prohibit States from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and apportionment, and it would require States to conduct such redistricting through independent commissions....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505245.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505245.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>H.R. 2123, The Nurse Staffing Standards for Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2123.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2123 would amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505046.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505046.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2049, The Protecting America's Workers Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2049.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2049 would amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, it would increase protections for whistleblowers, and it would increase penalties for certain violators....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200504909.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200504909.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1244, The Protecting America's Workers Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1244.html</link>
<description> S. 1244 would amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, it would increase protections for whistleblowers, and it would increase penalties for certain violators....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200504952.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200504952.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1401, The Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $57.91</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1401.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1401 would improve the security of railroads, public transportation, and over-the-road buses in the United States....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200503769.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200503769.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1542, The Healthy Families Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1542.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1542 would provide for paid sick leave to ensure that Americans can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200504005.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200504005.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 985, The Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1.08</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_985.html</link>
<description> H.R. 985 would amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify which disclosures of information are protected from prohibited personnel practices and it would require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements to the effect that such policies, forms, and agreements are consistent with certain disclosure protections....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200503042.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200503042.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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