WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Labor

H.R. 6382, The Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2008

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6382 would make technical corrections related to the Pension Protection Act of 2006....

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H.R. 6307, The Fostering Connections to Success Act

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6307 would amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to assist children in foster care in developing or maintaining connections to family, community, support, health care, and school....

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S. 3125, The Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3125 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions....

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S. 3098, The Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3098 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions....

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H.R. 6135, To establish a program for providing scholarships for nuclear science and nuclear engineering students, and for other purposes

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6135 would establish a program for providing scholarships for nuclear science and nuclear engineering students....

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H.R. 6160, The Roosevelt Scholars Act of 2008

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6160 would establish a scholarship program to encourage outstanding graduate students in mission-critical fields to pursue a career in the Federal Government....

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H.R. 6121, To provide for health care benefits for certain nuclear facility workers

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6121 would provide for health care benefits for certain nuclear facility workers....

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S. 3038, The Improved Adoption Incentives and Relative Guardianship Support Act of 2008

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3038 would amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to extend the adoption incentives program, to authorize States to establish a relative guardianship program, and to promote the adoption of children with special needs....

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S. 3036, The Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $12249.46

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3036 would direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases....

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P.L. 110-245, The Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $2.72

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6081 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide benefits for military personnel....

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H.R. 6049, The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 - Savings per Average Family: $72.05

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6049 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, and to provide individual income tax relief....

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H.R. 6043, To provide for an evaluation factor for defense contractors employing or subcontracting with recipients of certain special immigrant visas

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6043 would provide for an evaluation factor for defense contractors employing or subcontracting with recipients of certain special immigrant visas....

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H.R. 6028, The Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $13.86

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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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S. 3002, The Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3002 would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, and it would prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year....

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S. 3001, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $8903.05

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3001 would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and it would prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year....

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H.R. 5997, The Fairness in Trucking Transactions Act

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5997 would amend title 49, United States Code, to require a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder that collects a fuel surcharge to pay an amount equal to the surcharge to the person that bears the cost of the fuel....

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H.R. 6003, The Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $107.35

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6003 would reauthorize Amtrak....

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H.R. 5982, The Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $0.05

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5982 would direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, for purposes of transportation security, to conduct a study on how airports can transition to uniform, standards-based, and interoperable biometric identifier systems for airport workers with unescorted access to secure or sterile areas of an airport....

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H.R. 5977, The TRUCC Act

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5977 would amend title 49, United States Code, to require a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder that collects a fuel surcharge to disclose and pay the fuel surcharge to the person responsible for bearing the cost of the fuel....

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H.R. 5947, The Returning Soldiers' Bill of Rights Act

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5947 would amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a returning soldiers' bill of rights....

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H.R. 5934, The TRUCC Act

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5934 would amend title 49, United States Code, to require that fuel surcharges collected by a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder be passed through to the person responsible for bearing the cost of fuel....

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H.R. 5918, The SHOP Act

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5918 would amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible....

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H.R. 5907, The Eagle Employers Act

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5907 would provide a Federal income tax credit for Eagle employers....

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S. 2910, The TRUCC Act

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2910 would require brokers to disclose and pay independent truckers for any fuel surcharges received from shippers that relate to fuel costs paid for by the truckers....

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S. 2886, The Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2886 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions....

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