WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Minorities

S. 3641, A bill to authorize funding for the National Crime Victim Law Institute to provide support for victims of crime under Crime Victims Legal Assistance Programs as a part of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3641 would authorize funding for the National Crime Victim Law Institute to provide support for victims of crime under Crime Victims Legal Assistance Programs as a part of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984....

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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: $574.41

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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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S. 3541, The Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3541 would address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries and by facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk....

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P.L. 110-351, The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6893 would amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to connect and support relative caregivers, improve outcomes for children in foster care, provide for tribal foster care and adoption access, improve incentives for adoption....

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H.R. 6899, The Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act - Savings per Average Family: $42.58

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6899 would advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies while building a bridge to the future through expanded access to Federal oil and natural gas resources, revising the relationship between the oil and gas industry and the consumers who own those resources and deserve a fair return from the development of publicly owned oil and gas, ending tax subsidies for large oil and gas comp...

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S. 3487, The Serve America Act

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3487 would amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand and improve opportunities for service....

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S. 3459, The Connecting Education and Emerging Professions Act of 2008

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3459 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize a connecting education and emerging professions demonstration grant program....

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S. 3452, A bill to authorize the expansion of the Fort Davis National Historic Site in Fort Davis, Texas, and for other purposes

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3452 would authorize the expansion of the Fort Davis National Historic Site in Fort Davis, Texas....

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H.R. 6832, The Veterans' Programs Extension and Construction Authorization Act of 2008

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6832 would authorize major medical facility projects and major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2009, to extend certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs....

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H.R. 6733, The Midwest Schools Disaster Recovery Act

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6733 would provide assistance to local educational agencies in areas of the Midwest adversely affected by storms and severe flooding that occurred in May and June, 2008....

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H.R. 6685, To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide an annual grant to facilitate an iron working training program for Native Americans

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6685 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide an annual grant to facilitate an iron working training program for Native Americans....

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H.R. 6754, The White Mountain Apache Tribe Rural Water System Loan Authorization Act

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6754 would direct the Secretary of the Interior to provide a loan to the White Mountain Apache Tribe for use in planning, engineering, and designing a certain water system project....

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H.R. 6599, The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $1129.12

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6599 would make appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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S. 3335, The Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3335 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions....

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S. 3314, The National Oceans Protection Act of 2008

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3314 would protect the oceans and for other purposes....

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S. 3301, The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $1139.12

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3301 would make appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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H.R. 6518, The Justice Integrity Act of 2008

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6518 would increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal process....

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H.R. 6496, The Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6496 would address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries, and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq, by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk....

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S. 3258, The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $331.84

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3258 would make appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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S. 3245, The Justice Integrity Act of 2008

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3245 would increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal process....

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S. 3222, The Energy Transition Act of 2008

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3222 would promote the energy security of the United States....

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H.R. 6402, The Increasing Student Achievement through School Attendance Act

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6402 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish grants to increase student attendance....

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S. 3187, The Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2008

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3187 would establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner....

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S. 3194, The Oregon Surplus Federal Land Act of 2008

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3194 would transfer surplus Federal land administered by the Coast Guard in the State of Oregon....

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S. 3192, A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, the Coquille Indian Tribe, and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3192 would amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, the Coquille Indian Tribe, and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land....

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