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H.R. 1065, The White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $1.87

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1065 would resolve water rights claims of the White Mountain Apache Tribe in the State of Arizona....

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S. 313, The White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $1.87

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

S. 313 would resolve water rights claims of the White Mountain Apache Tribe in the State of Arizona....

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H.R. 42, The Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 42 would establish a fact-finding Commission to extend the study of a prior Commission to investigate and determine facts and circumstances surrounding the relocation, internment, and deportation to Axis countries of Latin Americans of Japanese descent from December 1941 through February 1948, and the impact of those actions by the United States, and to recommend appropriate remedies....

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P.L. 111-84, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - Cost per Average Family: $14.09

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2647 would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for military activities of the Department of Defense, and it would prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2010....

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H.R. 1478, The Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $22.02

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1478 would amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care....

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S. 728, The Veterans' Insurance and Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $6.35

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

S. 728 would amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance veterans' insurance benefits....

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S. 1584, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1584 would prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity....

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S. 1578, A bill to amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the Federal Torts Claim Act) to extend medical malpractice coverage to free clinics and the officers, governing board members, employees, and contractors of free clinics in the same manner and extend as certain Federal officers and employees

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1578 would amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the Federal Torts Claim Act) to extend medical malpractice coverage to free clinics and the officers, governing board members, employees, and contractors of free clinics in the same manner and extend as certain Federal officers and employees....

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H.R. 3293, The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Cost per Average Family: $6160.66

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3293 would make appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010....

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H.R. 3285, To amend that portion of title 28, United States Code, commonly called the Tort Claims Act, in order to assure that individuals accompanying Federal employees who are engaged in missions for the United States Government in foreign countries have legal recourse against the Government for certain tort claims, and for other purposes

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3285 would amend that portion of title 28, United States Code, commonly called the Tort Claims Act, in order to assure that individuals accompanying Federal employees who are engaged in missions for the United States Government in foreign countries have legal recourse against the Government for certain tort claims....

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H.R. 3122, To confer upon the United States Court of Federal Claims jurisdiction to hear, determine, and render final judgment on any legal or equitable claim against the United States to receive just compensation for the taking of certain lands in the State of Missouri, and for other purposes

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3122 would confer upon the United States Court of Federal Claims jurisdiction to hear, determine, and render final judgment on any legal or equitable claim against the United States to receive just compensation for the taking of certain lands in the State of Missouri....

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S. 1414, The Fair Compensation Act of 2009

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1414 would confer upon the United States Court of Federal Claims jurisdiction to hear, determine, and render final judgment on any legal or equitable claim against the United States to receive just compensation for the taking of certain lands in the State of Missouri....

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P.L. 111-88, The Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Cost per Average Family: $2559.79

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010....

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H.R. 2847, The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Cost per Average Family: $569.05

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2847 would make appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010....

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H.R. 3063, The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Improvement Act of 2009

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3063 would provide for payment to the survivor or surviving family members of compensation otherwise payable to a contractor employee of the Department of Energy who dies after application for compensation under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000....

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S. 1347, The Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1347 would amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care....

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S. 1342, A bill to include Idaho and Montana as affected areas for purposes of making claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (42 U.S.C. 2210 note) based on exposure to atmospheric nuclear testing

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1342 would include Idaho and Montana as affected areas for purposes of making claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (42 U.S.C. 2210 note) based on exposure to atmospheric nuclear testing....

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H.R. 3017, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3017 would prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity....

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H.R. 3000, To 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

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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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S. 1306, The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Improvement Act of 2009

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1306 would provide for payment to the survivor or surviving family members of compensation otherwise payable to a contractor employee of the Department of Energy who dies after application for compensation under the Energy Employees occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000....

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H.R. 2984, The United States Mariner and Vessel Protection Act of 2009

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2984 would amend title 46, United States Code, to assist in the defense of United States mariners and vessels against piracy, and to ensure the traditional right of self-defense of those vessels against piracy....

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H.R. 2981, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2981 would prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity....

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H.R. 2932, The Stop Very Unscrupulous Loan Transfers from Underprivileged countries to Rich, Exploitive Funds Act

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2932 would prevent speculation and profiteering in the defaulted debt of certain poor countries....

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P.L. 111-68, The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 - Cost per Average Family: $1784.77

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2918 would make appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010....

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H.R. 1037, The Pilot College Work Study Programs for Veterans Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $0.43

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1037 would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a five-year pilot project to test the feasibility and advisability of expanding the scope of certain qualifying work-study activities under title 38, United States Code....

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