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<title>H.R. 6999, The Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6999.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6999 would restructure the Coast Guard Integrated Deepwater Program....
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6606, To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to impose requirements for the improvement of security camera and video surveillance systems at certain airports, and for other purposes</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6606.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6606 would direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to impose requirements for the improvement of security camera and video surveillance systems at certain airports....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512000.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512000.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3174, The Port Authority of New York/New Jersey Port      Security Task Force Implementation Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3174.html</link>
<description> S. 3174 would improve port and intermodal supply chain security....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511557.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511557.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5982, The Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $0.06</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5982.html</link>
<description> 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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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5909, To amend the Aviation and Transportation Security Act to prohibit advance notice to certain individuals, including security screeners, of covert testing of security screening procedures for the purpose of enhancing transportation security at airports, and for other purposes - Cost per Average Family: $0.00</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5909.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5909 would amend the Aviation and Transportation Security Act to prohibit advance notice to certain individuals, including security screeners, of covert testing of security screening procedures for the purpose of enhancing transportation security at airports....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510770.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510770.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5991, The Tax Relief for Transportation Workers Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5991.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5991 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for obtaining transportation worker identification credentials....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510948.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510948.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5915, The SAFE Truckers Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5915.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5915 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require motor vehicle operators transporting security sensitive material in commerce to obtain a transportation security card from the Secretary of Homeland Security....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510806.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510806.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5428, The Vessel Navigation and Safety Improvement Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5428.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5428 would direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to issue regulations requiring pilots of certain vessels to carry and utilize a portable electronic device equipped for navigational purposes....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200509954.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200509954.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4177, The Airport Security Enhancement Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4177.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4177 would amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to designate Federal special security zones at airports....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508357.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508357.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4065, The Border Enforcement, Employment Verification, and Illegal Immigration Control Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4065.html</link>
<description> 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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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508158.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508158.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. 2830, The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $77.39</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2830.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2830 would authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200506221.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200506221.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3531, The Accountability in Enforcing Immigration Laws Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3531.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3531 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to improve the interior enforcement of the immigration laws of the United States....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507336.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507336.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1413, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to address vulnerabilities in aviation security by carrying out a pilot program to screen airport workers with access to secure and sterile areas of airports - Cost per Average Family: $0.10</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1413.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1413 would direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to address vulnerabilities in aviation security by carrying out a pilot program to screen airport workers with access to secure and sterile areas of airports....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200503781.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200503781.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2881, The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $509.67</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2881.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2881 would amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, it would improve aviation safety and capacity, and it would provide stable funding for the national aviation system....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200506294.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200506294.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1891, A bill to provide limited immunity for reports of suspected terrorist activity or suspicious behavior and response</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1891.html</link>
<description> S. 1891 would provide limited immunity for reports of suspected terrorist activity or suspicious behavior and response....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200506824.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200506824.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1684, The Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $411.88</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1684.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1684 would authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200504259.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200504259.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2561, The Fast and Secure Travel at the Borders Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2561.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2561 would protect the United States by targeting terrorists at the border....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505791.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505791.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2288, The Airport Badge Security Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2288.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2288 would amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a civil penalty for failure of certain employers to collect or make reasonable efforts to collect an airport security badge from an employee on the date of termination of employment....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505296.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505296.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1981, To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to issue regulations establishing security standards for foreign repair stations performing maintenance for aircraft used to provide air transportation</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1981.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1981 would amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to issue regulations establishing security standards for foreign repair stations performing maintenance for aircraft used to provide air transportation....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200504781.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200504781.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 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. 1690, The Guaranteeing Airport Physical Screening Standards Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1690.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1690 would improve airport screening and security....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200504265.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200504265.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1638, The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1638.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1638 would extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200504181.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200504181.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1493, The Public Transportation and Rail Security Assistance Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1493.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1493 would authorize the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to public transportation agencies, over-the-road bus operators, railroads, and other certain entities to improve security....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200503913.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200503913.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 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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<title>S. 763, The Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $29.08</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_763.html</link>
<description> An original bill to provide the resources to protect public transportation from terrorism....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200503642.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200503642.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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