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<title>H.R. 7321, The Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act - Cost per Average Family: $88.77</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_7321.html</link>
<description> H.R. 7321 would authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers....
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3731, The Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3731.html</link>
<description> S. 3731 would amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (division A of Public Law 110-343) to provide the Special Inspector General with additional authorities and responsibilities....
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-343, The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $2873.99</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-343.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1424 would amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans....
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3674, The 21st Century Wellness Trust Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3674.html</link>
<description> S. 3674 would amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Wellness Trust....
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-403, The Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $3.94</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-403.html</link>
<description> S. 3325 would enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws....
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3573, The Promoting Innovations to 21st Century Careers Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3573.html</link>
<description> S. 3573 would establish partnerships to create or enhance educational and skills development pathways to 21st century careers....
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3556, A bill to improve the administration of the Minerals Management Service</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3556.html</link>
<description> S. 3556 would improve the administration of the Minerals Management Service....
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3554, The Affordable Coverage for Small Employers Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3554.html</link>
<description> S. 3554 would provide employees of small employers with access to quality, affordable health insurance coverage....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512722.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512722.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3546, The Strategic Communications Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3546.html</link>
<description> S. 3546 would establish the National Center for Strategic Communication to advise the President regarding public diplomacy and international broadcasting to promote democracy and human rights....
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3270, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $207.88</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3270.html</link>
<description> An original bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511860.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511860.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-314, The Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.33</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-314.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4040 would establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's products and to reauthorize and modernize the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3314, The National Oceans Protection Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3314.html</link>
<description> S. 3314 would protect the oceans and for other purposes....
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-388, A bill to provide for the appointment of the Chief Human Capital Officer of the Department of Homeland Security by the Secretary of Homeland Security - Cost per Average Family: $0.00</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-388.html</link>
<description> S. 2816 would provide for the appointment of the Chief Human Capital Officer of the Department of Homeland Security by the Secretary of Homeland Security....
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6406, To elevate the Inspector General of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to an Inspector General appointed pursuant to section 3 of the Inspector General Act of 1978</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6406.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6406 would elevate the Inspector General of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to an Inspector General appointed pursuant to section 3 of the Inspector General Act of 1978....
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6316, The Climate Market, Auction, Trust &amp; Trade Emissions Reduction System Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6316.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6316 would reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through the creation of a domestic carbon market and international trade measures, and it would direct the revenue therefrom to public interests....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511512.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511512.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2774, The Federal Judgeship Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $4.34</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2774.html</link>
<description> S. 2774 would provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510343.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510343.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3078, The National Innovation and Job Creation Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3078.html</link>
<description> S. 3078 would establish a National Innovation Council, to improve the coordination of innovation activities among industries in the United States....
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6147, The Federal Emergency Management Advancement Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6147.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6147 would establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency as an independent agency....
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6139, The Refinery Permit Process Schedule Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6139.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6139 would set schedules for the consideration of permits for refineries....
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2948, The Small Business Empowerment Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2948.html</link>
<description> S. 2948 would provide quality, affordable health insurance for small employers and individuals....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510851.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510851.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2925, The National Energy Efficiency Development Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2925.html</link>
<description> S. 2925 would provide for research into the development of energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy technologies and it would foster the introduction of energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy technologies into the marketplace, with the goal of reducing United States oil imports....
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5883, The Export Promotion Enhancement Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5883.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5883 would amend the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 to establish the Office of Trade Promotion in the Executive Office of the President....
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2765, The Saving Social Security Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2765.html</link>
<description> S. 2765 would strengthen and permanently preserve social security....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510334.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510334.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1084, The Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $6.09</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1084.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1084 would amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies....
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2691, The Farmer Red Tape Reduction Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2691.html</link>
<description> S. 2691 would amend the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to provide enhanced agricultural input into Federal rulemakings....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510135.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510135.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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