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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. 3504, The Space Commerce Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3504.html</link>
<description> S. 3504 would provide technical corrections to the Technology Administration Act of 1998....
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3464, The International Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3464.html</link>
<description> S. 3464 would amend the Trade Act of 1974 to improve the international protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights....
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3439, The Recreational Performance Outerwear Apparel Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3439.html</link>
<description> S. 3439 would provide for duty free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear....
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6560, To establish an earned import allowance program under Public Law 109-53, and for other purposes</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6560.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6560 would establish an earned import allowance program under Public Law 109-53....
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6483, The Recreational Performance Outerwear Apparel Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6483.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6483 would provide for duty free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear....
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-140, The CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $3.79</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-140.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6 would reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200501248.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200501248.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. 4780, To enact title 51, United States Code, &quot;National and Commercial Space Programs&quot;, as positive law</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4780.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4780 would enact title 51, United States Code, &quot;National and Commercial Space Programs&quot;, as positive law....
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4104, The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4104.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4104 would make appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508238.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508238.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2222, The Trade Agreement Assessment Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2222.html</link>
<description> S. 2222 would require the International Trade Commission to report on the specific impact of each free trade agreement in force with respect to the United States on a sector-by-sector basis....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507992.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507992.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3775, The Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $4.62</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3775.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3775 would support research and development of new industrial processes and technologies that optimize energy efficiency and environmental performance, utilize diverse sources of energy, and increase economic competitiveness....
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3905, The New Partnership for Development Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3905.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3905 would provide for an additional trade preference program for least developed countries....
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3746, The College Access and Opportunity Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3746.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3746 would amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965....
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2155, The International Clean Energy Technologies Deployment and Global Energy Markets Investment Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2155.html</link>
<description> S. 2155 would amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to encourage the development of clean energy technologies for deployment in markets abroad, to assist the Department of Energy's promotion of research and development of clean and efficient energy systems, and to encourage the Department of Energy and other Federal agencies to work together to improve the advancement of sustainable energy use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions....
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3538, The National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3538.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3538 would establish a National Commission on the Infrastructure of the United States....
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3398, The National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3398.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3398 would establish a National Commission on the Infrastructure 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/200507129.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507129.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3417, The Commission on the Tax Treatment of Hedge Funds and Private Equity Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3417.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3417 would establish the Commission on the Tax Treatment of Hedge Funds and Private Equity....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507148.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507148.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3275, The U.S.-China Language Engagement Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3275.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3275 would support programs that offer instruction in Chinese language and culture....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200506920.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200506920.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2950, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2950.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2950 would reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200506387.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200506387.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2886, The Japan Currency Manipulation Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2886.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2886 would address the exchange-rate misalignment of the Japanese yen with respect to the United States dollar....
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2420, The International Climate Cooperation Re-engagement Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $7.34</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2420.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2420 would declare United States policy on international climate cooperation, it would authorize assistance to promote clean and efficient energy technologies in foreign countries, and it would establish the International Clean Energy Foundation....
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2483, The Energy for America Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2483.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2483 would provide for research, development, and demonstration on energy technologies to ensure the Nation's continued supply and efficient use of affordable, reliable, and clean energy....
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2398, The CREATE-21 Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2398.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2398 would reauthorize and provide additional funding for essential agricultural research, extension, education, and related programs, and it would establish the National Institutes for Food and Agriculture as an independent agency reporting to and coordinating with the Secretary of Agriculture....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200505494.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505494.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-69, The 21st Century Competitiveness Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-69.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2272 would invest in innovation through research and development, and it would improve the competitiveness 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/200505280.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200505280.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>S. 1294, The Homeland Security Education Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1294.html</link>
<description> S. 1294 would strengthen national security by encouraging and assisting in the expansion and improvement of educational programs in order to meet critical needs at the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels....
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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