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<title>S. 1007, The United States-Brazil Energy Cooperation Pact of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.56</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1007.html</link>
<description> S. 1007 would direct the Secretary of State to work with the Government of Brazil and other foreign governments to develop partnerships that will strengthen diplomatic relations and energy security by accelerating the development of biofuels production, research, and infrastructure to alleviate poverty, create jobs, and increase income, while improving energy security and protecting the environment....
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 7110, Making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes - Cost per Average Family: $579.29</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_7110.html</link>
<description> H.R. 7110 would make supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512834.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512834.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>S. 3368, The SECTORS Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3368.html</link>
<description> S. 3368 would promote industry growth and competitiveness and it would improve worker training, retention, and advancement....
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6148, The Trade Agreement Benchmarks and Accountability Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6148.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6148 would make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511198.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511198.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. 6028, The Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $14.68</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6028.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6028 would authorize law enforcement and security assistance, and assistance to enhance the rule of law and strengthen civilian institutions, for Mexico and the countries of Central America....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511020.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511020.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5569, To extend for 5 years the EB-5 regional center pilot program - Cost per Average Family: $0.00</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5569.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5569 would extend for 5 years the EB-5 regional center pilot program....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510229.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510229.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5907, The Eagle Employers Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5907.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5907 would provide a Federal income tax credit for Eagle employers....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510768.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510768.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5705, The Clean Energy Partnership with India Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5705.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5705 would establish a commission to study methods for improving and promoting bilateral renewable energy cooperation between the United States and India....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510458.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510458.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2611, The Trade Agreement Benchmarks and Accountability Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2611.html</link>
<description> S. 2611 would make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509835.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509835.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2528, The Full Faith and Credit in Our Communities Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2528.html</link>
<description> S. 2528 would authorize guarantees for bonds and notes issued for community or economic development purposes....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509329.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509329.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. 2487, The Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2487.html</link>
<description> S. 2487 would increase community development investments by depository institutions....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509054.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509054.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4329, The NAFTA Accountability Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4329.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4329 would assess the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), it would require further negotiation of certain provisions of the NAFTA, and it would provide for the withdrawal from the NAFTA unless certain conditions are met....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508596.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508596.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4262, The Maximizing the Use of Federal Education Funds for Job Creation Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4262.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4262 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize additional flexibility to a State with an unemployment rate that is equal to or greater than 125 percent of the national unemployment rate to transfer funds among programs made available to such State by various provisions of that Act....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508511.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508511.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. 4058, The Maximizing the Use of Federal Funds for Job Creation Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4058.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4058 would grant to a State with an unemployment rate that is equal to or greater than 125 percent of the national unemployment rate authority to transfer funds among programs made available to such State by title 23, United States Code....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508151.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508151.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. 4048, The Gulf Coast Civic Works Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4048.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4048 would establish the Gulf Coast Recovery Authority to administer a Gulf Coast Civic Works Project to provide job-training opportunities and increase employment to aid in the recovery of the Gulf Coast region....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508141.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508141.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>S. 2222, The Trade Agreement Assessment Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2222.html</link>
<description> S. 2222 would require the International Trade Commission to report on the specific impact of each free trade agreement in force with respect to the United States on a sector-by-sector basis....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507992.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507992.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3428, The Rural America Digital Accessibility Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3428.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3428 would bridge the digital divide in rural areas....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507159.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507159.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>S. 1945, The Patriot Employers Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1945.html</link>
<description> S. 1945 would provide a Federal income tax credit for Patriot employers....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507038.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507038.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1859, The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $631.02</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1859.html</link>
<description> An original bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200506757.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200506757.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1361, The RECOVER Act - Cost per Average Family: $25.42</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1361.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1361 would improve the disaster relief programs of the Small Business Administration....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200503683.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200503683.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1467, The 10,000 Trained by 2010 Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.79</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1467.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1467 would authorize the National Science Foundation to award grants to institutions of higher education to develop and offer education and training programs....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200503867.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200503867.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2354, The American Fuels Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2354.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2354 would promote the national security and stability of the economy of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on oil through the use of alternative fuels and new technology....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505419.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505419.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>S. 1278, The Veterans and Survivors Employment and Training Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1278.html</link>
<description> S. 1278 would amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505108.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505108.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. 2130, The Comprehensive Transform America Transaction Fee Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2130.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2130 would require a study and comprehensive analytical report on transforming America by reforming the Federal tax code through elimination of all Federal taxes on individuals and corporations and replacing the Federal tax code with a transaction fee-based system....
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2068, The Southwest Regional Border Authority Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2068.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2068 would establish the Southwest Regional Border Authority....
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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